Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) -- Sterling
Agency Name:Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) -- Sterling
Contact:Shaun Taylor, Executive Director
Address:111 East 29th Street, Sterling, IL 61081
Phone:(815) 626-2210 (answering machine prior to 5:00 PM; see Remarks)
Purpose / Notes:
To provide emergency shelter and food for the homeless. A representative is available
to answer questions from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. PADS provides temporary shelter from
7:00 PM to 7:00AM. This 34,000 square foot shelter includes a washer and dryer, a
refrigerator, television, and comfortable beds on which to sleep. The facility also
has separate bathrooms for men and women. There is also a bedroom for families so
as not to separate them into two different rooms. The shelter can hold up to 26 people.
The shelter also provides two square meals of dinner and breakfast. Some requirements
and restrictions apply to the shelter. The shelter is also used as a cooling center
in the summer. The facility accepts donations of new clothing, food, and paper products.
Other donations are appreciated.
Counties:
Lee
Whiteside
Whiteside