South Suburban PADS

South Suburban PADS SSPADS provides shelter, housing, and supportive services that help people find pathways home.

SSPADS currently has 20 full time paid staff and 10 part-time staff, to manage a range of programs and services, administration and finance, programming, development and communications. Hundreds of volunteers oversee and operate our emergency shelter network. SSPADS will continue its growth from initially delivering only shelter services to a leader in the provision of transitional and permanent

housing, in conjunction with an array of supportive services. Our Country Club Hills Wellness Center, is a 77-unit permanent supportive housing development, with wraparound services, the first of its kind in the southland region, providing permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals and families.

06/08/2026

πŸ’™ Father's Day is Almost Here, and Our Dads Matter Too πŸ’™

As Father's Day approaches, many of us are thinking about the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who have impacted our lives. While families across our community prepare to celebrate, we are reminded that there are also fathers staying in our shelters and housing programs who deserve to feel seen, appreciated, and valued.

The men we serve are more than their circumstances. They are fathers who love their children, fathers working to rebuild their lives, fathers striving to secure stable housing, employment, and a brighter future for their families.

This Father's Day, we are asking our community to help us honor these dads with small gifts of encouragement. Gift cards, personal care items, socks, t-shirts, snacks, and other thoughtful items can remind a father that he is not forgotten.
Sometimes the greatest gift is simply knowing that someone cares.

If you would like to donate a Father's Day gift or sponsor one of the fathers in our shelter and housing programs, please contact:

Rashida Hughes
Volunteer Engagement Manager
πŸ“ž 708-495-0734
πŸ“§ [email protected]

Together, let's make sure the fathers in our community feel celebrated, respected, and supported this Father's Day.

06/01/2026

πŸ’™ HELP US CELEBRATE OUR SSPADS FATHERS πŸ’™

This Father’s Day, South Suburban PADS wants to honor the fathers in our shelter and housing programs who continue to show strength, resilience, and love for their families during difficult times.

We are asking our community to help us celebrate them with donations such as:

🎁 Gift Cards
🧴 Men’s Hygiene Products
🧦 Socks & Undershirts
πŸ‘• New Clothing Items
πŸ” Meal Sponsorships
πŸͺ Snacks & Treats
πŸ’™ Father’s Day Cards
πŸ’΅ Monetary Donations

πŸ“Œ ALL DONATIONS ARE NEEDED BY JUNE 12TH

πŸ“ Drop-Off Location:
South Suburban PADS
950 W. 175th Street
Homewood, IL 60430

πŸ•˜ Donation Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

πŸ“ž Contact:
Rashida Hughes
Volunteer Engagement Manager
708-495-7341

Thank you for helping us show our fathers they are appreciated, supported, and celebrated this Father’s Day.

πŸ“£πŸ“’Today is the Last day to get your Lemonade! πŸ“£πŸ“’All May long, each gallon of Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade, Sunjoy, or Te...
05/30/2026

πŸ“£πŸ“’Today is the Last day to get your Lemonade! πŸ“£πŸ“’

All May long, each gallon of Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade, Sunjoy, or Tea helps fight homelessness in our community. For every gallon purchased, Chick-fil-A Homewood will donate $5 to South Suburban PADS, up to $2,000.

πŸ’š Remember Tasha? (pseudonym)Last Giving Tuesday, we introduced you to Tasha. Today we have an update.Tasha is enrolled ...
05/27/2026

πŸ’š Remember Tasha? (pseudonym)

Last Giving Tuesday, we introduced you to Tasha. Today we have an update.

Tasha is enrolled in school taking computer classes. She is learning Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows 10. She told us: 'I have been attending church and staying positive. I am so grateful for SSPADS and the staff. I've felt so much compassion and love.'

This is your impact. Please give generously today. πŸ’š

https://sspads.networkforgood.com/projects/297705-2026-spring-appeal

πŸ“£πŸ“’This is the last week to get your Lemonade! πŸ“£πŸ“’All May long, each gallon of Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade, Sunjoy, or Te...
05/27/2026

πŸ“£πŸ“’This is the last week to get your Lemonade! πŸ“£πŸ“’

All May long, each gallon of Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade, Sunjoy, or Tea helps fight homelessness in our community. For every gallon purchased, Chick-fil-A Homewood will donate $5 to South Suburban PADS, up to $2,000.

Sip for a cause all month long.

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

South Suburban PADS will be CLOSED all day Monday, May 25th. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday.
05/21/2026

South Suburban PADS will be CLOSED all day Monday, May 25th. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday.

Don't forget to grab your lemonade!
05/18/2026

Don't forget to grab your lemonade!

Hello, Community!

All May long, each gallon of Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade, Sunjoy, or Tea helps fight homelessness in our community. For every gallon purchased, Chick-fil-A Homewood will donate $5 to South Suburban PADS, up to $2,000.

Please, join us! Sip for a cause all month long.

Address

950 W 175th Street
Chicago Heights, IL
60430

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(708) 332-7700

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