5 Impactful Ways to Help the Homeless this Holiday Season – We are often asked this time of year by generous community members how they can get involved to brighten the holiday of someone in need, here are the top 5 suggestions.
Local Companies and Schools Brighten Thanksgiving for 300 DuPagePads Clients – This week, 122 holiday meal bags were created for families and individuals in DuPagePads Supportive Housing apartments as a result of a generous food drive organized by Villa Park Office Equipment. Holiday meal bags are being delivered this week, along with a $25 Jewel gift card for each household, donated by First Trust Portfolios.
From Loss to Joy, Mary’s Story – In a short amount of time Mary lost her husband and her home of more than 20 years. At the end of her rope, she came to DuPagePads who helped her with the most overwhelming transition of her life.
Recently Lamont shared his story at our Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast and moved the audience to a standing ovation. Read about his incredible journey here, in his own words.
New Advisory Council for the Career Employment Solutions Program – Recently a new advisory council met to discuss ways to improve employment opportunities and career solution programming for DuPagePads clients.
Dan Hampaton at Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast – Tickets are now on sale for DuPagePads’ most inspirational event, the 14th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast, this year featuring keynote speaker Dan Hampton, on Wednesday, November 2nd at Benedictine University in Lisle from 7:00am-8:30am.
Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast Featuring Dan Hampton, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer on Wednesday, November 2, 2016; 7:00am-8:30am at Benedictine University, Krasa Center.
DuPagePads receives Not-For-Profit of the Year from Chamber630.
New Programs at Client Service Center – This fall, DuPagePads Client Service Center is introducing new programs to support families and individuals who are homeless: financial fitness, women’s wellness, music therapy and more!
Anthony has a career – Before DuPagePads, Anthony had no where to go. Now he has a career and recently spoke at the DuPage County Board Meeting for the proclamation of “Workforce Development Week.”
Looking for more motivation to participate in DuPagePads Run 4 Home, 5K and 10K Run, 5K walk? Check out these 8 ways to win at DuPagePads Run 4 Home.
Why it’s All Worthwhile, Tom’s Story…20 years ago, Tom came to DuPagePads. Even though decades have passed, he still remembers how DuPagePads helped him at a time in his life when he had nowhere to go.