Open Door Housing to reach capacity ahead of schedule
We transitioned so many people into our Open Door Housing program in the 10 months since we launched it, we anticipate reaching capacity (83 people in 65 apartments) by the end of next year - a full six months ahead of plan.
Spotlight on local author Janet Nolan & the Magic Tree Bookstore
Local author Janet Nolan & the Magic Tree Bookstore have generously agreed to team up for an event to benefit West Suburban PADS.
"Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County appoints West Suburban PADS director as Board Chair" in the Chicago Tribune
The Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County today announced the appointment of Lynda Schueler, Executive Director of West Suburban PADS, to a one-year term as chair of its board of directors.
"Open Door Helps Homeless Transition to Permanent Housing" in the Wednesday Journal
For the past 22 years, West Suburban PADS has been giving people living on the street a warm, safe place to sleep at night and a hot meal, but that's only a small part of what PADS is doing in 2014.
"PADS: more than a bandaid" in the Forest Park Review
The emergency shelter program is still central to what PADS is about, but it may surprise readers to learn that only 10 percent of PADS' budget goes to supporting the overnight program. Most of the budget is dedicated to getting homeless people out of the shelter and into their own homes.
"A Caring Community Solves Homelessness with West Suburban PADS" in the Chicago Tribune
Supporters from all over west Cook County join in the celebration at West Suburban PADS' annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.
"West Suburban PADS Appoints Six New Board Members" in the Chicago Tribune
West Suburban PADS today announced the appointment of six new members to its Board of Directors and the retirement of six members.
"PADS in Forest Park Provides Shelter During Bitter Cold" in the Wednesday Journal
Seven o'clock can't come soon enough when you've been standing outside in the dark, with a 0-degree wind chill -- especially when you have no home.