DuPagePads to recognize John Mulherin with Annual Spirit Award

DuPagePads is pleased to recognize John Mulherin as the 2021 Spirit Award recipient during the 18th annual Wake Up Your Spirit Day on Wednesday,November 3.

The Spirit Award recognizes someone who has set an example for the DuPage community in terms of service to DuPagePads’ mission, demonstrates their support through years of volunteerism and involvement, and uses their voice to advocate for those who are struggling with homelessness

Since opening his law practice in 1970, John Mulherin, a Glen Ellyn resident, has been embedded in the DuPage community. Both professionally and as a volunteer; his work has contributed to great advancements in housing and human services.

Following a legacy of giving back instilled by his mentor, the late Hartman Stime, Mulherin has helped organizations including C.H.A.D., Bridge Communities, Habitat for Humanity, DuPagePads, and many others to accomplish their mission and grow their reach in the community to serve more people for more than 45 years. Involved with DuPagePads since its inception in the 1980s, Mulherin has helped the organization secure and expand shelter services, supportive housing opportunities, and on-site day support for advancing clients into stable housing. Known for helping quietly behind the scenes, Mulherin’s leadership and passion for helping others has made it possible for hundreds of people in our community to have a place to call "home".

Mulherin will be presented with the award during DuPagePads' annual Wake Up Your Spirit Day breakfast presentation on Wednesday, November 3, at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn.

For more information about the program and to purchase tickets visit https://dupagepads.org/wake-up-your-spirit-day-2021/