Lack of affordable housing, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse and mental illness. These are the top five reasons people are homeless. And here's what we do about it.

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If you believe in our solution to homelessness and want to be part of it, please consider a tax-deductible donation to West Suburban PADS. See our 2009 Annual Report. Click on the secure link below or call 708-338-1724 to make your tax-deductible investment in a brighter future for the people in your community.

The 2010-2011 shelter season begins September 15th. Join our network of 1,000 volunteers who staff the emergency shelters and work in our day-time, year-round Support Center in Maywood. Click on "Get Involved" for details about the September 7th Volunteer Orientation.