Offering Pathways Home
We are working to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. We provide emergency shelter, affordable homes, and supportive services that enable people to overcome homelessness and find pathways home.
Emergency Shelters
We provide overnight accommodations in safe, warm locations for anyone seeking refuge.
Affordable Homes
We work with you to find an affordable housing solution and help you build fundamental skills for long-term housing success.
Supportive Services
We’re here to empower you at every step of your journey with connections to community resources.
About Us
South Suburban Public Action to Deliver Shelter (SSPADS) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization working to prevent and end homelessness in the south suburbs of Chicago.
20,000+
People helped to overcome homelessness
700,000+
Nights of shelter provided
2,000,000+
Meals Provided
400+
People accessing affordable housing each year
Take Action
Provide someone with a pathway home.
Stay Connected
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NOTE: If you are an SSPADS client seeking or receiving services, please call, email a staff member, or use our contact form.