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Duotone photograph shows a man sitting on a park bench and smiling.
"I have seen many awesome things that have inspired me and have saddened me, but the main thing that PADS has shown me is the resilience of the human spirit and how the clients can forge a new life."
The monthly legal clinic at St. John Lutheran Church provides shelter clients with much needed assistance.
"My name is Bill Clark and, like you, I am a friend of PADS. I invite you to join in strengthening the good work being done by PADS, by all of us who are helping “to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability.”
It's an exciting time at West Suburban PADS, and much of it is due to all the new faces in our building. If you haven't had a chance to meet them yet, please visit our "people" page to see who they are.
Girl Scout Troop 40934 visited our Emergency Shelter and set up a "street store," for clients to pick out clothing the troop collected.
The Proviso Township Mental Health Commission, one of our program partners, is coordinating a "House-to-Home" kit holiday drive for clients who are moving into housing.
The 14th annual Sing-Along Messiah will be held on Sunday, December 7th at First United Methodist Church of Oak Park. The event begins at 3:30 p.m., with all free-will donations benefiting West Suburban PADS.
Ending homelessness begins with knowing how many people need help. Volunteers are needed to assist with a point-in-time count on the night of Wednesday, January 28th.