DuPage Pads
Chad Pedigo has an extensive work history, with their most recent position being Vice President of Development at DuPage Pads since 2019. In this role, they are responsible for leading the organization's relationship and fund development strategy to advance their mission of ending homelessness in DuPage County. Prior to this, Chad worked as the Director of Community Engagement at Bridge Communities, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Chad also served as President of the Naperville Jaycees from 2016 to 2017. In addition, Chad has held various positions with the City of Naperville, NCTV17, and North Central College, where they worked as the Fine Arts Manager and Box Office Manager. Chad has also been involved with the Naperville Jaycees Last Fling, serving on the Executive Committee and as Logistics Coordinator.
Chad Pedigo's education history begins in 2001 at Lincoln College, where they completed an Associates in the Arts degree. During their time there, they focused on subjects such as Communications, Music Education, and Performing Arts. Afterward, from 2003 to 2006, Chad attended North Central College, where they pursued a degree in Musical Theatre and Theatre History. In 2011, Chad returned to North Central College to pursue a Graduate Degree in Master of Leadership Studies, with a specialization in Social Entrepreneurship, which they completed in 2013.
DuPage Pads
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At DuPagePads, our mission is to end homelessness in DuPage County and we believe we have the solution: housing coupled with support services and employment. Recognizing 30 years of service, DuPagePads has assisted more than 28,000 people, provided nearly 700,000 nights of shelter and over 2,000,000 meals. As the largest and only non-restrictive shelter in the community, DuPagePads is essential to those who are homeless in DuPage County, Illinois. Operating 365 nights a year throughout the county, we first address the basic need for food and shelter, then provide comprehensive support services and Career Employment Solutions to address their individual barriers to return to a place to call “home.” Thank you for joining us and believing in our mission to end homelessness. We know… When someone believes in you, everything can change. Click here to see lives that have been transformed: http://dupagepads.org/what-we-do/success-stories/