- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Custom furnish a home for a Chicago family exiting homelessness
ORGANIZATION: DIGS WITH DIGNITY CORPORATION
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
3 people are interested
Join the DIGS team in our warehouse! Here's what the day will look like:
- Help sort incoming donations and organize the warehouse (with Juan, Head of Internal Operations)
- Get to know the family we're working with this week and select furniture and home goods custom to their needs, wants, and lifestyle (with Sara, Interior Designer)
- Try your hand at restoring and upcycling used furniture for future DIGS families (with Jan, Repair & Restoration Expert)
More opportunities with DIGS WITH DIGNITY CORPORATION
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About DIGS WITH DIGNITY CORPORATION
Location:
1965 W Pershing Rd, Dock 7, CHICAGO, IL 60609, US
Mission Statement
Digs With Dignity's mission is to break the cycle of homelessness by furnishing homes with creative, custom designs using sustainable, upcycled solutions. We instill dignity and hope in individuals and families transitioning into new homes while prioritizing environmental sustainability.
Description
Digs With Dignity transforms empty houses into dignified, functional homes for individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness. With a mission to foster stability and hope, we collaborate closely with families to create personalized spaces that reflect their needs and personalities. Our team and volunteers design interiors that promote comfort and belonging, using donated furniture and household items to provide sustainable and heartfelt solutions.
Since our beginnings in 2019, we have furnished homes for more than 200 families, keeping 235,000+ pounds of furniture and waste out of landfills in the process. 95% of the families we remain in contact with are still housed.
Join us in our mission to break the cycle of homelessness - one family at a time.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Community,
Homeless & Housing
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1965 West Pershing RoadDock 7Chicago, IL 60609
(41.82203 ,-87.67445 )
DATE POSTED
May 5, 2025
SKILLS
- Interior Design
- Upholstery
- Carpentry
- Interior / Exterior Decorating
- Woodworking
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 18
- 2-5 hours
- Unfortunately our warehouse building is only accessible by stairs. Please get in touch with our team about any accessibility concerns (contact Juan at juan@digswithdignity.org)!
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 10
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- Donation required
- To coordinate a private group volunteering opportunity, please contact Jill at jill@digswithdignity.org