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Digs with Dignity is an organization with the mission of helping families transitioning out of homelessness. The organization takes empty homes and furnishes the spaces with upcycled furniture. Cofounder and Executive Director, Kim Hannay, joins live in studio to share more about this organization.
Digs with Dignity is an organization with the mission of helping families transitioning out of homelessness. The organization takes empty homes and furnishes the spaces with upcycled furniture. Cofounder and Executive Director, Kim Hannay, joins live in studio to share more about this organization.
Shirley Raines, 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' founder, dies at 58
Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.
Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.
Kevin Johnson: Former NFL defensive lineman's death being investigated as homicide
Kevin Johnson played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s. His cause of death is being investigated as a homicide.
Kevin Johnson played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s. His cause of death is being investigated as a homicide.
‘Service goes beyond enforcement’: Cook County Sheriff’s Office aids those in need
Officers from the Sheriff's housing Assistance Resource Program (SHARP) distributed everyday essentials to Chicagoans in need, just in time for the winter storm.
Officers from the Sheriff's housing Assistance Resource Program (SHARP) distributed everyday essentials to Chicagoans in need, just in time for the winter storm.
‘Good Night Chicago’ delivers relief to unsheltered homeless this winter with Backpack Beds
Good Night Chicago is providing relief to the city's unsheltered homeless population this winter by distributing Backpack Beds.
Good Night Chicago is providing relief to the city's unsheltered homeless population this winter by distributing Backpack Beds.
Illinois saw 116% increase in homelessness in 2024, HUD report says
Illinois saw a 116% increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness in early 2024.
Illinois saw a 116% increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness in early 2024.
Sendy Soto appointed Chicago's first-ever Chief Homelessness Officer
In an effort to curb the homelessness crisis in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed the city's first-ever Chief Homelessness Officer (CHO).
In an effort to curb the homelessness crisis in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed the city's first-ever Chief Homelessness Officer (CHO).
From streets to stability: Chicago nonprofit offers lifeline to city's homeless community
There are roughly 68,000 people experiencing homelessness in Chicago, a staggering number that is the driving force behind the mission of one local nonprofit. Through outreach, they are providing a threshold to new beginnings.
There are roughly 68,000 people experiencing homelessness in Chicago, a staggering number that is the driving force behind the mission of one local nonprofit. Through outreach, they are providing a threshold to new beginnings.
Chicago nonprofit offers lifeline to city's homeless community
There are roughly 68,000 people experiencing homelessness in Chicago, a staggering number that is the driving force behind the mission of one local nonprofit. Through outreach, they are providing a threshold to new beginnings.
There are roughly 68,000 people experiencing homelessness in Chicago, a staggering number that is the driving force behind the mission of one local nonprofit. Through outreach, they are providing a threshold to new beginnings.
Alabama police chief offers 'sincerest apology' after officer's 'homeless quilt' Facebook post
In the post, two officers are shown with attached cardboard signs, apparently confiscated from homeless individuals panhandling for money.
In the post, two officers are shown with attached cardboard signs, apparently confiscated from homeless individuals panhandling for money.