PADS Lake County’s administrative offices are closed today, Wednesday, June 19 in observation of Juneteenth.
The Pursuit Of More Dignified Shelter
PADS presented a plan for a fixed-site shelter to Gurnee’s Planning & Zoning Board on July 24. Click to watch a video of the presentation, which outlines the vision and its conforming use. This proposal will be considered by the Gurnee Village Board on August 19. We hope sharing this information strengthens our viewers’ understanding of the innovative steps that organizations like ours are taking to respond to the growing homeless crisis in Illinois.
Beyond
Just
Shelter
We envision a community in which homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring. Our programs make it possible.
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Prevention & Diversion
By offering rental assistance and other supports, we can keep people from entering the homeless system.
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Supportive Housing
Our Supportive Housing Program serves those with disabilities and ensures our most vulnerable population has access to long-term housing and ongoing support services.
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Outreach
We meet people where they are to help them access the services they need to move out of homelessness and back into housing.
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Day Resource Center
The DRC is where most of our services – including case management, counseling, groups, etc. – happen.
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Supportive Housing
Our Supportive Housing Program serves those with disabilities and ensures our most vulnerable population has access to long-term housing and ongoing support services.
Learn More