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.
On November 7th, 400 attendees gathered at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn for DuPagePads’ annual inspirational breakfast. This 16th annual event raised over $110,000 for programs and services to help people move from a pad on the floor, to a key in the door!
DuPagePads was one of 36 not-for-profit organizations to receive a grant at the DuPage Foundation’s Spring Grant Awards Breakfast. The grant received will help underwrite DuPagePads Family Outreach program.
Continental Motors of Naperville and DuPagePads present the 8th annual Drive for 95. Fifteen teams will compete with the goal of raising $95,000 for DuPagePads mission to end homelessness. This year’s race will take place on Sunday, June 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL.
Laughing, Listening and Letting Go – DuPagePads New Improv Class. Starting this year, DuPagePads began providing improv classes at our Client Service Center for those who are homeless. Led by volunteer Jenn Fondel, who studied for a year at Second City, these improv activities provide more than laughter.
DuPagePads Strikes Back is a great team-building activity for a company, perfect for spending time with family and a fun way to socialize with friends. The day of the event, bowlers receive a t-shirt, pizza, soda and ice cream. Additionally, there are many great raffle prizes and silent auction items up for winning.
DuPage County Board members voted to designate December 21st as National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day. This year, we will remember 10 members of our community who died while experiencing homelessness and the six people who died victims of domestic violence.
5 Impactful Ways To Help the Homeless this Season. Learn how you can brighten the holiday of someone in need through assisting DuPagePads.
Recently, DuPagePads received funding for 12 new Supportive Housing apartment units, transforming the lives of 12 chronically homeless individuals.
Wake Up your Spirit Breakfast with Eric Soderholm – DuPagePads – Join DuPagePads and keynote speaker Eric Soderholm, on Wed, Nov 8, 7:00am-8:30am, for our Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast at Benedictine University in Lisle. Start your morning with an uplifting message of hope! Tickets are now on sale!
Is DuPagePads Run 4 Home for You? This year’s DuPagePads Run 4 Home 5K & 10K run, 5K walk on Saturday, September 16th, 2017, 8:00am in Wheaton has something for many groups of people. See if you should join in on the fun and sign up today!
DuPage Foundation Generously Funds DuPagePads Family Outreach – DuPagePads was one of 37 non-profits to receive a grant at the Spring Awards Breakfast in Glen Ellyn.