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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20th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Day

Thank you to our 2022 WUYSD Sponsors: Diamond BMO Harris Bank Spirit Amalgamated Bank Wintrust – Wheaton Bank & Trust Inspiration Byline Bank Marquette Companies Motivation Bantix Technologies CAGE Civil Engineering PowerForward DuPage – IBEW 701 Republic Bank

Drive for 195 – 2022

Continental AutoSports, Autobahn Country Club, and DuPagePads have teamed up for the twelfth annual 4-hour karting enduro for charity! Fifteen teams competed and raised money surpassing their goal of raising $195,000 for DuPagePads to assist families and individuals who are homeless.

17th Annual Taste of Hope

Thursday, March 2, 2023; 6:00pm – 9:00pm Drury Lane, Oak Brook Terrace You’ll have the luxury of sampling signature dishes from the area’s most elite restaurants in one evening. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in raffles, wine pull,...

Drive for 155 – 2024

Kart Circuit Autobahn 3795 Centerpoint Way, Joliet, IL

Join DuPagePads on July 13th for the fourteenth annual 4-hour karting enduro! Fifteen teams will compete in raising money for DuPagePads before race day, with the goal of raising $155,000 for DuPagePads to assist families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness.

Wake Up Your Spirit Day 2024

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

Please join us on Wednesday, October 30th, at Abbington Banquets for networking, a warm breakfast, inspirational messages, and DuPagePads updates from CEO April Redzic during the 22nd Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Day. 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.