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PY 2020 CAPER Virtual Public Hearing Notice

May 28, 2021 Press Releases and Media

A virtual public hearing for the 2020 Draft CAPER  will be held on June 9, 201 at 5:00 p.m. This is open to the public and everyone is virtually invited to attend.  Additional information on the CAPER and meeting information…

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Virtual Public Meeting Feb. 18th for Community Development Block Grant -Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funding

February 5, 2021 Press Releases and Media

Public Notice: Notice is hereby given that a virtual public hearing will be held at 10 a.m. on February 18 on Ring Central. Join the meeting at: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1489660073 Join By Computer Instructions Join By Phone Instructions Due to COVID safety…

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Moving Home

August 6, 2020 Press Releases and Media

The Journey to Stable Housing   In her mid 20s, Mia* was in and out of homelessness. Starting in 2017 Mia moved between shelters and group homes for nearly two years, occasionally sleeping on a pad at DuPagePads’ Interim (Overnight)…

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DuPagePads announces April Redzic as the next President and CEO

July 28, 2020 BlogPress Releases and Media

The DuPagePads’ Board of Directors is pleased to introduce April Redzic as the next President and CEO of DuPagePads. Dedicated to ending homelessness in DuPage County for 35 years, DuPagePads will welcome Redzic on July 27th following the retirement of…

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Carol Simler to Retire as President & CEO of DuPagePads after 23 Years of Leadership

January 15, 2020 BlogBoard PortalPress Releases and Media

Carol Simler to Retire as President & CEO of DuPagePads after 23 Years of Leadership DuPagePads announced today that Carol Simler, the organization’s President & CEO for 23 years, has decided to retire effective June 30, 2020. Simler first assumed…

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2019 National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

December 19, 2019 BlogPress Releases and Media

National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day View Press Release Here December 21st marks the winter solstice, which is the longest night of the year. On this day, DuPage community members will take time to remember the 5 members of our community…

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8th Annual Villa Park Office Equipment Thanksgiving Food Drive

December 12, 2019 BlogPress Releases and Media

Thank You Villa Park Office Equipment! Last month, Villa Park Office Equipment’s 8th Annual Food Drive brought the joy of Thanksgiving to our clients. Holiday meal bags were delivered to our tenants, along with gift cards for each household to…

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DuPagePads 15th Annual Run 4 Home

August 21, 2019 Board PortalPress Releases and Media

DuPagePads 15th Annual Run 4 Home Ending Homelessness One Step at a Time For Immediate Release July 29, 2019 Contact: Carol Simler President & CEO 630.682.3846 Ext. 2310 csimler@dupagepads.org Chad Pedigo Vice President, Development 630.682.3846 Ext. 2220 cpedigo@dupagepads.org Printable Press…

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Drive for 105 - 9th Annual Race to End Homelessness

Drive for 105 – 9th Annual Race to End Homelessness

June 4, 2019 Press Releases and Media

Drive for 105 9th Annual Race to End Homelessness For Immediate Release May 31, 2019 Contact: Joel Weinberger Continental Motors Dealer Principal 630.388.5400 jkw@continentalmotors.com   Carol Simler President & CEO 630.682.3846 Ext. 2310 csimler@dupagepads.org Printable Press Release Wheaton, IL (May…

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DuPagePads Strikes Back – 17th Annual Bowl

March 13, 2019 Board PortalPress Releases and Media

DuPagePads Strikes Back is a great team-building activity for your company, perfect for spending time with your family and a fun day to get social and do some good with friends. Every team has a goal of $500 funds raised to support DuPagePads’ programs and services.

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DuPagePads Remains Open 24 Hours in Deep Freeze

January 30, 2019 Board PortalHomelessness in the NewsPress Releases and Media

    Full Press Release Here For Immediate Release January 30, 2019 Contact: Carol Simler President & CEO 630.517.0649 csimler@dupagepads.org DuPagePads remains open 24 hours in deep freeze! WHEATON, IL – This week and especially today, DuPagePads remains open 24…

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National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

December 14, 2018 BlogBoard PortalHomelessness in the NewsPress Releases and Media

December 21st marks the winter solstice and the longest night of the year. On this day, DuPage community members will take time to remember the 6 members of our community who died while experiencing homelessness. This week, DuPage County Board members voted to designate December 21st as National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day.

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