Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter needs a few helping hands.
PADS always welcomes financial support and anybody willing to help out at Christmas will find a long needs list on the website, ivpads.com, which includes cleaning supplies to beat back the novel coronavirus as well as stocking stuffers for the clients.
But what the Ottawa and Peru shelters really need right now is people to help on-site.
“We’re down on volunteers, that’s probably No. 1, and that kind of hurts us,” said Chris Drewel, president of the PADS board.
And anyone willing to help out should not worry unnecessarily about COVID-19. Drewel said PADS worked with La Salle County on infection controls and have implemented a detailed plan to ensure the safety of clients, staff and all volunteers.
Carol Alcorn, executive director, said PADS could use a little help at the dinner table, though the holiday meals already are taken care of.
“Both shelters have all the meals for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas covered already by donors and volunteers at this time,” she said. “We would be grateful if other donors or groups would like to sponsor meals for other nights during the year.
Visit the website for need items and gift ideas for clients. Beyond the stated needs, PADS always welcomes pajama pants, underwear, socks, T-shirts, hoodies, sweat pants, and slippers. Gift cards to discount retailers such as Target, certificates for fast-food restaurants and gas cards also make good gifts for clients.
And, as always, financial assistant will never be turned down.
“With the continued pandemic in our region, we are staying open 24 hours a day until further notice,” Alcorn said. “Three new employees have been hired to cover these new hours during the daytime as shelter monitors. With this new expense, we are in need of the increased financial support from our stores and community partners.”
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