This year-round supportive service center is operated by South Suburban PADS at 414 W. Lincoln Highway, in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The primary goal of PADS Daytime is to provide motivation and opportunities so homeless men, women and children can return to mainstream living. Guests who use PADS Daytime have access to telephone services, including a message system; a permanent address, and locker facilities. In addition to these basic needs, the program makes Laundromat facilities available.

PADS Daytime Programming

Through the PADS Daytime supportive service center guests can participate in a variety of self-improvement and enrichment programs including:

·        Computer training

·        Navigating the Internet

·        Basic web design

·        Job readiness classes

·        Job search techniques

·        Basic adult education classes

·        “Steps-to-Success” Employment services

·        Pre-school testing and assessments

·        After school tutoring

·        Keyboarding

·        Crafts and self-expression workshops

·        Food service skills development

·        Sanitation training readiness classes & Tutoring

·        Landscaping services

·        and the new “Gateway to HOPE”  Program

PADS Daytime also provides ongoing case management services, ombudsmen counseling services and direct referrals for mental health services and substance abuse programs. GED and vocational training classes are provided through Prairie State College.

For more information on PADS Daytime contact Marianne Minas by e-mail mariannem@mrsh.net  or by telephone at 708-754-4357.

VOLUNTEER TEACHERS AND STAFF MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED. CONTACT MARIANNE MINAS FOR MORE INFORMATION.