DuPage Pads

On #HighFiveFriday, we are so excited to share about one of our Supportive Housing clients, Anne, and her recent success! Anne started a new job as a fast-food manager, and with four children she was worried about childcare so she could work full-time. With the help of her case manager, Anne found a daycare for all her children so she could focus on her new job. Anne was also able to save and afford a car for her family and thanks to generous DuPagePads donors, was able to purchase four convertible car seats to transport her children safely. Join us in celebrating all the progress Anne is making in creating a safe and stable environment for her children to grow and thrive in! 

Our community is filled with so many kind-hearted people who are looking to make a difference. DuPagePads is grateful to be recipients of this kindness from the team at Big Lots in Oakbrook Terrace! Join us on #ThankfulThursday in thanking them and showing gratitude for the reoccurring shelf stable food donations they bring to the Interim Housing Center. The IHC feeds 300 people each day and food donations like these ensure every guest can be properly fueled to work towards ending their experience with homelessness. 

Thank you to everyone who supports DuPagePads on #WishlistWednesday through donation of items or by sharing our posts! This week our highest needs include juice and laundry pods. Feel free to browse our Amazon Wishlist for contact-free delivery to our door. Your support is deeply appreciated! https://lnkd.in/gNRufj9S

We are so grateful to be part of such a philanthropic community and are honored to be included in another year of Giving DuPage Days! Join the local movement of generosity May 1-3 to help your neighbors who are experiencing homelessness https://lnkd.in/d9AJSbk

Have you been thinking about trying your hand at the fastest growing sport in the nation, Pickleball? Join us on Saturday, May 18th at Sure Shot Pickleball in Naperville for the 2nd Annual Team Taruc Pickleball Classic benefitting DuPagePads! With tournament spots for intermediate and advanced players and a FREE pickleball clinic for beginners, there will be fun for all levels of play. Secure your spot today! https://fb.me/e/7mf52R7HC

Happy Passover to all who are observing this week! Wishing you a joyous and peaceful holiday from your friends at DuPagePads.  

As we close out National Volunteer Week, please join some of our staff in sharing thanks for all our incredibly dedicated volunteers! We are lucky to have such an inspiring network of community donors and volunteers working alongside us towards ending homelessness. https://lnkd.in/gBaKGTzb

Last week we gathered at Abbington Banquets to say thank you and had a wonderful time celebrating our volunteers, some of whom have volunteered with DuPagePads for over 30 years! Volunteers are at the heart of DuPagePads, and the compassion and dedication each volunteer brings to our mission to end homelessness fills all our hearts with joy and gratitude. Please help us celebrate and say thank you on this #ThankfulThursday, and if you are or have been a recurring volunteer, please share in the comments how many years you have volunteered with DuPagePads so we can celebrate you too!  

We extend our gratitude to our amazing community for consistently demonstrating kindness and supporting our cause. This week, the Interim Housing Center is specifically in need of men’s underwear, undershirts, and microwaveable food. If you can contribute on this #WishlistWednesday, kindly explore our Amazon Wishlist for the essential items: https://lnkd.in/gNRufj9S

DuPagePads is so fortunate to welcome volunteer groups from all over the community whose kind hearts are looking to make a difference. From large corporations to community schools, faith partners, and local businesses, we are so deeply appreciative and thankful for the incredible groups who dedicate their time to strengthening our mission at DuPagePads. Happy National Volunteer Week!