DuPage P.A.D.S., Inc. provides safe and hospitable shelter, support services, and advocacy to homeless or at risk individuals and families of DuPage County, Illinois.

A film by Ronit Bezalel & Antonio Ferrera New! See photos from the neighborhood New! Fundraising resources for filmmakers In 1995, demolition began at Cabrini Green, one of Chicago's most notorious housing developments. Infamous for poverty, gangs, drugs, and violence - Cabrini Green is also home to a strong community of African-American residents - many of whom are fighting to stay. Filmed ...

Christmas in April is a national movement dedicated to preventing homelessness and rebuilding local communities through the spirit of volunteerism. Homes are rehabilitated in communities of North Suburban Chicago for low-income homeowners, elderly, and the disabled.

Home Assistance Volunteer Effort (HAVE) helps limited income residents with minor repairs to their homes ...

In Chicago, thousands of seniors over the age of 65 live alone. The problems they encounter include isolation, loneliness and the inability to take care of everyday needs such as shopping, meal preparation, household repairs and transportation. For those of low-income, these problems are complicated by the scarcity of affordable, suitable housing. This situation may result in seniors living in ...