The Illinois Valley PADS is a shelter
that offers a safe and nurturing environment to for those that are
homeless and in need.PADS provides:
• Warm bed, food, showers, laundry
• Case work
• Referrals to agencies to resolve needs
• Caring ministry from staff and volunteers
• Success in finding jobs and housing.
PADS Success Stories
A young man arrived at our doors upon the referral of his mother. He was experiencing some mental health issues and a abusive family situation. We found assistance for him with North Central Behavioral. He was with us for two years and in that time he has completed his GED and been accepted into the military. Small things like some new shoes and a party for his graduation were some of the highlights of his stay.
A couple came to the Ottawa shelter and were tranferred to Peru due to no space at the Ottawa facility. During the woman's stay with us, we experience some social behavior that caused us some concerns. We found that she had delivered a baby four months earlier and was experiencing some post partum depression. The child had been placed in foster care. We were able to connect her to a free clinic to address her medical needs and then worked with them to find housing. Lily Pads assisted in the furnishing of housewares for the kitchen as well as beds and furninture and accessories.
A quiet pleasant 50-year-old male with learning and mental disablilities. After staying with us for several months, we were able to assist him in finding an apartment in public housing. He was so excited and is doing well. We have seen him since his move and he is still very happy to be independent and safe.
A young man arrived at the shelter feeling rejected and despondant with his relationships within his broken family. He shared that he felt lost and alone. We cared for him while he successfully found a job, an apartment and is doing quite well out in the community. Staff sees him often and reports that he continues to do well.
1320 Menards Drive
(815)224-3047
1120 Canal Street
(815)433-1292
info@ivpads.com