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

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.

Taste of Hope 2025

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

19th Annual Taste of Hope Thursday, March 6, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm Drury Lane 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace Save the Date! Registration will open in January. Join DuPagePads for the 19th Annual Taste of Hope at Drury Lane. You'll...

Charity Challenge: The Great Descent

Hotel Arista 2139 City Gate Ln, Naperville, IL

A first for DuPagePads, this thrilling fundraiser, hosted in partnership with Over The Edge, invites 100 supporters to rappel 12 stories down from the roof of Hotel Arista on Saturday, April 12th.