Chad Pedigo - DuPage Pads

Mission Matters

Chad Pedigo is the Vice President of Development at DuPage Pads, a nonprofit organization focused on ending homelessness in DuPage County by offering comprehensive services, including health resources, education, and food assistance. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit management and community leadership, he has been integral in transforming the organization's shelter model and expanding its support services. Chad has held leadership roles in various organizations, including North Central College, Naperville Jaycees, Bridge Communities, and many more, focusing on growth, innovation, and donor stewardship practices. He is a former singer and dancer who advocates for humanizing the experience of those facing homelessness.

In this episode…

In a community often seen as affluent, could there be a pressing homelessness issue lurking beneath the surface? What innovative solutions can truly make a difference in ending this cycle of homelessness?

Chad Pedigo, a community leader in the nonprofit sector, explores a revolutionary approach to helping individuals and families find stability. He outlines the transformation from temporary shelters to offering dignity and permanency through their Interim Housing Center model that repurposes hotels. Chad delves into the strategic funding and partnerships vital to their mission and the importance of seeing people, not labels, when assisting. With heartfelt stories and insightful strategies, he paints a compelling picture of proactive community support.

In this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, Paul Feith interviews Chad Pedigo, Vice President of Development at DuPage Pads, about innovative homelessness solutions. Chad introduces DuPage Pads' mission and innovative approach to tackling homelessness, the transformation from temporary shelters to permanency, DuPage Pads' funding sources and their strategic allocation, and the partnerships it fosters to address complex issues associated with homelessness.