DuPage Pads

Interim housing - individuals and families who are homeless in Dupage county can obtain meals, shelter and support. Dupage Pads' case managers work to engage individuals to move from crisis to self-sufficiency, by providing parenting, self-esteem and other groups/workshops and opportunities for education and employment services. The interim housing center provides shelter 24 hours per day, 365 days a year with support from congregational and community volunteers. In fy2023, 702 individuals received services. Nonnprofessional volunteer hours in the amount of $131,800 (7753 hours @ $17/hour) were not included in the total expenses.

Client service center - individuals and families obtain services to address the root causes of homelessness, including basic needs assistance; on-site parenting, self-esteem and other groups/workshops; linkages to medical, substance abuse and mental health services; access to laundry and shower facilities; and daily lunches. Dupage Pads also asists individuals to obtain and retain employment, and assists clients to become job-qualified include computer classes, resume writing, job search and interviewing skills. Pads works with employers to match individuals with living-wage jobs. Nonnprofessional volunteer hours in the amount of $7,053 (415 hours @ $17/hour) were not included in the total expenses.

Permanent supportive housing - Dupage Pads provides affordable apartments and support services to individuals and families who have been homeless for one year or more and have a documented disability. Case managers assist the residents to become productive members of their communities, including providing opportunities for education and employment services. Pads is the largest provider of permanent supportive housing in Dupage county, with 127 apartments.