DAWGS VPS Community Outreach – Giving Hope and Changing Lives

DAWGS VPS philanthropy efforts have touched many lives:

• Helping Veterans realize a brighter, better future
• Giving a homeless family hope and a new furnished home
• Providing opportunities for inner city teenage girls to live happier and healthier lifestyles
• Rescuing dogs that have been abandoned
• Providing employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities

Giving a Family Hope and a Home – DAWGS VPS and Humble Design

DAWGS Vacant Property Security Day of Service with Humble Design resulted in providing a fully furnished apartment and a new laptop to a deserving mother and her children. A hard working mother, a victim of domestic abuse was able to move out of a shelter and into a safe home for her family. Read Full Story

Enriching Inner City Teenage Girls Lives – DAWGS VPS and Lipstick Saints

DAWGS VPS sponsored the Lipstick Saints  annual “No Boys Allowed” workshop. This workshop is a girls empowerment session, centered around the sport of basketball. The event included an inspirational talk from guest speaker Shajaunna Jordan, Owner of the GWGA team, Chicago Breeze. Read Full Story

Providing Employment and a New Legion Post for Veterans – DAWGS VPS and Legion Post #2091

DAWGS has a long history of giving back to those who have served in the US Military. When Chicago’s American Legion Post #2091 was in need of a new location, DAWGS donated time and materials to secure the post during the rehabilitation. In addition to the donation, DAWGS hired veterans to work on the project. Read Full Story

Providing Jobs to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities – DAWGS VPS and Shore Community Services

DAWGS uses Shore Packaging Solutions to sort and re-kit their equipment once it is removed from a property. The relationship has been a win-win for DAWGS and Shore Services. DAWGS receives competitively priced, quality packaging services while Shore is able to provide work for 20 employees through this recurring project. Read Full Story

Securing a Better Future for Local Veterans – DAWGS VPS and Lights of Honor International

DAWGS VPS donated their vacant property security services to a local non-profit Lights of Honor International during the rehabilitation of a property earmarked for veterans in need. Once restored, the property, obtained through the Freddie Mac Home Steps Program, will serve as a new residence for veterans and their families. Read Full Story

DAWGS VPS Rescuing Dogs

DAWGS doesn’t just keep vacant properties secure, they have saved and rescued many dogs while in the field. Paul Schornak, Eastern Regional Manager for DAWGS has himself rescued a total of eight dogs. Some were found roaming the streets or in vacant property he was securing – he managed to coax them into his car and take them to a non-kill animal shelter. Read Full Story