Your power to help someone end their homelessness will be doubled on December 2nd, 2025!

For 40 years, DuPagePads has been a beacon of hope for neighbors experiencing homelessness. Today, that commitment is stronger than ever. DuPagePads operates a 115-unit Interim Housing Center (IHC) in a repurposed hotel—providing immediate access to safe shelter, nutritious meals and comprehensive support services that help families and individuals end their homelessness for good. The results have been transformative. The health improvements, enhanced safety and increased stability experienced by our guests make the IHC the most impactful investment in our mission’s history.

Your support helps keep more families and individuals safely housed tonight—and builds a brighter future for years to come.

Your gift has the power to help end homelessness and transform the lives of clients in housing and at DuPagePads’ Interim Housing Center! A gift at any level is meaningful, and this year all gifts during #GivingTuesday on December 2nd will be matched 1:1 up to $40,000! Read below for examples of how your donation makes a powerful difference for a person or family in need this #GivingTuesday!

A $5,000 gift could provide one family sheltering at the Interim Housing Center with the security deposit and move-in assistance required to transition successfully from the IHC to an apartment of their own they can finally call HOME!

A $2,244.88 gift could provide two (2) weeks of milk, juice, and fresh fruit essentials for 100 children staying at the Interim Housing Center family sheltering at the Interim Housing Center so they can start their day with fuller bellies and better nutrition.

A $1,500 gift could provide three (3) months of Emergency Shelter at the Interim Housing Center for a family or individual in crisis.

A $1,000 gift could provide five (5) infants and toddlers living at the Interim Housing Center with a one-month supply of diapers, wipes, formula, and childcare essentials.

A $250 gift could provide a family of four (4) sheltering in the Interim Housing Center with two (2) weeks of non-perishable, microwave-safe food items and essentials.

A $100 gift could provide two (2) 30-day bus passes for clients sheltering at the Interim Housing Center to reach appointments and employment safely.

A $40 gift could provide one (1) month supply of laundry essentials for families and individuals sheltering at the Interim Housing Center to have fresh and clean clothing.