NIRCO’s Warm Hand Off & PADS Collaboration
NIRCO is proud to announce a collaboration with PADS, further expanding access to recovery support and essential services for individuals under-housed, unsheltered, or in transition. Through this collaboration, the Warm Hand-Off Project will now provide direct services from the PADS location, ensuring immediate and compassionate support services are being provided for those navigating housing instability and recovery. The introduction to this partnership was met with enthusiasm, as individuals quickly engaged and opened up after just a short time of conversation. This response reaffirms the importance of trust-building, accessibility, and community-based outreach. By working together, NIRCO and PADS strengthen their shared mission of empowering individuals on their journey toward stability, recovery, and personal growth. This collaboration marks a significant step toward integrating support services within trusted community spaces. It ensures that individuals receive support from those who have walked the journey themselves, carrying the wisdom, empathy, and lived experience needed to guide others toward healing and stability. By connecting with people who truly understand the challenges firsthand, this initiative fosters trust, empowerment, and resilience, reinforcing the belief that transformation is possible when surrounded by compassionate and knowledgeable allies.
For more details on services or ways to support this initiative, please contact:
PADS Contact Address: 1801 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: (847) 689-0541 Website: PADS Lake County NIRCO Contact Address: 202 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: (847) 662-3205 Email: info@nircolakecounty.org Website: NIRCO Lake County
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