Each month, Woodridge UMC's Outreach Committee designates an organization, ministry, or mission (or two) to be the recipient of our monthly Outreach Offering. 

April 2025 

PADs Fundraiser - The Great Descent

DuPage PADS' mission is to end homelessness in DuPage County. Their Interim Housing Center, known affectionately as the IHC, provides a safe place to sleep, food and connections to case management for approximately 300 people each night through 115 rooms. This program replaced the system of clients needing to travel from church to church which we supported for many years. We are excited to participate in this year's THE GREAT DESCENT fundraiser for DuPage PADS on Saturday, April 12th and you are invited to support this worthy cause. We have exceeded the original target goal and are now at $1425 – how much farther can we go!!!
 
Larry Cash is committed to the event as WUMC's rappeler! CLICK HERE to be directed to Larry’s Fundraising page.  All funds collected in our monthly April Outreach will also be given to DuPage PADS to support their mission and Larry’s efforts.
 
DuPage PADS is reaching new heights in their effort to end homelessness with The Great Descent. Partnering with Over the Edge, DuPage Pads is hosting a new and exciting fundraiser event for the first time. The event will see 100 thrill-seeking participants rappel 12 stories down the side of Hotel Arista located in the heart of the City Gate Centre in Naperville, Illinois. Participants will raise a minimum $500 in donations to support DuPage Pads' mission of ending homelessness. The Great Descent is a day-long event, which runs from 7am to 5pm at Hotel Arista. There are plenty of slots available for anyone interested in attending after services. Family, friends, and spectators are invited to come down and support participants throughout the day. 

Interested in Participating? CLICK HERE
Interested in Volunteering? CLICK HERE

 Ways to donate to the April Outreach Offering:
—Check or cash in an Outreach Offering envelope placed in the offering plate in the
—Narthex (the room outside the sanctuary) or in the gold-plated mail slot at the church’s east door.
—Online via our website. Select “Current Month Outreach” in the drop down menu.
—Text the amount you want to give to 630-449-7121 and select “Current Month Outreach” in the drop down menu.