Digs With Dignity

Tickets are on sale now to DIGS Annual Welcome Home Gala, celebrating 250 families served in our mission to break the cycle of homelessness in Chicago. More than a fundraising event, the Welcome Home Gala invites everyone involved in Digs with Dignity’s mission - from volunteers and previously served clients to anyone interested in learning more - to celebrate this major milestone as a community! Purchase tickets at https://buff.ly/mkdOkt6

Volunteers from Strata Decision Technology joined us for their 2nd DIGS Day of the year to furnish this space for a single mom of 2. While Mom works toward her nursing degree, she gets her joy from raising an 8 year old daughter who loves drawing and a 3 year old son who is currently obsessed with posing in front of mirrors. She was completely floored when she came back to a fully furnished home at the end of the day, saying “Everything just goes perfect. Can I give everybody a hug?” 🩵 Welcome home!

We transformed this old school bed frame for a little girl who LOVES pink. Our team restores 6-8 pieces of used furniture every week in the warehouse, customizing each piece to be perfect for each person - just like this bubblegum bed frame!

Domestic violence and housing instability work hand-in-hand to disrupt the lives of so many families across the world, including more than 30% of the families Digs with Dignity has served since 2019. We have worked with so many people who bravely fled abusive partners, leaving all of their belongings behind with the hope of creating a safer future. Single parents who just want to raise their children in a loving environment. Children who left their books and toys behind. That’s why we ask questions like “What’s your favorite color?” and “What do your kids like to do?” when we first meet our DIGS families. That’s why we work to create a space that feels like home for every individual we meet. Home should be safe. Home should be peaceful. For DIGS families, home is a place where healing happens. This month and every month, all of us at Digs with Dignity are proud to support families impacted by domestic violence in our mission to break the cycle of homelessness.

We can’t wait to see you at our annual Welcome Home Gala coming up on Thursday, October 23 at Lacuna Lofts! Get your tickets to join us in celebrating 250 families supported in our mission to break the cycle of homelessness in Chicago. Tickets on sale now! Get yours at https://lnkd.in/gfpPzxuG

Looking back at a September filled with impact 💙 Our team is constantly blown away by how this community shows up. Whether you donated furniture and home goods, volunteered in the warehouse, brought your team out for a DIGS Day, or hosted a fundraiser, your action made an impact this month. Thank you for joining our mission to break the cycle of homelessness in Chicago!

Three years ago, lifelong carpenter Anthony and his daughter Jessica lost everything in a fire. They moved through several shelters while working hard to find stable housing. Despite health challenges, including an upcoming hip surgery, Anthony is focused on providing comfort and stability for Jessica. Our team worked with Headlands Technologies LLC to fill their new apartment with everything they need to finally have some peace at home after so much instability. Welcome home 🩵

“One of the things that we love about the Gala is that it ends up being this wonderful celebration of all the hard work and the accomplishments throughout the year.” Anthony Ewing, Thoughtium Join Silver Sponsor Thoughtium and more teams, businesses, and individuals making a difference as event sponsors at Digs with Dignity's Welcome Home Gala. The event is coming up on October 23, 2025. Don't miss your chance to make an impact in your community! Email Kim at kim@digswithdignity.org to get started.

We’re excited to welcome Nicole Mincu, MPH, Community Engagement Coordinator, to the DIGS team! Nicole has been a regular volunteer with DIGS since March, when she stumbled across our warehouse while looking for a different vendor. She was amazed by our work and got involved that same day! DIGS mission, sustainable initiatives, and supportive team of staff and volunteers kept her coming back each week. As Community Engagement Coordinator, she will support the operations team with warehouse projects, volunteer coordinating, and more. Fun fact about Nicole that you might not know? She speaks Romanian! Got more questions for Nicole? Chat with her when you volunteer in the warehouse and on DIGS Days!

"It's been really important for our employees to see our organization give back, but more importantly, to instill a culture of service amongst our employees." Kristen Grisius, Headlands Tech Join Presenting Sponsor Headlands Technologies LLC and more teams, businesses, and individuals making a difference as event sponsors at Digs with Dignity's Welcome Home Gala. The event is coming up on October 23, 2025. Don't miss your chance to make an impact in your community! Email Kim at kim@digswithdignity.org to get started.