Welcome

Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) of Elgin, Inc. provides safe shelter, support services and advocacy to homeless individuals in Dundee, Elgin and Hanover Townships.

The shelter is open seven days a week. Case management services are available everyday of the week.

Our Vision: PADS of Elgin, Inc. is breaking the cycle of homelessness by comprehensively addressing the needs of the local homeless population.

PADS has been the catalyst in fostering community and social service agency partnerships that effectively and efficiently provide coordinated services in support of short-term as well as longer-term customized care targeting client growth, development, and self-sufficiency.