The recession has taken its toll on the nation’s economy with 12.7 million people unemployed, according to recent statistics. Losing a job can have a domino effect, sometimes even resulting in homelessness.
CEO Justin Norman needed to hire workers at his Addison-based manufacturing firm, JD Norman Industries. Instead of turning to a temp agency or a headhunter, he turned to Carol Simler, executive director of DuPage PADS. Since last fall, he’s hired four formerly homeless people and is considering a fifth person.
The first joint fundraising effort by Chicago Indoor Racing and DuPage PADS was titled “The Drive for 25” because organizers hoped it would raise $25,000 for the fight against homelessness.
Tickets are now available for the sixth annual Taste of Hope that will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 5:30pm-9:30pm at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn, IL.
Today, just as it has for 25 years, DuPage PADS continues to provide hope for men, women and children who are homeless. Moving beyond providing shelter and meals, DuPage PADS has evolved to provide an array of services which seek to stop the cycle of homelessness in DuPage County.
WHEATON, ILLINOIS – People do amazing things every day to support DuPage and their mission to end homelessness in DuPage County. But once in a while someone will take an extra step—or in this case, many extra steps to help the homeless.
DuPage PADS is proud to announce that Janelle Barcelona has joined DuPage PADS as the Director of Development bringing years of development and major gift experience.
DuPage PADS, committed to end homelessness in DuPage County by restoring lives, is proud to announce its new board officers.
As part of their 25th anniversary celebration, DuPage PADS is having their 7th Annual Run/Walk on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 8 a.m., beginning at 703 W. Liberty in Wheaton. This 5K CARA approved course appeals to serious runners, casual joggers and families alike.
Yes, PADS, or Public Action to Deliver Shelter, is the group that coordinates the overnight housing for homeless people that rotates among 31 churches in DuPage County.
A little more than 20 years ago, there were no overnight homeless facilities in DuPage County. Now, as executive director of DuPage Public Action to Deliver Shelter, Simler is leading the Wheaton-based nonprofit’s effort to provide shelter and support to help homeless people find permanent solutions.
Most people think of bicycles as toys or exercise tools, but Glenbard West High School senior James Volin sees them as a means of opportunity and hope for those in need.