PADS of Elgin, Inc.

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To respectfully and compassionately empower persons and families who are in need of housing to become self-sustaining by providing shelter, needed services and professional guidance.

We’re still collecting old gnomes Gnomes for Homes, a winter holiday fundraiser for PADS of Elgin, Inc. created and orga...
06/15/2026

We’re still collecting old gnomes Gnomes for Homes, a winter holiday fundraiser for PADS of Elgin, Inc. created and organized by John LaFleur!

This year’s theme is "traditional holiday", and local artists and community members are invited to help bring these little gnomes back to life for a good cause. Have one to donate? Message us or just drop it off at the shelter! Want to repaint one yourself and donate it back? We’d love that, too. Connect with John LaFleur with any questions!

Blank gnomes for artists will be available soon — and if you’re still sitting on one from last time, now is your chance to set things right and paint it by Thanksgiving. 😉

The finished holiday gnomes will be available by donation beginning Small Business Saturday in Downtown Elgin.

Stay tuned — these little gnomes are going to do a lot of good. 🎄🏠
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¡Seguimos recolectando gnomos usados para Gnomes for Homes, nuestra recaudación de fondos de invierno para PADS of Elgin, Inc.!

El tema de este año será navideño tradicional, e invitamos a artistas locales y miembros de la comunidad a ayudar a darles nueva vida a estos pequeños gnomos por una buena causa. ¿Tiene uno para donar? ¡Mándenos un mensaje! ¿Quiere pintarlo usted mismo y donarlo de regreso? También nos encantaría.

Muy pronto tendremos gnomos en blanco disponibles para artistas — y si todavía tiene uno guardado de la vez pasada, esta es su oportunidad de ponerse al corriente y pintarlo antes del Día de Acción de Gracias.

Los gnomos navideños terminados estarán disponibles a cambio de una donación a partir del **Small Business Saturday en el centro de Elgin**.

Estén pendientes — estos pequeños gnomos van a hacer mucho bien. 🎄🏠

A huge thank you to the organizers of the Wish You Were Here Foundation Golf Outing for choosing to raise funds in suppo...
06/10/2026

A huge thank you to the organizers of the Wish You Were Here Foundation Golf Outing for choosing to raise funds in support of PADS of Elgin!

Community events like this make such a meaningful difference for our guests and neighbors experiencing homelessness — helping provide shelter, meals, case management, outreach, transportation, and housing-focused support every day.

There are still a few spots open, so if any golfers are looking for a great time for a great cause, this is your sign to grab a team and join in!

Register or learn more here:
https://wish-you-were-here-golf-outing.perfectgolfevent.com/

Thank you again to everyone making this outing possible. We are so grateful for your support. ⛳
golf

06/08/2026

Still reeling in gratitude after Sunday's Garden Party. 🌿

Thank you to everyone who joined us for A Garden Party — PADS of Elgin's first-ever garden party fundraiser. The afternoon was filled with beautiful art, generous bidding, incredible food, and a community that showed up in a big way for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Thank you to our sponsors, our artists, our silent and live auction donors, and to Gather for the perfect setting. And thank you to Kristal Thompson, whose words during the paddle raise moved the whole room.

We exceeded our fundraising goal — and every dollar goes directly toward the shelter, meals, case management, and housing support that PADS provides every single day.

More stories from this event will be posted in the next few days, but for now we will just say Thank You. We are so grateful. "Hope grows here."🌸

Photo credits: James Harvey Photography and the YWCA Elgin's Korisa Madayag and the Jr. Marketing Team

06/01/2026

🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, PADS of Elgin celebrates love, acceptance, and the power of community!

At PADS, we believe every person deserves dignity, respect, and a safe place to call home - regardless of who they are or who they love. Our doors are open 24/7, 365 days a year to ALL individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community.

Pride reminds us that when we come together with compassion and understanding, we can create real change. This month, we're especially grateful for our diverse volunteers, staff, and community partners who help us provide shelter, case management, and support services with respect and compassion for all.

We hope to see you at the Elgin Pride Parade on Saturday!

💙 Together, we're building a community where everyone belongs.


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🏳️‍🌈 ¡Este Mes del Orgullo, PADS of Elgin celebra el amor, la aceptación y el poder de la comunidad!

En PADS, creemos que toda persona merece dignidad, respeto y un lugar seguro que pueda llamar hogar, sin importar quién es ni a quién ama. Nuestras puertas están abiertas las 24 horas del día, los 365 días del año para TODAS las personas y familias que se encuentran en situación de calle en nuestra comunidad.

El Orgullo nos recuerda que cuando nos unimos con compasión y comprensión, podemos generar un cambio verdadero. Este mes, estamos especialmente agradecidos con nuestros voluntarios, personal y socios comunitarios — tan diversos como nuestra comunidad misma — quienes nos ayudan a brindar refugio, gestión de casos y servicios de apoyo con respeto y compasión para todos.

