PADS Lake County’s administrative offices are closed today, Wednesday, June 19 in observation of Juneteenth.
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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.
Watch Video Gurnee Fairbridge Community Fixed Shelter

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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. Learn More
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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
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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. Learn More
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Day Resource Center The DRC is where most of our services – including case management, counseling, groups, etc. – happen. Learn More
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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
Carrie’s Story “It’s not something I would wish upon anybody; on the contrary I would be the first one to lend a hand.”
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