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"Homelessness in Chicago has surged in recent years, with the number of
unhoused Chicagoans tripling last year. As housing costs climb and public
funding shrinks, more families are cycling in and out of shelters without the
resources to make a new place feel like home.
One local nonprofit is tackling that gap, offering support that social service
agencies aren’t able to provide. By collecting and upcycling donated furniture,
the Chicago-based nonprofit Digs With Dignity designs and furnishes homes for
families transitioning out of homelessness, creating spaces that feel
comfortable, functional and dignified.
The organization’s dual mission — preventing waste and preventing displacement
— has helped keep hundreds of families stably housed. While the notion that
America’s homelessness crisis is intractable has persisted, Digs With Dignity
helps show how pairing affordable housing with additional support can help
break the cycle of homelessness.
Next City spoke with co-founder and executive director Kim Hannay about how
circular economy principles can support housing stability and help families
stay housed for good."
Via
Reasons to be Cheerful:
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Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
