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

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Rock & Bowl 2025

Fox Bowl 1101 Butterfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Assemble your team of five bowlers and work together to raise a minimum of $500 in team fundraising for DuPagePads. All team members receive a t-shirt, pizza, ice cream, and a chance to win great raffle prizes!

Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast 2025

Abbington Banquets 3S002 Illinois 53, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Please join us on Wednesday, November 5th, at Abbington Banquets for networking, a warm breakfast, inspirational messages, and DuPagePads updates from CEO April Redzic during the 23rd Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast. Guests will hear from a keynote speaker as well as a client whose life has been transformed by services made possible through donors' generous support.

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.

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.