Mission

AT DIGS WITH DIGNITY, OUR MISSION IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS BY FURNISHING HOMES WITH CREATIVE, CUSTOM DESIGNS USING SUSTAINABLE, UPCYCLED SOLUTIONS. AS A 501(C)(3), THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH CHICAGO-BASED SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO IDENTIFY THOSE IN NEED AND UTILIZES A WAREHOUSE OF DONATED AND REFURBISHED FURNITURE AND HOME GOODS TO OUTFIT HOMES. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT MAY INCLUDE DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS, VETERANS, THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN JOB LOSS OR THOSE DEALING WITH EXTREME HEALTH SITUATIONS. THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SUPPORT THOSE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO MAY BE COMING FROM A SHELTER, ON THE STREET, OR LIVING DOUBLED UP WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WITH A FULLY FURNISHED HOME OF FURNITURE WHILE KEEPING FURNITURE AND WASTE OUT OF LANDFILLS.