Trinity PADS Coordinator Wanted
PADS has changed! They have purchased a former motel in Downers Grove which is now a permanent homeless shelter. They still need volunteers; you can volunteer at https://dupagepads.org/
News/Events
PADS Update
Thanks to a foundation that began with years of support from congregations like yours, DuPagePads is excited to announce that the Spring of 2022 will mark the opening of our new Interim Housing Center, a place where families and individuals can check in to a safe room of their own. A 130-room, repurposed hotel just off of I-88, on Butterfield Road, this property will bring warm beds and COVID-safe rooms for individuals and families suffering from homelessness.
Faith in Action - CASA
Trinity member and CASA volunteer (Court Appointed Special Advocate), Brenda Lotesta is working with children who are in need of clothing and shoes. Used clothing or Target gift cards would be appreciated. For more specific information, please email Brenda or phone 630-605-9364.
These Organizations Need Assistance
During the COVID-19 crisis, Trinity has been continuing to support local charities that care for those most impacted. If you wish to help these organizations directly, please look at the list below:
- Food Pantries
- Food pantries are experiencing a huge increase in demand for their services. They need both material and money, although, if you can donate money, that money will probably go further than the food items you provide.
- Glen Ellyn Food Pantry - https://www.glenellynfoodpantry.org/
- Northern Illinois Food Bank - https://solvehungertoday.org/
- People’s Resource Center - http://peoplesrc.org/
PRC Needs Team Members
We continue to have a need for volunteers in the pantry, especially in the sessions later in the week on Thursday and Saturday mornings. If you are available for any of the times, please go to the volunteer tab on the PRC website https://www.peoplesrc.org/volunteer-portal-2/ and sign up for openings that fit your schedule. The calendar is open for two months in advance. Available times to volunteer are:
Monday - Stocking Shift - 8 AM to Noon
Tuesday - Distribution - 8 AM to 11:30 AM
Wednesday - Stocking - 7 AM to Noon
Wednesday - Distribution - 5 PM to 8:30 PM
Thursday - Distribution - 8 AM to 11:30 AM
Friday - Stocking - 8 AM to Noon
Saturday - Distribution - 8 AM to 11:30 AM
We continue to follow strict health safety protocols with all our volunteers and staff and look forward to seeing you in the Wheaton PRC Food Pantry soon.