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Our Vision... To end homelessness in McHenry County one person at a time. Our Mission... To reconnect homeless men, women, and children with the community by providing emergency, transitional, and preventive services and to raise public understanding regarding homelessness in McHenry County. |
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Donations and Monetary Gifts If you'd like to make a monetary donation, you may do so online! There are a variety of different giving options available see below. Click here to DONATE now For information on our Monthly Giving Program Click here. 5 things you should know about helping the homeless. What do you do when you see someone holding up a sign, "Will Work for Food"? Do you roll down your window and give them money? Do you pretend you didn't see them? Nobody likes to be confronted by the homeless - their needs often seem too overwhelming - but we all want to treat them fairly and justly. Here are some simple guidelines to equip you to truly help the homeless people you meet: 1. Never give cash to a homeless person Too often, well intended gifts are converted to drugs or alcohol - even when the "hard luck" stories they tell are true. If the person is hungry, buy them a sandwich and a beverage. 2. Talk to the person with respect. Taking time to talk to a homeless person in a friendly, respectful manner can give them a wonderful sense of civility and dignity. Besides being just neighborly, it gives the person a weapon to fight the isolation, depression and paranoia that many homeless people face. 3. Recognize that homeless people (and their problems) are not all the same. The homeless are as diverse as the colors of a rainbow. The person you meet may be a battered women, an addicted veteran, someone who is lacking job skills...the list goes on. 4. Homeless People have job skills Employ homeless people at livable wages. Call McHenry County PADS and set up a job availability needs list. 5. Urge your Church to become involved Urge faith-based or other organizations you are part of to donate space or resources to provide shelter or new housing to homeless people. 4. Take precautions for your own safety. Some living on the streets are criminals and fugitives running from the law. Always be prudent while talking with street people. Stay in areas where other people can see you. Don't take unnecessary chances. 5. Encourage the homeless to get help through your local shelter. McHenry County PADS offers immediate food and shelter to the homelessness through their emergency shelters that operate from October 1 – April 30. PADS Day Center and Transitional Home many offer long-term rehabilitation programs that deal with the root causes of homeless. BE A CORPORATE PARTNER With a variety of benefits, our customized sponsorship opportunities provide a strong platform for corporate giving. There are many ways for your company, vendors and employees to get involved. OFFER A MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM Matching Gifts program encourages associates to contribute to qualifying nonprofit organizations of their choice. The program offers a way to double up to a specific dollar amount per employee that is contributed each calendar year — associates’ contribute cash or securities to their favorite organizations and thus improve their communities. Dollar for dollar your company will match up to the specified amount per person each year. Typically there are certain guidelines companies set up. Check with your attorney or accountant to see how your company can offer this program. SPONSORSHIPS PADS hosts major fundraising events each year to support innovative programs that have helped PADS clients with valuable programs & services that re-connect them back into the community as productive members of our community. PADS fundraisers provide valuable funding for these services. Companies may become sponsors of our benefits, fundraisers, and other popular events. To learn more about our Events click here EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION Employers can support PADS by encouraging their employees to form a volunteer team for our events or even host your own event to benefit PADS! It’s an exciting and fun way to boost staff morale and teamwork while raising money for an important cause. IN-KIND GIFTS Donate your company’s services and products – from printing to food and beverage. Your company will receive tax benefits and have the satisfaction of helping people in need who are homeless. OFFER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO HOMELESS PEOPLE If your company has available job opportunities contact PADS case managers at x11, x16 or x25 to see if there is someone in the program who may be a fit for the position. Bequests – Leave a Legacy Leave a legacy by remembering PADS in your will, estate plan or other long-range financial arrangement. Your legacy gift can assist you and your family through tax benefits and reduced estate and income taxes. A BEQUEST can be established easily and is an excellent way to support PADS future. Your bequest can leave: A piece of real estate, stocks, certificates of deposit An existing life insurance policy Retirement plan Memorial and Tributes Gifts to McHenry County PADS are an excellent way to pay tribute to a person. By giving a gift in memory or honor of someone who has touched your life, you can help others overcome obstacles in their life. MEMORIAL and TRIBUTE GIFTS are a thoughtful and appropriate way to honor a loved one in sympathy or as a living memorial. When you make a donation as a memorial or tribute, we will send a beautiful card notifying the family or honoree of your generosity, keeping the amount confidential. TRIBUTE GIFTS are a perfect way to celebrate accomplishments or draw attention to special occasions such as birthdays, Bat/Bar Mitzvah, anniversaries, weddings, Mother’s Day, graduations, etc. • Have your guests honor your special occasion by making a gift to McHenry County PADS. • In lieu of traditional favors, mark your special moment by making a donation to PADS. You will receive a gift letter in support of your contribution. The finest memorial or tribute of all is that your gift will support PADS clients and programs as well as expressing your love, recognition or condolences. Each type of bequest has different advantages and should be thoroughly reviewed with your attorney The benefit of donating to PADS is the reassurance that donations made, provide direct support to individuals who need to have the services that McHenry County PADS offer. Without PADS where would the homeless men, women and children in McHenry County go? You are making a difference one person at a time! |
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