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Homeless Shelter | Dixon PADS Shelter
805 West 1st Street, Dixon, IL 61021
Eligibility
Does not accept sex offenders and those with violent criminal histories, shelter is a zero-tolerance shelter, but will provide referrals for those with substance abuse problems that want to seek treatment
Required documents
Photo ID, if possible
Hours
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Intake Mon-Sun 24 hours
(815) 677-8495
Voice·
Main Phone
(815) 288-6818
Voice·
Main Phone
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
Fees
None
Service area
Lee County, IL
Ogle County, IL
Whiteside County, IL
Provides temporary shelter 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.
Date of Last Formal Update
05/08/2026
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
What's Here
Providing organization
Dixon PADS Shelter
Provides shelter, clothing, food and daily essentials for the residents.