Ottawa Shelter
1120 Canal St.
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1292
Peru Shelter
1320 Menards Dr.
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 224-3047

Peru PADS Shelter

Metal building with sign on lawn
Help for today, hope for tomorrow message.
Dormitory room with bunk beds and luggage
Peru PADS shelter is a 74-bed facility with separate sleeping areas for men and women and four separate family rooms for families with children.
Peru PADS provides three meals a day. This facility also offers showers, laundry services, congregate dining space, and other general living areas.
Two people delivering food trays in an office.
Five people posing in front of a brick wall.
Connect with Us
Our incredible community is the driving force behind everything we do; without their support, we could only deliver a fraction of the services we offer.

We enjoy communicating with our community, and often share our needs, success stories, and information about homelessness on our Facebook page, Peru PADS.  To connect with us, like us!
Colorful children's reading room with vibrant wall mural.
Children's play room
Room with multiple bunk beds and storage bins.
Men's Sleeping Area
Empty cafeteria with round and rectangular tables.
Dining Area
Community kitchen with appliances and storage boxes.
Kitchen
Colorful preschool reading corner with mural and toys.
Play Area for Children
Empty conference room with tables and chairs.
Classroom
“We cannot do what we do without this amazing community. Together, we are moving mountains. God bless.”
- Brenda, Peru PADS Program Director

Find Shelter

Ottawa Shelter

Location
1120 Canal St.
Ottawa, IL 61350
About
Ottawa PADS is a 55-bed homeless shelter that provides shelter, meals, and other services to those in need. Operates from August 1 to May 31 each year.

Peru Shelter

Location
1320 Menards Dr.
Peru, IL 61354
About
Peru PADS is a 74-bed homeless shelter that provides shelter, meals, and other services to those in need. Operates from August 1 to May 31 each year.

Find Stores

Peru Store

Location

4471 Progress Blvd., Peru, IL

Hours of Operation

Retail shopping
Mon-Sat: 9AM-5PM

Donations Center
Mon-Sat: 9AM-4PM

Ottawa Store

Location

411 E Stevenson Road, Ottawa, IL 61350

Hours of Operation

Retail shopping
Mon-Sat: 9AM-5PM

Donations Center
Mon-Sat: 9AM-4PM

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