HOMELESS SHELTER | DIXON PADS SHELTER

Christian-based shelter that provides temporary housing for single men, single women, and families. Men are in separate residences from women and children even if the rest of their family is in the women's shelter. Residents are able to stay at the shelter for a maximum of 6 months as they work on a transition plan for self-sufficiency. The shelter provides referrals and support to residents as they work on their transition plan.

Provides shelter, services, clothing, food and daily needs for the residents. All prospective occupants must fill out an application and go through an interview process with a board member before entering the home. Open to families with children of all ages.

Physical Address

805 West 1st Street, Dixon, IL 61021

Hours

Mon 12 am - 11:59 pm; Tue 12 am - 11:59 pm; Wed 12 am - 11:59 pm; Thu 12 am - 11:59 pm; Fri 12 am - 11:59 pm; Sat 12 am - 11:59 pm; Sun 12 am - 11:59 pm;

Voice

(815) 288-6818

Main | Shelter

Application process

Phone is preferred to start the screening process, Applications are also available at the front door of the shelter, All potential residents must be screened before staying at the shelter

Fee

None

Required documents

Photo ID, if possible

Eligibility

Does not accept sex offenders and those with violent criminal histories, shelter is a zero-tolerance shelter, but they will provide referrals for those with substance abuse problems that want to seek treatment

Languages

English

Service area

Whiteside County, Illinois
Lee County, Illinois
Ogle County, Illinois

Agency info

DIXON PADS SHELTER

We provide shelter, services, clothing, food and daily needs for the residents. All perspective occupants must fill out an application and go through an interview process with a board member before entering the home.