Updates as of April, 2021
Both Peru PADS and Ottawa PADS 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. All shelter guests are retested for COVID-19 on every Wednesday as a means of ensuring that we do not end up with another outbreak of COVID-19.
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Don't forget the Moms in your life. This Sunday is Mother's Day and we still have lots of great gift ideas left. Stop in today 9-5 or tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-5.
Don't forget Mother's Day is this Sunday. Look at our previous posts for some great gift ideas. We also have handmade body scrubs in 2 amazing scents. Stop in and spoil the Moms in your life with something great.
Our Donation Center is CLOSED today. Sorry for the inconvenience. The store is open from 9-5.
Do you know a Mom who loves purses and shoes? We've got a great selection at great prices. Stop in soon for the best selection. Also we have gift certificates available so Mom can pick out just what she wants.
Is the Mom in your life not a jewelry girl? Do you need other gift ideas? We may have something for you. Stop in and see our selection of gift ideas for the Moms in your life.
Staff from Heartland Bank visited the Peru Shelter this morning 4/30/21 presenting a check for $2,000.00. We thank the bank for their donation and all our donors and volunteers. It is hard to believe another season of helping the homeless will be coming to a close in 31 days. The time and effort of cooking meals, volunteering hours and the donation of items is appreciated by clients and staff. Thank you!
Check out this video to learn about another way that you can support both of our shelters!
Exactly one year ago today, we were preparing to close down our shelter here at Ottawa PADS and move all of our shelter guests over to our Peru PADS location. In having a much larger facility, we were able to keep our clients safe while navigating through the uncertainties related to COVID-19.
Today, exactly one year later, a single mother of five teenagers is working diligently to sign her lease to her family's new home. Check out the photo below to see how she shared this exciting news with her children upon their return back from school.
Their reactions were truly indescribable. These moments in particular are bitter sweet. We are beyond proud of this family's courage, patience, and determination that all contributed to their success.
Comment on Facebook Exactly one year ago...
Love this, So Happy for them!!! Congratulations to them on there new home and a wonderful future ❤️🏡👏🏻👏🏻
Congrats and will you post some items she needs so we can help her out please
Congratulations and Welcome Home!🏡
Congrats!! Very exciting news!!
Awesome!
Heart warming. Thank you God and Pads.
❤️❤️❤️
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Congratulations to this family.
Awesome
Happy for all
Wonderful news!
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Congrats on your new home!!!❤
That's so awesome!! Congrats!❤
🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Congratulations to this family
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
