Day center aids homeless as largest South Suburbs shelter expands
The PADS Daytime Center in Chicago Heights serves about 40 guests daily with a nursery, day room, and activities while nighttime sheltering continues. Programs include job placement help, resume writing, CPR classes, and a free Homeless Healthcare Network. The center closes at 4 pm, after which patrons flee to the public library. Efforts toward a permanent regional shelter rely on a $1 monthly water bill donation, with about 150 communities participating.
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Chicago Heights
Ann
Glowacki
Betty Czekala
Roe Jaworski
Czekala
Univer
Deborah Christian
PADS
Barbara Flynn
Bark Forest Pub
Janet
Turcany
Beth Royle
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Robin Diane Glowacki
St. John United Church of Christ
PADS volunteers and homeless aid spark mixed views in city
The Daytime Center hosts weekly AA meetings for guests and faces criticism from homeless clients. Officials cite a nationwide homeless figure of 600k to 700k with about a third chronically mentally ill and half alcohol or drug dependent. Tony, a skilled worker with a master’s degree, credits PADS with stabilizing his life while commenting on enforcement and volunteer bias.
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Mike Wasserberg
Oak Lawn
Markham
Blue Island
Orland Park
Dalton
Riverdale
Midlothian
Calumet City
Palos Oils
PADS
Alcoholics Anonymous
Jerry Levine
Temple Anshe Sholom
Levine
John Noel
St John United Church of Christ
Tony
PADS Receives United Way Support. Volunteers Drive Service
PADS operates 15 sites and received $750 from the United Way of Suburban Chicago this fiscal year. Volunteers are the program's heart, with helpers coming from the surrounding suburb. People can call 754 HELP for donations or volunteering, and the Daytime Center is reachable at 754-PADS.
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United Way
Chicago
Wasserberg
PADS
Tennis marathon seeks pledgers for charity event
The fourth annual Hit for the Homeless tennis marathon to benefit PADS and the South Suburban Humane Society begins Feb 3 at Homewood Flossmoor Racquet and Fitness Club. The 14 hour event features 40 players, 10 courts, hourly pledges, sponsors, and an 8 am Feb 4 awards breakfast with a silent auction.
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PADS
South Suburban Humane Society
Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet
W. 183Rd St
Homewood
Pro-Tel Marketing and Fitness Club
Wilson Sporting Good
Bensenville
Janice Katz
Pro Tel Marketing
Sylvia Gothard
Flossmoor Racquet and Fitness Club
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