History In 1987, awareness grew of the increasing need to provide emergency overnight shelter for people who were experiencing homelessness. Modeled after another program, PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter and Supportive Services) opened its emergency overnight shelter program on Christmas Eve. PADS Crisis Services, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing emergency...
PADS is the first point of contact for the homeless in Lake County and often the only hope for someone facing a long night in the harsh cold or blistering heat. We serve individuals, families with children, the mentally ill, and veterans regardless of their reason for being homeless by providing vital services, such as emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, street outreach, and social...