Our community of supporters make success stories possible. One remarkable neighbor who exemplifies personal resilience and the transformative impact of our community is Brenda! As a teen in DuPage County, Brenda experienced a life-altering event: she suffered from two Traumatic…
DuPagePads is profoundly grateful to announce the return of the St. Mark’s Pumpkin Patch, a cherished community tradition that has been supporting DuPagePads for 20 years. Located on the front lawn of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, on Main Street near…
Help shape the future for a neighbor or family currently experiencing a housing crisis at DuPagePads in just a few simple steps. August is national Make-a-Will Month, and could be the right time to confirm your legacy of shaping the…
For children of all ages, returning to school often brings joy and excitement as they share with friends about their summer adventures and look forward to diving into new projects and exploring their favorite subjects. However, for children experiencing homelessness,…
The DuPagePads Education and Employment Services (EES) team works year-round to empower individuals and families experiencing homelessness with the essential tools and skills needed to advance their careers and enhance their stability. Our employment specialists wear many hats to help…
At DuPagePads, our mission to end homelessness is only possible thanks to collaboration from partner organizations who are committed to making a difference right here in DuPage County. These partnerships often provide much-needed resources and expertise for our clients that…
Patricia* was a pregnant, young mother with twins. On a cold February afternoon, she made the brave and difficult decision to leave a dangerous situation for the sake of her girls. Fleeing domestic violence without resources or options, they sought…
Dear Friends, As the weather turns and our days become brighter, I write to you with a message of hope! This winter, your friendship to DuPagePads saved lives and helped families and individuals with nowhere else to turn to have…
Living in a rental home in DuPage County with her partner, young daughter, and teenage son, Samantha never expected to only have 30 days to find somewhere to live. While navigating the diagnosis of a severe sleep disorder, Samantha’s life…
Read below, from the Director of the Transition and Vocational Program at Clare Woods Academy, about the power of community partnerships. We are incredibly grateful for all the support from our neighbors at CWA, and look forward to continuing to…
During the blistery winters in Chicagoland, caring for individuals and families experiencing homelessness can be a challenge, but our team truly goes above and beyond every day! We couldn’t be prouder of our dedicated staff who have shown incredible commitment…
Dear Friends: As the cold weather comes, and those of us with homes tend to cozy up with a book, I am reminded of the early years of parenting. My husband liked to read out loud to our sons before…