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Looking for the perfect pumpkin this year? Consider purchasing from one of these local patches and supporting DuPagePads! Thank you to St. Mark’s, St. Andrew’s Episcopal, and Church of the Holy Nativity for selling Pumpkins 4 Pads and helping us in our mission to end homelessness!

On #HighFiveFriday, join us in celebrating one client whose story teaches us to never give up! Despite being removed from our program previously, Jose did not let that define him or his potential for growth. Jose is now back in our Supportive Housing program and his case manager reports he has been doing great, determined to focus on his health and well-being, including attending therapy twice a month. He is searching for a part-time job and working towards being able to afford a car on his own. Jose reminds us that everyone is deserving of support as they navigate their path to a better future! 

This #ThankfulThursday we are showing gratitude to our friends at TruStage who dedicated the last day of their business conference to learning about our mission and making a meaningful impact in our community. Their generous donation and assembly of snacks, waters, and treats has provided much-needed nourishment and joy to the guests staying at the IHC. Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and support! 

This #WishlistWednesday, can you help the individuals and families staying at the IHC tonight with one or more of our most-needed items? Purchasing from our Amazon Wishlist allows for delivery straight to our door. Thank you for helping us to end homelessness in DuPage County! https://lnkd.in/gNRufj9S

Our organization is centered on ending homelessness, and this Indigenous Peoples’ Day we are mindful of the unique challenges that Indigenous communities face, including homelessness. Indigenous people in America experience homelessness at disproportionately higher rates compared to other groups, a consequence of historical and systemic injustices. For many Indigenous individuals, homelessness is not just a lack of physical shelter but a disconnection from their cultural and community ties. Supporting Indigenous-led initiatives and housing programs across the nation represents a meaningful step towards addressing these challenges. Today, we elevate the powerful work being accomplished at Chief Seattle Club to ensure a world without homelessness. https://lnkd.in/ggRbz7-v

Today’s #HighFiveFriday is dedicated to our friend, the amazing DuPage County staff member, Lisa Snipes. Help us commend her for her incredible tenacity as the lead of the DuPage County Continuum of Care, fighting for more funding for survivors of domestic violence in our community. For the past 7 months, Lisa has been fighting tirelessly to get national funds back into our county. Thanks to Lisa, and her persistence, 7 more households will have a safe apartment of their own after living in fear and violence. Her efforts will save lives. We are truly grateful to her and hope you will join us in a round of applause for her efforts!  

We are incredibly grateful to the many organizations in our community who dedicate time out of their busy schedules to volunteer at the IHC. Please help us send a thank you to Wintrust Financial in Rosemont this #ThankfulThursday for spending some time stocking resource rooms shelves, organizing clothing donations, and for buying and serving hot pizza to our clients for lunch! This act of kindness and generosity not only helps to feed our neighbors in need but also uplifts their spirits. 

On #WorldHomelessDay, we are reminded how the health of our community is reliant on the wellbeing of all its neighbors. Homelessness is fundamentally a health equity issue that should be taken as seriously as any life-threatening illness. Stephen Brown is the Program Director for Better Health Through Housing (BHH), a collaborative collecting data and raising awareness in Chicago for the need to recognize homelessness as a dangerous social condition and to scale the nationally validated Housing First model. Hear more from Stephen Brown, addressing the important base connection between health and housing, at the 22nd Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Day Breakfast. Early bird ticket pricing ends this Sunday 10/13, click here to secure your seat today. https://lnkd.in/geBandje

On another #WishlistWednesday, we kindly ask for donations of Ziploc bags, which are essential for packaging and distributing individual servings of food and personal care items to our clients. Additionally, hearty, non-perishable foods such as canned soup and chili are always welcome at the IHC. Please also feel free to browse our Amazon Wishlist, and thank you for your support! https://lnkd.in/gNRufj9S