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Giving Tuesday – December 3rd, 2019

November 8, 2019 Blog

This Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, we ask you to consider helping us reach our goal of $25,000 providing Medical Respite and Case Management services for the next year!

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The 36th Annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Needs You!

November 1, 2019 Blog

Volunteer at Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot in Elmhurst. What are your plans for Thanksgiving? Kick of your day with a morning walk or run at the 35th annual Dan Gibbon’s Turkey Trot in Elmhurst. Proceeds from this race will benefit area charities that feed the hungry, including DuPagePads and our mission to end homelessness.

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17th annual wake up your spirit breakfast

Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast 2019

October 11, 2019 Past Events

Enjoy an uplifting morning featuring keynote speaker Chris Norton, professional speaker and author. Attendees will also hear from a client whose life has been transformed by DuPagePads.

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Run4Home - Ending homelessness one step at a time

Run 4 Home 2019

September 21, 2019 Past Events

Saturday, September 21st, 2019 – 8:00am, Wheaton. Ending homelessness one step at a time! Bring your family, friends and coworkers to DuPagePads 15th Annual Run 4 Home. The course will take runners and walkers through scenic streets of Wheaton and back to DuPagePads for a celebration!

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Volunteer Mike DeMeritt Lifts 100 Tons for DuPagePads

Volunteer Mike DeMeritt Lifts 100 Tons for DuPagePads

September 12, 2019 Blog

Lifting for a Purpose! DuPagePads volunteer and homeless advocate, Mike DeMeritt is back after a two-year hiatus from his fundraiser, Mike Lifts 100 Tons! Mike is no stranger to creative and physically challenging fundraisers. From 2010-2013 Mike’s fundraiser was Mike…

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Walk, Run or Sprint - DuPagePads Run 4 Home has Something for You!

Walk, Run or Sprint – DuPagePads Run 4 Home has Something for You!

August 21, 2019 Blog

Walk, Run or Sprint – DuPagePads Run 4 Home has Something for You! 15th Annual Run 4 Home – 10K & 5K Run, 5K & 1K Walk Saturday, September 21st – 8:00am 703 West Liberty, Wheaton DuPagePads Run 4 Home…

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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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Under Construction! DuPagePads Builds Client Service Center Expansion

Under Construction! DuPagePads Builds Client Service Center Expansion

August 13, 2019 BlogBoard Portal

DuPagePads is Growing to Better Support Our Clients The Client Service Center is the only daytime facility available for people who are homeless in DuPage County. Here, families and individuals can work with their Case Manager on goal setting, planning…

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DuPagePads Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors

DuPagePads Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors

July 8, 2019 BlogBoard Portal

DuPagePads Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors. Recently, DuPagePads welcomed five new members to the agency’s Board of Directors. Read about why they wanted to be part of our solution to end homelessness.

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DuPagePads Partners in Award-Winning Health Research

DuPagePads Partners in Award-Winning Health Research

June 10, 2019 Blog

DuPagePads Partners in Award-Winning Health Research This year, DuPagePads, the DuPage County Health Department, Advocate Healthcare and Benedictine University partnered to research the health disparities of those experiencing homelessness. The research clarified the healthcare barriers and needs of those we…

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3 Ways You Can Help End Homelessness this Father’s Day

June 10, 2019 Blog

3 Ways You Can Help End Homelessness this Father’s Day Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16th. Find a Father’s Day gift that dad can enjoy and help others.  This year make him smile while also making a difference in the…

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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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