Tag: Tom Siebert
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Kendall PADS closes for good, transfers funds to health department
After several years of providing meals, shelter, and social services to the area’s unhoused community, Kendall County PADS has decided to dissolve the nonprofit homeless support organization. Citing concerns overRead More
“[T]he Race and Justice Series is one way for Judson’s chapel to engage current issues of race relations in light of the gospel...”
Judson University to host virtual series on race, justice
By Tom Siebert ELGIN, Ill., Feb. 13, 2021 — To celebrate Black History Month and emphasize the importance of diversity at Judson University, the Christian college is hosting a virtualRead More
Since 2010, Kendall County PADS has been providing nutritious meals and safe, temporary housing at seven makeshift shelters from mid-October through mid-April.
Pandemic pushes Kendall County PADS to keep temporary homeless shelters shuttered
By Tom Siebert Assistant Director for Community Relations Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) of Kendall County YORKVILLE, Ill., Sept. 14, 2020 — The continuing COVID-19 health threat has forcedRead More
The university will start with a progressive return of Judson staff throughout the summer
Judson University in Elgin planning to begin in-person classes on Aug. 24
By Tom SiebertELGIN, Ill., May 12, 2020 — Judson University announced today that school officials are planning to begin the fall semester with Welcome Weekend on Aug. 21 and in-personRead More
She expressed her profound appreciation to all those who have volunteered, donated, or contributed in some way to PADS...
Anne Engelhardt stepping down from leadership of Kendall County PADS with gratitude, graciousness
By Tom Siebert YORKVILLE, Ill., Oct. 15, 2019 —The first guest of Kendall County PADS was a 34-year-old recovering alcoholic and single mother of four. That was on the eveningRead More
During the colder months of the calendar, 630 volunteers are needed to operate seven temporary shelter sites...
PADS of Kendall County facing challenges recruiting volunteers as shelter season looms
By Tom Siebert YORKVILLE, Ill., Sept. 20, 2019 — Famed psychiatrist Karl Menninger was once asked what his prescription was for someone who felt they were about to experience aRead More
Showing how faith and forgiveness healed Charleston church shooting survivors
Wheaton College screens new documentary ‘Emanuel’
By Tom Siebert WHEATON, Ill., June 11, 2019 — Gun massacres are a common occurrence in American life. During this year alone in the United States, there have been moreRead More