GOODNIGHT CHICAGO

Dignity is a human right

Providing Chicago's un-sheltered homeless people with dignified Backpack Beds.

You can help Chicago's Homeless

1,632 Chicagoans will sleep on our streets tonight.

GoodNight Chicago is bringing the Community and Homeless Agencies together to provide emergency relief Backpack Beds to unsheltered homeless people on Chicago's streets. The study proven Backpack Bed is an emergency portable bed that improves dignity, health, warmth, sleep and comfort.

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Chicago's Homeless Agencies working together

Chicago Homelessness Statistics

The total number of people experiencing homelessness in Chicago on a given day in 2023 was estimated to be 6,139. (Chicago Point-in-Time Count 2023)

On any given night 1,632 individuals in Chicago were identified as experiencing unsheltered homelessness, meaning they were living on the streets or in places not meant for human habitation.

There has been a spike in the number of women experiencing homelessness (foxnews.com)

Many of Chicago's homeless are in the 41-60+ years of age group, making them high risk to illness from the elements (foxnews.com)

80% of the unsheltered homeless in Chicago are men (2019, chicago.gov).

The broader issue of housing instability, which includes individuals at risk of homelessness or experiencing temporary housing insecurity, is also a significant concern in Chicago.

As of August, 2024 the average rent in Chicago is $2,225.00 per month (renthub.com)

As of August, 2024 the average price of a home in Chicago is $327,898.69 (zillow.com)

These people need your help. The homeless situation in Chicago is continuing to get worse. We are seeing violence to these people increasing with not enough help from the government. Your donation can help someone sleep safer tonight and save them from the cold this winter.

Homelessness in Chicago is a critical issue, with a significant number of people forced to sleep on the streets due to a lack of affordable housing and support services. Sadly, this vulnerable population faces a growing threat of violence, making their already challenging circumstances even more dire.

Homelessness can be caused by

Family violence

Mental health issues

Physical health issue e.g. accident at work and bills mount up

Loss of employment, under-employment or inability to gain a new job

Limited housing / rental stress

Drug and alcohol addiction (which can occur AFTER being homeless)

Traumatic Experiences

One or a combination of these factors can lead to someone becoming homeless. Sometimes homelessness can occur due to someone moving to a new area and losing their job, and not having any support to help. Other times it can be something as simple as not being able to afford housing.

Homelessness can affect anyone at any time. The tiniest life change can cause someone to lose everything they have in a blink of an eye. It's a terrible place for anyone to be in as you will never know what will happen to you on the streets.

Whatever the reason - Americans sleeping on our streets need immediate shelter to survive.

Backpack Beds SAVE LIVES

Backpack Bed for Homeless partners with homeless services across America to distribute our study proven Backpack Beds to street sleeping homeless without shelter.

We are a 501(c)3 charity that relies on the support of everyday Americans to help give back safety to people living on the streets. Your donation can help someone survive a night on the streets by protecting them from the harsh weather climates that can happen at night.