South Suburban PADS

South Suburban PADS SSPADS provides shelter, housing, and supportive services that help people find pathways home.

SSPADS currently has 20 full time paid staff and 10 part-time staff, to manage a range of programs and services, administration and finance, programming, development and communications. Hundreds of volunteers oversee and operate our emergency shelter network. SSPADS will continue its growth from initially delivering only shelter services to a leader in the provision of transitional and permanent

housing, in conjunction with an array of supportive services. Our Country Club Hills Wellness Center, is a 77-unit permanent supportive housing development, with wraparound services, the first of its kind in the southland region, providing permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals and families.

Check out our Community Garden at our wellness center. 🥦🍉🥦 Clients are currently growing cauliflower, jalapenos, lettuce...
06/18/2026

Check out our Community Garden at our wellness center. 🥦🍉🥦 Clients are currently growing cauliflower, jalapenos, lettuce, strawberries and more. More photos coming soon. ❤

📢📣 We are closed this Friday, in honor of Juneteenth. 📣📢
06/17/2026

📢📣 We are closed this Friday, in honor of Juneteenth. 📣📢

We are partnering with La Casa Norte and over 30 organizations for Hope for Homes Day. July 16th, this statewide giving ...
06/17/2026

We are partnering with La Casa Norte and over 30 organizations for Hope for Homes Day. July 16th, this statewide giving movement brings together Illinois nonprofits working to prevent and end homelessness and raises critical funds to support individuals and families experiencing housing instability. Stay tuned!

06/08/2026

💙 Father's Day is Almost Here, and Our Dads Matter Too 💙

As Father's Day approaches, many of us are thinking about the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who have impacted our lives. While families across our community prepare to celebrate, we are reminded that there are also fathers staying in our shelters and housing programs who deserve to feel seen, appreciated, and valued.

The men we serve are more than their circumstances. They are fathers who love their children, fathers working to rebuild their lives, fathers striving to secure stable housing, employment, and a brighter future for their families.

This Father's Day, we are asking our community to help us honor these dads with small gifts of encouragement. Gift cards, personal care items, socks, t-shirts, snacks, and other thoughtful items can remind a father that he is not forgotten.
Sometimes the greatest gift is simply knowing that someone cares.

If you would like to donate a Father's Day gift or sponsor one of the fathers in our shelter and housing programs, please contact:

Rashida Hughes
Volunteer Engagement Manager
📞 708-495-0734
📧 [email protected]

Together, let's make sure the fathers in our community feel celebrated, respected, and supported this Father's Day.

06/01/2026

💙 HELP US CELEBRATE OUR SSPADS FATHERS 💙

This Father’s Day, South Suburban PADS wants to honor the fathers in our shelter and housing programs who continue to show strength, resilience, and love for their families during difficult times.

We are asking our community to help us celebrate them with donations such as:

🎁 Gift Cards
🧴 Men’s Hygiene Products
🧦 Socks & Undershirts
👕 New Clothing Items
🍔 Meal Sponsorships
🍪 Snacks & Treats
💙 Father’s Day Cards
💵 Monetary Donations

📌 ALL DONATIONS ARE NEEDED BY JUNE 12TH

📍 Drop-Off Location:
South Suburban PADS
950 W. 175th Street
Homewood, IL 60430

🕘 Donation Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📞 Contact:
Rashida Hughes
Volunteer Engagement Manager
708-495-7341

Thank you for helping us show our fathers they are appreciated, supported, and celebrated this Father’s Day.

📣📢Today is the Last day to get your Lemonade! 📣📢All May long, each gallon of Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade, Sunjoy, or Te...
05/30/2026

📣📢Today is the Last day to get your Lemonade! 📣📢

All May long, each gallon of Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade, Sunjoy, or Tea helps fight homelessness in our community. For every gallon purchased, Chick-fil-A Homewood will donate $5 to South Suburban PADS, up to $2,000.

💚 Remember Tasha? (pseudonym)Last Giving Tuesday, we introduced you to Tasha. Today we have an update.Tasha is enrolled ...
05/27/2026

💚 Remember Tasha? (pseudonym)

Last Giving Tuesday, we introduced you to Tasha. Today we have an update.

Tasha is enrolled in school taking computer classes. She is learning Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows 10. She told us: 'I have been attending church and staying positive. I am so grateful for SSPADS and the staff. I've felt so much compassion and love.'

This is your impact. Please give generously today. 💚

https://sspads.networkforgood.com/projects/297705-2026-spring-appeal

Address

950 W 175th Street
Chicago Heights, IL
60430

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(708) 332-7700

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when South Suburban PADS posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share