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PADS Lake County, Inc.

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PADS Lake County, Inc.

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Community-based org
Providing
Advocacy,
Dignity, and
Shelter to those experiencing a housing crisis.

PADS is the first point of contact for the homeless in Lake County and often the only hope for someone facing a long night in the harsh cold or blistering heat. We serve individuals, families with children, the mentally ill, and veterans regardless of their reason for being homeless by providing vital services, such as emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, street outreach, and social services. We understand and care about improving local hardships for individuals and the Lake County community. PADS partners with Lake County businesses, houses of worship and social service agencies to fulfill our mission to help the homeless get into stable housing.

11/10/2026

November is Diabetes Awareness Month.

Managing diabetes takes ongoing care, medication, nutritious food, and regular access to healthcare. For someone experiencing homelessness, meeting those needs can be especially difficult.

Housing is healthcare. Having a safe, stable place to live makes it easier to manage health and focus on the future.

Everyone deserves access to both.

11/07/2026

Every path starts somewhere.

Pathways Family Shelter gives families a place to feel safe, find support and take steps toward permanent housing.

This Giving Season, help sustain the people and services that make those next steps possible. Follow along as we share more of what happens inside Pathways.

Make your Giving Season gift: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gseaso202

11/06/2026

We warmly invite you to join us this Giving Season and remain part of the community, making these pathways possible.

This season, we are especially celebrating Pathways Family Shelter, Lake County's first fixed-site family shelter. It creates space for parents to focus on finding permanent housing while their children have room to play, learn, grow, and simply be kids. Through meals, everyday essentials, and supportive services, families are surrounded by the care and resources they need as they take their next steps toward a home of their own.

This is what community can make possible. And there is still so much more we can accomplish together.

Read our newsletter: padslakecounty.org/newsletters

Make your Giving Season gift now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gseaso202

11/03/2026

What began as a set of renderings is now a welcoming place where families can find shelter, stability, and support as they work toward permanent housing.

Take a look at the transformation of the Pathways Family Shelter lobby, from the original vision to the space welcoming families today.

As we kick off the giving season, we're inviting you to support Pathways and help provide the essentials and ongoing resources families need. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible.

https://padslakecounty.org/donate/

10/31/2026

Our Fall Newsletter is here! We have plenty to share, from the opening of Pathways Family Shelter to the people and partnerships making our work possible.

Take a few minutes to catch up on the latest from PADS Lake County: padslakecounty.org/fall-2026-newsletter/

10/28/2026

Leaving an abusive situation can mean facing another challenge: finding a safe, affordable place to live.

PADS Lake County provides shelter and housing support for people experiencing homelessness, including survivors who need a safe place to begin again. Access to stable housing can help survivors move forward without the added uncertainty of where they will sleep.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we recognize the connection between housing and safety. Everyone deserves a place to live where they can feel safe.

10/26/2026

It was a hotel. Now it’s Pathways, Lake County’s first fixed-site family shelter.

Construction is complete, and more than 30 families have already found shelter here as they work toward permanent housing.

Welcome to Pathways.

10/24/2026

Dinner makes a difference, and our faith partners are helping make sure families at Pathways Family Shelter have a nourishing meal and feel welcome as they work toward stable housing.

A special thank you to CrossBridge for showing up for families at Pathways. We’re grateful for your generosity and the care you’ve shared with our families.

Now, we’d love to welcome more community members and groups to join them. Our greatest need is on weekends, with some weekday opportunities available.

Could you help provide or serve a meal? Whether you’d like to arrange a meal donation or volunteer your time to serve, we’d love to work with you.

Sign up to provide meals: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4BAFA722A3F49-66088139-provide #/
Sign up to serve meals: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4BAFA722A3F49-66279231-serve #/

Questions? Contact Susan Squires, Pathways Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected].

Together, we can help families feel supported as they work toward a place of their own.

10/22/2026

October Wish List

As our neighbors work toward stable housing, everyday essentials can make a difference. This October, help provide warmth and comfort as colder weather arrives.

This month’s most-needed items include:

• Blankets
• Crew and winter socks
• Men’s and women’s underwear

Donations can be dropped off at our Day Resource Center Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM. You can also shop directly through our Amazon Wish Lists:

Food: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2T82QAZZQTF3B?ref_=wl_share

Everything Else: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ZK4KVX8VAV3A?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for helping ensure our neighbors have the essentials they need as they take steps toward stable housing.

Address

1800 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL
60085

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18476894357

Website

http://www.padslakecounty.org/, https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gseaso202

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