Ottawa PADS

Ottawa PADS Help for Today ... Hope for Tomorrow We value the human dignity and worth of every person who we serve.
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We value the ability to serve with compassion and generosity. We value partnerships within the different communities as a means of establishing local resources. We value the achievement of results through support and opportunity. We value the ability to empower people throughout their journeys towards becoming self-sufficient.

It's another hot day today.We're hot. You're hot.Let us help you keep your kitchen cool.Steak is cool, but eating a ste...
07/02/2026

It's another hot day today.
We're hot. You're hot.

Let us help you keep your kitchen cool.
Steak is cool, but eating a steak dinner and supporting IV PADS is even cooler.

Come see us at Peru Hy-Vee tonight between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm and let us serve you dinner.

Illinois Valley PADS Outreach and Keep Clean Laundromat are teaming up to provide FREE laundry services to families and ...
06/09/2026

Illinois Valley PADS Outreach and Keep Clean Laundromat are teaming up to provide FREE laundry services to families and individuals in need!

Registration for the June session is now open:

Thursday, June 25th
10 am - 1 pm
205 W. Etna Rd.
Ottawa, IL 61350

🔹Free washer/dryer access (3 loads per household)

🔹Detergent and dryer sheets provided

🔹Folding assistance offered

🔹Transportation to/from the laundromat available if needed

Preregistration and eligibility verification is required. Serving individuals receiving SNAP/Medicaid and living or staying in Ottawa, Illinois.

Space is limited to 10 households per session, with preference given to those actively experiencing homelessness.

For more information or to sign up, call or text LAUNDRY to 815-503-2320, or stop by the shelter at 201 E. Jackson St. in Ottawa. 💚

Here at Ottawa PADS, we have had the pleasure to meet 205 people since August! We are currently housing 80 people each d...
02/19/2026

Here at Ottawa PADS, we have had the pleasure to meet 205 people since August!

We are currently housing 80 people each day. This means that we are running through supplies fast! At this time, we could really use your help! Our top needs are - all paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue, disposable cups, paper plates, & bowls) all-purpose cleaners, laundry detergent, coffee & drink mixes!

If you can help, donations can be dropped off at the shelter located at 201 E. Jackson Street in Ottawa. Or you can shop our Amazon Wish List below!

Remember, no donation is too small, anything helps! 🏠❤️

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2X2TLN3OS0O9L/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

11/28/2025

Address

1120 Canal Street
Ottawa, IL
61350

Telephone

(815) 433-1292

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