Dedicated DuPagePads Volunteer Tony Makes Unexpected Friendships – Tony Melton has a long history of making a difference in the community. Throughout his dedicated years of service, he has created unexpected friendships by bonding with DuPagePads volunteers and clients over football.
Recently, Carol Simler, DuPagePads President and CEO, was inducted into the Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society at Benedictine University. Induction into this society is an honor bestowed upon people who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and achievement in furthering the cause of public health.
Continental Motors of Naperville and DuPagePads present the 8th annual Drive for 95. Fifteen teams will compete with the goal of raising $95,000 for DuPagePads mission to end homelessness. This year’s race will take place on Sunday, June 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL.
Read about Jessica’s family’s journey with DuPagePads from surviving to thriving and how a chance volunteer encounter changed her son’s life.
What to Do If You See Someone Homeless…Often people ask us what they should do if they see someone unsheltered or homeless on the street. Our answer – call our Street Outreach phone number. Check out our latest video explaining the Street Outreach Program.
Three Mother’s Day Gifts that Help End Homelessness! Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th! Looking for a special way to honor your mother or an important woman in your life? Consider these three Mother’s Day gift ideas that will make her smile while helping families and individuals who are homeless in DuPage County.
Janelle Barcelona, DuPagePads Vice President of Development, was recently recognized as Woman of the Month by Women In Business. A networking group of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, Women of the Month are nominated by peers and then selected by a committee.