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Making a Difference

PADS Shelter 2026
Providing safe, overnight shelter and support services to people who are experiencing homelessness in our community. 

This Year at PADS Shelters

22,968
BEDS PROVIDED
212
NIGHTS OF SHELTER
271
PEOPLE RECEIVED SHELTER
The PADS Shelter season operates from October through April every year, providing respite and care for people experiencing homelessness during the harshest seasons of the year.
92
CHILDREN RECEIVED SHELTER
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22,968
MEALS SERVED
The PADS Shelter program could not be possible without the support and efforts of the volunteers, faith communities, and local leaders who go above and beyond to make sure safe space is available each night for people to stay warm, eat a hot meal and get a good night sleep.
1,198
VOLUNTEERS

PADS Shelter Community Partners

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Our Saviours Lutheran Church
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Holy Family Parish
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All Saints Lutheran
Saint Alphonsus
Christus Victor Lutheran
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JOURNEYS Shelter Support Services

1,880
LOADS OF LAUNDRY
636
BUS TRIPS
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  • Donate
    • Fund A Cause
    • Item Donations
    • Donation Drives
    • Wish List
  • Services
    • The HOPE Center
    • PADS Shelters and On-Site Shelter
    • Service Area
  • Volunteer
    • Shelter Volunteers
    • The HOPE Center Volunteers
    • PADS Shelter Volunteers
  • About
    • Community Impact
    • Staff Directory
    • Board of Directors
    • Employment Opportunities >
      • Donor Relations Specialist
      • Volunteer Coordinator
      • Part-Time Driver & Facilities Associate
      • HOPE Center Associate
      • Overnight Residential Monitor (PT)
    • Financial Information
    • Contact
  • Get Involved
    • General Information
    • Young Professionals Board
  • Events
    • Bid for Hope
    • Women's Luncheon
  • Search