Updates as of August, 2021
Both Peru PADS and Ottawa PADS will open their doors at 5:00 P.M. August 15th, 2021. This will begin IV PADS 30th season of serving the homeless of the Illinois Valley.
We are fully staffed and open 24 hours a day to assist individuals and families who find themselves in need of services. Lily Pads and Lily Pads Too remain open for business and donations.
Covid Protocols:
- All new shelter guests are required to have a negative COVID-19 test result before being allowed to check into the shelter program.
- Upon entering the program, each new guest is expected to stay in quarantine for five to seven days as a precautionary measure in making sure that someone does not turn positive during their stay. This also ensures that if someone turns positive that we do not expose everyone else in the shelter.
- No COVID-19 positive individuals are allowed to reside at the shelter. The LaSalle County Emergency Management Services and the LaSalle County Health Department have secured alternative housing plans for anyone who turns COVID-19 positive while residing here at the shelters.
- Staff has been trained and volunteers have generously given their time to help us test weekly for COVID-19.
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WHAT'S NEW AROUND HERE!
The Peru PADS staff would like to thank the staff at Debo's Hardware and all the patrons of the store who donated by rounding up on their purchases. Because of the wonderful generosity, the shelter received numerous cleaning supplies and paper products. A gift card was also included that can be used for filters and other assorted needs during the season. Peru PADS want to say thank you to all our volunteers and donors.
We have been busy at the shelter with 40 clients being admitted in our first 5 weeks of being open. As of today we have 15 adults and 4 children. Again, thank you to everyone for your support.
The shelter opened up for 24 hours a day on August 15th at 5:00 pm. On opening day, 9 clients checked in. The shelter is currently serving 34 clients. At this time the shelter has a few needs.
1.) Meals
We are currently serving three meals a day to 34 clients. There are a few opportunities to help out with this need. You can sponsor a meal to be brought into the shelter, prepare a homecooked meal, or utilize the food at the shelter in the pantry, or freezers to cook and bring back to the shelter.
You can call the shelter with questions, or to sign up to bring in a meal at (815) 433-1292.
2.) Volunteers
The shelter is open 24 hours a day! Our volunteers are so important to us! With being open 24 hours a day, there are so many different times to come in and help. If you are interested in more information about volunteering please call us at (815) 433-1292, or stop on by to attend a volunteer training. Trainings are held Tuesday mornings from 10:00am to 11:00 am and Thursday afternoons from 1:00pm to 2:00 pm.
3.) Shop our Amazon Wish List
You can find many of our current needs there. Our Amazon Wish List link is in the comments below!
Stop in and beat the BLUES. All BLUE tags and labels are 50% off all this week.
The V. A. donated over 150 Seattle Sutton meals that our clients at both Peru and Ottawa shelters have been able to enjoy for lunches in the past week. All staff and clients at both shelters want to thank the V. A. for their thoughtfulness.
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Desiderata Ratajczak
Happy Labor Day! We appreciate all of our hard working people. We are CLOSED today. See you tomorrow.
If anyone knows a Linda R. Williamson from this area, please tell her to call us, she lost something out of her wallet when she was in here Wednesday this week. Thank you!
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Stacy Williamson Kreiser
Betsy Lucas thanks Betsy, I'll let her know!
If anyone knows Patricia "Pat" Birkey please let her know we found something of hers in a shopping cart this past weekend. Have her stop in to identify it. Thank you!
Peru PADS opened for the season at 5pm this evening. Staff members are helping clients become famalier with our guidlines and the opportunities that each client will have in starting a new chapter in their life. The staff is looking forward in helping the clients throughout the season.
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Thank you fo all that you do! Prayers for a safe and wonderful year. 🙏🏻
We are ready to open up for our 30th season! As of 5:00 pm tonight, we will be open 24 hours a day going forward.
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CONGRATULATIONS and thank you for providing essential services-too numerous to count- which address those facing housing insecurity in our county. ❤
Thank you for helping those in need.
Where’s Shorty? The cook🤷♀️Good luck this year and stay Covid free
Thank you for all you do. Prayers for a safe and wonderful year. 🙏🏻
Thank you.
Congrats and thank you all so much for everything you do 🙏♥️✝️
That is great
Thank you!❤️
Congratulations ❣
Best wishes for a great season
Thank you for doing God’s work…🙏
Thank you for all you do!
OUR LOCATIONS
Peru PADS Shelter
(815) 224-3047
Perupads@gmail.com
Ottawa PADS Shelter
(815) 433-1292
Ottawapads@gmail.com
Lily Pads Resale Boutique
(815) 224-7970
lilypadsresaleboutique@yahoo.com
Store Hours 9:00am- 5:00pm Mon-Sat
Donation Center 9:00am- 4:00pm Mon-Sat
Lily Pads Too Resale Boutique
(815) 313-5776
lilypadstooboutique@gmail.com
Store Hours 9:00am- 5:00pm Mon-Sat
Donation Center 9:00am- 4:00pm Mon-Sat
