To raise funds and awareness, DuPagePads hosts five signature events throughout the year and numerous outside fundraisers.

Proceeds from these “fun”draising events will support individuals and families who are homeless in DuPage County. Together with your support, we can end homelessness in DuPage County.

For information about DuPagePads’ events or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Carrie Flick (cflick@dupagepads.org)
Special Events Manager
601 West Liberty
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630.682.3846 ext. 2290
Fax: 630.682.3874

March 2026
March 5, 2026 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Taste of Hope 2026

Drury Lane 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States

Join DuPagePads for the 20th annual Taste of Hope on March 5, 2026, sampling signature dishes from area restaurants. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in raffles, wine pull, and mobile bidding on silent auction items.
May 2026
May 9, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Charity Challenge: The Great Descent 2026

Hotel Arista 2139 City Gate Ln, Naperville, IL

This thrilling fundraiser, hosted in partnership with Over The Edge, invites 50 supporters to rappel 12 stories down from the roof of Hotel Arista on Saturday, May 9th.

Events

To raise funds and awareness, DuPagePads hosts five signature events throughout the year and numerous outside fundraisers.

March 2026

May 2026