In recognition of National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, 2012, DuPage PADS requested volunteers to submit nominations for the Inaugural Volunteer of the Year Award for their fellow volunteers in two categories: Adult and Youth (age 13 to 18).
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 c
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.
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.
2014 Received Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator
2013 Recertification of Standards for Excellence Seal of Excellence
Receives 2013 Award from Spirit of Volunteerism Fund of The DuPage Community Foundation to create and implement new online volunteer training.
2013 winner of $10,000 worth of in-kind items from Ikea as a result of an online voting contest for items in DuPage Pads’ Permanent Supportive Housing apartments.
Glancer Magazine’s 2012 Reader’s Choice Award Winner for Favorite Charity, Wheaton-Glen Ellyn
2012 Edwin Deicke Large Not-for-Profit of the Year Gamon Award from the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
2011 Community Builder Award from Elmhurst Masonic Lodge #941
2011 Naperville Junior Woman’s Club Community Improvement Partner
2010 Annual Award for Business Excellence/Notable Nonprofit
2010 Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit of the Year
2009 Standards for Excellence Institute’s Seal of Excellence
2008 Robert Christ Affordable Housing Award by the DuPage Homeownership Center
2006 Annual Fund Achievement Awards Honorable Mention
2005 Agency Partner of the Year by United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
2005 Annual Award for Business Excellence/Notable Not-For-Profit by the Business Ledger
2002 Not-for-Profit Organization of the Year by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce