South Suburban PADS

WELCOME! We're glad you stopped by. If you are unable to find answers to your questions on homelessness please contact us by phone at (708)754-4357, by fax at (708)481-0952, by email at lrpads@lincolnnet.net, or by land mail at South Suburban PADS - P.O. Box 1176 - Homewood, IL. 60430

Our Mission ...
South Suburban PADS is an ecumenical program providing shelter and supportive services to homeless persons. Compassion, hospitality and dignity are key characteristics of the PADS program.

Our Programs ...
South Suburban PADS serves homeless men, women and accompanied children throughout the south and southwest regions of Cook County, IL. through four programs:

• PADS Emergency, overnight shelter locations - providing warm, secure overnight lodging, meals and hospitality at 17 local churches and synagogues, on a rotating basis. Shelter is provided between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. from mid October to mid April.
• PADS Daytime - our supportive service center is located at 1645 Wilson in Chicago Heights,Illlinois. Here individuals will find a safe haven staffed by friendly people who can help a person access the services they need in order to return to mainstream living.
• PADS Homeless Healthcare Network - providing primary medical care in a free-clinic setting. The HHN is a collaborative response from public and private healthcare providers, educational institutions and medical professionals to meet the growing and complex needs of the homeless.
• PADS Homelessness Prevention Program - which partners with social service agencies, the clergy and congregations of area faith communities to identify individuals and families who may become homeless as a result of a personal crisis. By reaching out to these families, the HPP's goal is to provide them with a wide range of early intervention services so they may avoid becoming homeless.