Introduction:

Within each month and across the year, we publish snapshots: items redistributed, bridges made, meals provided, waste diverted, and hours volunteered. Your donations become real outcomes for households across Chicago.

What 40% Transition Rate Means:

Not just immediate relief — sustained transformation

• Skills development leading to employment

• Stable housing after temporary assistance

• Volunteer opportunities building confidence

• Barter exchange creating income streams

• Community connections reducing isolation

We measure transformation, not just transactions.

Success Stories:

• Employment Success: Professional clothing + hygiene services → job interview → full-time employment → now volunteers weekends

• Skills to Income: Offered bookkeeping through barter → received graphic design training → now runs freelance business

• Community Connection: Received support → children improved attendance → family now volunteers as morning greeters

How We Measure:

• Every donation is logged and acknowledged

• Requests are tracked from intake to fulfillment

• Privacy first: stories shared with consent and sensitive details protected

• 13 Jewels framework guides operations

• Transparent tracking through 09090 Portal

Environmental Impact:

🌱 Waste Diverted: 2,000+ lbs monthly from landfills

   Food Rescued: Partnership with local providers prevents waste

   Sustainable Operations: Upcycled materials, eco-friendly practices

Partners and Programs:

• Donation Markets and Barter Posts

• Hygiene Station

• Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen

• School and youth collaborations

• Communities in Action network