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Islamic Foundation School “Serve their Community” and Early Morning Breakfast for DuPagePads Clients

March 13, 2019 BlogBoard Portal

Islamic Foundation School “Serve their Community” and Early Morning Breakfast for DuPagePads Clients Volunteer Spotlight on Students from Islamic Foundation School Students from the Islamic Foundation School in Villa Park assist at First Church of Lombard, an Interim (Overnight) Housing…

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Two Years into Housing … Leslie and Charlie’s Story Keeps Getting Better

February 26, 2019 BlogBoard Portal

Two Years into Housing … Leslie and Charlie’s Story Keeps Getting Better At the Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast in November 2017,  Leslie shared how  DuPagePads Changed Two Lives by helping her family move from a pad on the floor, to a…

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DuPagePads Housing Solutions: Housing Now

February 15, 2019 BlogBoard Portal

DuPagePads Housing Solutions: Housing Now The DuPagePads Housing Now program assists clients who have secured income but face significant debt and cannot save money for a place to live. Compounding this issue, many landlords require a security deposit and first month’s…

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DuPagePads Survives Deep Freeze

February 1, 2019 BlogBoard Portal

During the deep freeze, DuPagePads remained open 24 hours! The frigid weather did not stop the largest provider of homeless services in DuPage County!

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DuPagePads Remains Open 24 Hours in Deep Freeze

January 30, 2019 Board PortalHomelessness in the NewsPress Releases and Media

    Full Press Release Here For Immediate Release January 30, 2019 Contact: Carol Simler President & CEO 630.517.0649 csimler@dupagepads.org DuPagePads remains open 24 hours in deep freeze! WHEATON, IL – This week and especially today, DuPagePads remains open 24…

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13th annual delicious event to support dupagepads

Taste of Hope 2019

January 14, 2019 Past Events

Taste of Hope 2019 – Thursday, March 7, 2019; 6:00pm – 9:00pm Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace Guests will have the luxury of sampling signature dishes from 25 of the area’s leading upscale restaurants.

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DuPagePads Responds to Frigid Temperatures

January 14, 2019 BlogBoard Portal

When temperatures dip into the single digits, our top priority is the safety of the people we serve who are homeless.

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Keeping Feet Warm- Sock Drive

December 17, 2018 Blog

Prairie Path Foot & Ankle Clinic will be hosting their annual Sock Drive throughout the month of November to benefit DuPagePads.

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National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

December 14, 2018 BlogBoard PortalHomelessness in the NewsPress Releases and Media

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.

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“We Just Needed a Boost…” -Demetrius’s Story

November 26, 2018 BlogBoard Portal

“We Just Needed a Boost…” -Demetrius’s Story. Recently Demetrius shared his family’s story at our Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast and moved the audience to a standing ovation. Read about their journey here, in his own words.

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Health and Homelessness

November 19, 2018 BlogBoard Portal

DuPagePads clients often have health conditions that are intensified by homelessness. Not having stable housing, being food insecure and experiencing harsh weather conditions all negatively impact people’s health and contribute to healthcare gaps.

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DuPagePads 16th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast

November 15, 2018 BlogBoard PortalPress Releases and Media

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!

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