2022 was a busy year for us at Interfaith Community PADS. In addition to the daily work of providing meals and shelter to our homeless guests, we also completed (or are working on) several important projects. If you’re curious about what we were up to in 2022, check out the list below! Let the favor …
2023 is around the corner, so like you, we’re spending some time reflecting on the year that has passed. In our next two articles, we want to share some of the major milestones that we’ve reached in 2022. We begin today with a list of some of our accomplishments. We are proud of the things …
One year ago, something big happened. Not only did we reveal our new, beautifully designed website, but we also decided to take a step into the world of blogging. We weren’t sure what to expect, but we were eager to give it a try. One year later, and we are happy to report that the …
November is National Gratitude Month, a time to celebrate and give thanks. Here at Interfaith Community PADS we’re so grateful for our loving community that has supported us since we started back in 2002. With your help, we have gone from a small organization of churches helping homeless men to a nonprofit organization with a …
We’re Grateful for YOU: Heartwarming Stories of Community Support at ICPADs in 2022 Read More »
When a person encounters homelessness, they’re going through a pretty difficult time in their life. It’s important to reach out for help, but doing so can feel intimidating. Maybe this is you right now. And maybe one of the things you’re wondering is what it’s like to stay at a homeless shelter? If so, we …
What’s It Like to Stay at the ICPADS Homeless Shelter? Read More »
Here at Interfaith Community PADS, we are funded by monetary donations from individuals and local businesses, as well as a variety of grants. Some of these grants are what we call ‘matching grants.’ In fact, if you’ve been following us on Facebook, you’ve probably heard that we’re currently participating in a matching grant from the …
It’s back to school season, an exciting time for parents and kids alike. While the focus is on children right now, we wanted to take this opportunity to discuss the important topic of children and homelessness. When you think of the homeless population, chances are homeless adults come to mind. But the sad reality is …
Children and Homelessness (and How You Can Help) Read More »
Interfaith Community PADS needs your help as we embark on Phase 2 of remodeling our home at the Sacred Heart Church! We will share details in this blog post, but here are the main things you should know. The Healthcare Foundation of La Porte is offering us a challenge grant. If we can raise $25,000, …
Phase 2 Remodel of Our Homeless Shelter: Your Support Needed! Read More »
If you live in Michigan City, or La Porte County, you may know that ICPADS is our local homeless shelter, providing a safe place to stay and warm meals to our homeless population. But how much do you really know about this organization that is so vital to our community? Test your knowledge below as …
Prime Day is coming up on July 12-13, 2022, Amazon’s big celebration for its Prime members. Did you know that you can shop the deals AND support Interfaith Community PADS at the same time? You can do it by making your purchases through Amazon Smile, and in this article, we’ll tell you exactly how to …
