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The PADS Shelter Program is created in partnership with local faith communities to provide overnight shelter to those in need. The PADS shelter season runs from October 1st to April 30th each year.  An active faith community will open its doors to pre-qualified JOURNEYS clients to provide a safe place to sleep, a warm dinner, and breakfast. Clients are allowed on site between 7:00PM and 7:00AM on the night the church serves as a shelter site.

In order to gain access to the program, individuals seeking shelter must register and complete intake paperwork with JOURNEYS to be qualified for participation in the program. As part of the intake process, case managers work with the clients to assess needs and identify which programs they qualify for.

Qualified clients are issued a PADS photo identification card to gain access to an available site on the nights they are awarded a slot.

Currently, demand for shelter is greater than supply, as such, JOURNEYS awards slots through a lottery process for those interested in the program.

The PADS Program is also always looking for volunteers seeking to serve those in need in the community. If interested, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Danielle Kadamian at
​d.kadamian@journeystheroadhome.org or (847) 963-9163 x 121

Application to find warming centers throughout Lake County.

Printable document with a list of Low-Income and Subsidized Housing in Lake County.

Contact township to determine what assistance is available as programs continue to change. Available to township residents only.

Provides rental subsidies (Sec. 8) for low-income households in privately owned rental apartments, flats, town homes or houses.

Must be eligible. Offers free monthly wireless services if individuals receive food stamps (SNAP) and Medicaid benefits or qualify based on income. If financially affected by Covid-19 and lost job use if Unemployment Benefit statement and be used as proof of income elgibility. Must go to website to verify eligibility. Website is also available in Spanish.

Offers one-time financial assistance to qualified residential customers who meet the low-income guidelines.