6th Annual Volunteer Thank You Party

Calling all volunteers: Come join us and be celebrated! Enjoy food and entertainment by the Fox River Trio. The event is brought to you by the guests of PADS of Elgin, and is free for volunteers to attend. Sunday, April 28th 12:00-3:00pm at the shelter (1730 Berkley St.) Thank you for all that you do!

Donate Online

You can now donate to the PADS organization conveniently and sercurely online. Your donation helps provide safe shelter, meals and case management to over 450 men, women and families a year. We sincerely thank everyone for their support! Please visit our Donations page to make a contribution.

Stars Dance for PADS of Elgin 2013!

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2013 Winter Harvest for the Homeless. If you weren't able to be a part of this great night, be sure to check out the dance competition in its entirety on youtube!

Volunteer Training Schedule

PADS volunteer training session will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 8:00pm at the PADS shelter.  In order to volunteer in the shelter everyone must fill out a volunteer application, and attend one Training in the shelter.  To schedule to attend a training please contact Kathy Oswalt at koswalt@padsofelgin.org or in the PADS office at 847-608-9744.