DuPagePads Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
DuPagePads is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness in DuPage County, Illinois, by pairing stable housing with support services and employment pathways. It operates the county's largest and only non-restrictive shelter, providing shelter every night of the year while connecting clients to food and comprehensive services that support long-term stability. Over its 30-year history, the organization has served more than 28,000 people, delivered nearly 700,000 nights of shelter, and provided more than 2,000,000 meals. Its clients are individuals experiencing homelessness in DuPage County, and the organization aims to address both immediate needs and underlying barriers to housing. In addition to shelter, DuPagePads offers broad support services and a Career Employment Solutions program to help clients move toward permanent housing. Based in Wheaton, Illinois, the nonprofit operates as a mid-sized organization with a history of engagement in regional community initiatives; for example, in 2025 it was named a Top 100 finalist at the Chicago Innovation Awards.