¡Esperamos verlos en el Desfile del Orgullo de Elgin el sábado!💙

Juntos, estamos construyendo una comunidad donde todos pertenecen.

Tomorrow is the last day to get your tickets for A Garden Party — and we’re almost sold out! 🌸Join us Sunday, June 7th a...
05/28/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to get your tickets for A Garden Party — and we’re almost sold out! 🌸

Join us Sunday, June 7th as we honor the artistic legacy of Theresa Nollette and celebrate the way creativity can bring people together, spark connection, and leave a lasting impact.

Guests will enjoy a gourmet brunch, local art up for auction, meaningful conversation, and time with a community that cares deeply about our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Lauderdale Electric, Senator Cristina Castro, Saint Joseph Hospital, Middleby, Early Tousey Wlodek Wong & Early LLP, Happy Cleaning Services, Kane County Democratic Women, Seigle Foundation, Elgin Township, and Windy Bloom Flowers. 💜

Only a few tickets remain — we’d love to see you there!

🌿 Tickets & sponsorships:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/agardenparty/event/agardenparty2026/

Mañana es el último día para comprar sus boletos para A Garden Party — ¡y ya casi se nos acaban! 🌸

Acompáñenos el domingo 7 de junio para honrar el legado artístico de Theresa Nollette y celebrar cómo la creatividad puede unir a la comunidad y dejar un impacto duradero.

Habrá brunch gourmet, subasta de arte local, buena conversación y una comunidad reunida para apoyar a nuestros vecinos que están pasando por una situación de falta de vivienda.

Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores: Lauderdale Electric, Senadora Cristina Castro, Saint Joseph Hospital, Middleby, Early Tousey Wlodek Wong & Early LLP, Happy Cleaning Services, Kane County Democratic Women, Seigle Foundation, Elgin Township y Windy Bloom Flowers. 💜

Quedan muy pocos boletos — ¡nos encantaría verlos ahí!

🌿 Boletos y patrocinios:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/agardenparty/event/agardenparty2026/

The group walking for PADS of Elgin in the Elgin Pride Parade on June 6th asked us to design a shirt for them to wear, a...
05/27/2026

The group walking for PADS of Elgin in the Elgin Pride Parade on June 6th asked us to design a shirt for them to wear, and we wanted to create something centered around a message that feels especially important right now: “You Matter to Me.”

This is a message we all need to hear — but especially right now, the LGBTQ+ community needs to see and feel it as often as possible. A 2025 Trevor Project research brief found that 40% of LGBTQ+ young people reported a history of food insecurity, houselessness, or unmet basic needs. At PADS, we believe every person deserves to feel safe, supported, respected, and valued for exactly who they are.

Shirts are $20 each, with $5 from every shirt going directly to support the shelter and the work happening every day at PADS of Elgin.

If you’d like one, please email [email protected] by Friday so we can submit the order on time.

Even if you’re not attending Pride, wearing one helps spread compassion, visibility, and support throughout our community. Thank you!

(Picture one is front of shirt, picture two is back of shirt)

We’re honored to be part of this year’s event and grateful for the opportunity to share more about the work happening ev...
05/26/2026

We’re honored to be part of this year’s event and grateful for the opportunity to share more about the work happening every day at our shelter and outreach center.

Because of community partners like the Fox Trot, we’re able to provide not just shelter and meals, but relationships, stability, and pathways toward housing for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. We can’t wait to be part of this incredible event!

There's still time to register for the Elgin Valley Fox Trot ()!

https://elginfoxtrot.org/registration🦊
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Nos sentimos muy honrados de ser parte del evento de este año y agradecidos por la oportunidad de compartir un poco más sobre el trabajo que sucede todos los días en nuestro refugio y centro de alcance comunitario. 🤍

Gracias a aliados comunitarios como el Fox Trot, podemos ofrecer mucho más que un lugar seguro para dormir y alimentos calientes — brindamos relaciones, estabilidad y caminos hacia una vivienda permanente para nuestros vecinos que enfrentan la falta de hogar. ¡Estamos emocionados de formar parte de este increíble evento!

¡Todavía están a tiempo de registrarse para el Elgin Valley Fox Trot ()!

https://elginfoxtrot.org/registration

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor those who gave everything in service to our country. 🌹Our office will ...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor those who gave everything in service to our country. 🌹

Our office will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of the holiday — but our outreach team will continue as normal, available from 7:30am–9pm for anyone who needs support.

Wishing our community a meaningful and reflective holiday weekend.
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Este Día de los Caídos, hacemos una pausa para recordar y honrar a quienes lo dieron todo en servicio a nuestro país. 🌹

Nuestra oficina estará cerrada el lunes 25 de mayo en observancia del día festivo — pero nuestro equipo de alcance continuará trabajando con normalidad, disponible de 7:30am a 9pm para cualquier persona que necesite apoyo.

Le deseamos a nuestra comunidad un fin de semana de reflexión y significado.

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1730 Berkley Street
Elgin, IL
60123

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+18476089744

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