DuPagePads provides emergency shelter through our Interim Housing program for those facing homelessness. Our Interim Housing guests are provided with a safe bed, a shower, food, and connection to case management to help them on their journey back to a home of their own. Single individuals are paired with a roommate to maximize the number of people we are able to assist, and families stay together in one room.
Interim Housing is designed to be a short-term solution while our guests are resolving their homelessness.
If you are experiencing a housing crisis resulting in homelessness and a need for shelter, please contact our Intake department to assess your needs.
The case manager assists with developing a rehousing plan to help clients leave the emergency shelter to permanent housing; they also provide additional supports to help clients access employment, financial resources, healthcare, and more. While utilizing shelter, clients also have access to meals and other basic necessities including showers, toiletries, mail service, and more.
If you are a community member who has observed someone who you are concerned is unsheltered, please notify our Street Outreach team at 630-682-3846, option 1.
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Founded in 1985, DuPagePads is the largest provider of interim and permanent housing, coupled with support services in order to help individuals work toward a place to call home. DuPagePads’ vital support services enable the individuals we help to receive case management and life coaching, employment support such as GED courses and job coaching, as well as engagement with employers—effectively stopping the cycle of homelessness.
DuPagePads IS the solution to end homelessness — because when someone believes in you, everything can change.