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Janelle Barcelona Named DuPage

PADS Director of Development

 

DuPage PADS is proud to announce that Janelle Barcelona has joined DuPage PADS as the Director of Development bringing years of development and major gift experience.

 

"The DuPage PADS Board of Directors and staff are excited to have Janelle, a team oriented and mission driven leader, to direct our development efforts," said Carol Simler, Executive Director.

 

Janelle brings more than 30 years of nonprofit experience, most recently consulting nonprofit clients on their marketing, management and philanthropic needs, including leading capital campaigns and serving as an interim leader.

"I am passionate about the mission to end homelessness in my County and I know there is a significant growing need for resources right here at home. I am fortunate that DuPage PADS was a client a couple years ago and I value that the staff and the board are people of high integrity who are dedicated to end homelessness in DuPage County," said Janelle.

 

To contact Janelle Barcelona please email her at jbarcelona@dupagepads.org or call her at (630)682-3846 Ext.222

Take A Step to End Homelessness at the 7th Annual DuPage PADS Run/Walk!

 

Join us on Saturday, September 10th at 8am for the DuPage PADS  Run/Walk! Our 5K CARA approved course appeals to serious runners, casual joggers and families alike.

 

Whether you're an individual runner, family, group of friends, company, club or congregation, you are invitied to be a part of this FUNdraiser!

 

Pre-registered participants receive an official PADS RUN T-shirt (runners receive a "Dri-Fit" shirt, walkers receive a cotton shirt) and goody bag. In addition, we'll have a free drawing for door prizes.

Take a step to end homelessness today! Register here.

Casey's Celebrates 20 Years in Naperville by Hosting a Donation Drive for DuPage PADS! 

 

Casey's Foods is celebrating 20 great years in Naperville with twenty days of special events, raffles, free stuff, discounts and a donation drive for DuPage PADS! 

Donations made at checkout during the week of September 19-25 will be donated to DuPage PADS with matching funds by Casey's!

'100 Ways of Giving' Celebrates 100 Years of EMC Insurance Companies and Gives Back to Local Community  

 

On behalf of Delores Ford of Stanford and Associates, Inc. and EMC Insurance Companies, DuPage PADS, Inc. received a $1,000 grant through the 100 Ways of Giving program. At the same time, DuPage PADS received a matching grant from Stanford and Associates, Inc.

 
 

The grant money will be used to help DuPage PADS continue the work they do for the homeless in their community. Specifically, DuPage PADS plans to purchase transportation passes so parents will be able to bring their children to doctors' offices and medical facilities. DuPage PADS is one of 100 non-profit organizations nominated by local insurance agents to receive a 100 Ways of Giving grant from the EMC Insurance Foundation.

 

The profile for DuPage PADS has been posted on their website for a 100-day voting period. You can cast your vote for DuPage PADS here. In just 60 days, the four nonprofit organizations with the highest combined scores from the public votes and EMC Insurance Foundation will each receive a $25,000 grant.

 

Each person is allowed one vote per day until the contest ends on October 8th so vote once everyday!

HELP US WIN A CAR!

 

We have been selected to participate in the LOVEbug3 Contest. Fox Valley Volkswagen is generously giving away 2 CARS! One to a non-profit and one to a deserving individual.

 

We need your help to win! Voting starts July 1st and takes place the first half of every month, July thru November. One vote per person per day is allowed, so make sure you vote everyday!

 

Show us some LOVE and VOTE for us!

SAVE THE DATE!

Soup's On

Sunday, October 16th

Tellabs Atrium, Naperville, Illinois

 

Don't miss this fabulous event that supports DuPage PADS, Loaves & Fishes and Hesed House.  Delicious food, great entertainment, fun for the entire family!  For tickets and information, visit www.soupsonrotary.com.


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We need influential community leaders, like you, to help us find innovative ways to motivate others to work with us to end homelessness in DuPage County. Follow us on twitter to learn about volunteer opportunities, upcoming events supporting DuPage PADS and to find out what you can do to be a part of the solution.