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!
IN 2024 GUARDIAN CORPS OF AMERICA (GCA) ESTIMATED 18,351 PEOPLE WERE HOMELESS IN THE GREATER CHICAGOLAND AREA. APPROXIMATELY 17% WERE VETERANS.
Nearly 48% of the homeless population couch surF IN A LOCATION they do not call their home. this category is rarely recognized and documented.
the underground homeless population is relatively unkown to society CONSIDERING many HAVE NOT RECEIVED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TRACK and document AN individual who is homeless.
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!
IN 2024 GUARDIAN CORPS OF AMERICA (GCA) ESTIMATED 18,351 PEOPLE WERE HOMELESS IN THE GREATER CHICAGOLAND AREA. APPROXIMATELY 17% WERE VETERANS.
Nearly 48% of the homeless population couch surF IN A LOCATION they do not call their home. this category is rarely recognized and documented.
the underground homeless population is relatively unkown to society CONSIDERING many HAVE NOT RECEIVED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TRACK and document AN individual who is homeless.
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 build bridges to the future for homeless U.S. Military Veterans,
and homeless U.S. citizens.
WE engage and support those who have gone before us who have served to protect our great nation with valor and courage.
WE shall NOT waiver in our commitment to support those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in serving our nation, and now find themselves homeless.
WE shall withstand any force, meet any challenge, and strongly refute those who ignore homeless Americans.
WE are dedicated to the struggle in saving homeless U.S. Military Veterans, and homeless U.S. citizens.
WE Strive to Advance Our Mission!
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 Clothing, Food, Sleeping Gear, Sleeping Mats, and OPERATION EDDA Homeless Persons Survival Kits DIRECTLY to the homeless population!
One of many ways Guardian Corps of America is fighting homelessness is through Direct Outreach Distribution. WE Distribute Directly to the homeless population food, clothing, sleeping gear and hygiene care packages.
We also assist the homeless person make the transition to permanent housing.
And we can help an individual from becoming homeless through our Homeless Prevention Program.
PRODUCT QUALITY CONTROL
Before the Distribution Process begins 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.
GCA SERGEANT BABE SURVIVAL KIT!
GCA services and supports homeless dogs, and cats of homeless Americans!
15% of homeless dogs and cats belong to the homeless population.
GCA SERGEANT BABE SERVICE DOG Program:
GCA will help assist a U.S. Military Veteran and U.S. Citizen to potentially secure a service dog. Raise Awareness regarding Illinois laws protecting service dogs. GCA Acts as a strong advocate for service dogs and can organize educational workshops.
The GCA Sergeant Babe Survival Kit
includes food, treats, bottled water and feeding bowl.
IMPORTANT: Supplies for Homeless Americans including The SERGEANT BABE Survival Kit
Can Be Ordered In Advance 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!
The homeless Men and Women 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!
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)
Copyright 2025
All Rights Reserved
Monday - Friday 9am to 8pm
Saturday and Sunday (On Call)
Copyright 2025
All Rights Reserved
