OPERATION EDDA HOMELESS PERSONS SURVIVAL
MOVEMENT!
WE Honor The Deserving, attempt to educate the others, and question those who do not understand!
AMERICA'S INVISIBLE SOCIETY
hOMELESSNESS LIKE MANY OTHER SOCIAL PROBLEMS IS EXTRICABLY linked and caused by POVERTY,LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, MEDICAL ISSUES, LOW INCOME INEQUALITY AND ESCAPING VIOLENCe.
homelessness is on the rise!
Roughly 17% (approximately 3,202 individuals) 18,836 PEOPLE experiencing homeleness in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs are veterans, according to the City of Chicago's 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count and estimates by guardiAN corps of america (GCA).
aLTHOUGH IT IS CHALLENGING TO ACTUALLY PINPOINT THE EXACT NUMBER OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WHO COUCH SURF. Approximately 5% to 22% of the homeless population couch surF. this segment of the homeless population is also known as the hidden homeless population. homeless individuals couch surf IN A LOCATION they do not call home. this category is rarely recognized and documented. Couch surfing is a form of homelessness because its less seen and visible than individuals living on the streetS.
the Hidden homeless population is relatively unkown to society CONSIDERING many who couch surf HAVE NOT RECEIVED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TRACK and document.
tent cities and encampments are proping up throughout the city of chicago and several suburban areas.
Chicago ranks third in the top 25 cities in America for HAVING the largest most difficult homeless problem.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP!
SUPPORT THE GUARDIAN CORPS OF AMERICA MISSION!
hOMELESSNESS LIKE MANY OTHER SOCIAL PROBLEMS IS EXTRICABLY linked and caused by POVERTY,LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, MEDICAL ISSUES, LOW INCOME INEQUALITY AND ESCAPING VIOLENCe.
homelessness is on the rise!
Roughly 17% (approximately 3,202 individuals) 18,836 PEOPLE experiencing homeleness in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs are veterans, according to the City of Chicago's 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count and estimates by guardiAN corps of america (GCA).
aLTHOUGH IT IS CHALLENGING TO ACTUALLY PINPOINT THE EXACT NUMBER OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WHO COUCH SURF. Approximately 5% to 22% of the homeless population couch surF. this segment of the homeless population is also known as the hidden homeless population. homeless individuals couch surf IN A LOCATION they do not call home. this category is rarely recognized and documented. Couch surfing is a form of homelessness because its less seen and visible than individuals living on the streetS.
the Hidden homeless population is relatively unkown to society CONSIDERING many who couch surf HAVE NOT RECEIVED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TRACK and document.
tent cities and encampments are proping up throughout the city of chicago and several suburban areas.
Chicago ranks third in the top 25 cities in America for HAVING the largest most difficult homeless problem.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP!
SUPPORT THE GUARDIAN CORPS OF AMERICA MISSION!
MISSION STATEMENT
VISION STATEMENT
Our Values
WE are a Bold and Daring Street Organization!
WE are a community!
WE build sustainable pathways to stability for homeless U.S. military veterans, and homeless U.S. citizens.
WE provide tangible support by connecting homeless U.S. military veterans and homeless U.S. citizens with the resoures they need to regain independence.
WE are unwavering in our commitment to supporting those who have served our nation, and find themselves without a home.
WE will advocate for change and educate the public to ensure homeless Americans are not ignored. We are dedicated to securing housing and support services for homeless U.S. military veterans, and homeless U.S. citizens.
WE strive to advance our mission, and believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home.
Anything less is unacceptable!
He was once like You!
A Person living in Poverty isn't lacking in character, just lacking in resources!
OUR SERVICES
We donate and distribute on a DAILY Basis Clothing, Food, Sleeping Gear, Sleeping Mats, Brown Bag Lunches, and OPERATION EDDA Homeless Persons Survival Kits DIRECTLY to homeless U.S. military veterans, and homeless U.S. citizens!
WE serve HOT MEALS during certain holidays!
Guardian Corps of America is fighting homelessness through Direct Outreach Distribution.
We often assist the homeless individual transition to permanent housing.
We can help an individual from becoming homeless through our Homeless Prevention Program.
PRODUCT QUALITY CONTROL
Before the Start of the Distribution Process all products are carefully checked
and made certain to be in excellent condition or brand new.
All non perishable food is checked to have a long expiration date. of 180 days from the purchase date.
Should discovery occur that a product is damaged, or unacceptable. GCA reserves the RIGHT to discard any product considered unacceptable for distribution.
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GCA SERGEANT BABE SURVIVAL KIT!
The Sergeant Babe Survival Kit includes food, treats, bottled water, and feeding bowl.
Guardian Corps of America is a strong advocate for service dogs, homeless dogs, and cats and stray dogs and cats.
15% of homeless dogs and cats in America belong to a homeless person.
GCA organizes donations of pet food, leashes, crates, blankets and other essential items for homeless pets and stray dogs and cats.
Addressing the needs of a homeless person's pet can be a critical part of providing comprehensive care, as it helps maintain the person's stability and ability to care for themselves.
Pets offer homeless individuals vital comfort, companionship, and unconditional love, which can reduce isolation and provide a sense of purpose.
A bond between a homeless person and their pets is profound, and many owners will prioritze their pets well being over their own needs.
The Guardian Corps of America organize pet food drives to collect and distribute pet food and supplies to those in need.
IMPORTANT: Supplies for homeless Americans including The SERGEANT BABE Survival Kit
Can Be Ordered at REQUEST SERVICE BELOW!
CLOTHING
FOOD
SLEEPING BAGS, MATS, BLANKETS
OPERATION EDDA HOMELESS PERSONS SURVIVAL KITS
DONATIONS
Guardian Corps of America is a 501c-3 Registered Non-Profit Organization
EIN # 45-5456703
Use the PayPal Donation Button above to make a financial donation or send your donation to
Guardian Corps of America PO Box 603, Lombard, IL. 60148
YOU! Can also make your donation at our GO FUND ME Page using the link https://gofund.me/6e48fbe7
Guardian Corps of America Accepts IN-KIND Donations
WE Accept Clothing, Non -Perishable Food, Sleeping Gear, and Hygiene Products
*IMPORTANT: Clothing must be pre-packaged by (manufacture) and brand new.
Non - Perishable food and Hygiene products must have a minimum 180 day expiration date
from purchase date. Sleeping gear must be in excellent condition or brand new.
To make an IN-KIND Donation call 630 - 415 - 3281.
YOU will receive a receipt for your Tax Deductible Donation!
Homeless U.S. military veterans and U.S. citizens of America NEED Your HELP!
Photographs below taken
by
Anthony E. La Piana,
Executive Director / President
Guardian Corps of America
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Volunteer Opportunities
AMERICA NEEDS YOU!
GCA OFFERS CLASSROOM AND STREET OUTREACH TRAINING TO NEW AND EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS!
GUARDIAN CORPS OF AMERICA
PO BOX 603
LOMBARD, IL. 60148
www.usaguardian.org
info@usaguardian.org
630-415-3281
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 9am to 8pm
Saturday and Sunday (On Call)
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Monday - Friday 9am to 8pm
Saturday and Sunday (On Call)
Copyright 2025
All Rights Reserved
