Depaul USA is a national homeless services nonprofit headquartered in Chicago. Now operating in 12 cities across 11 U.S. states, Depaul USA serves over 5,400 individuals annually. In 2015, Depaul USA created the Dax Program in Chicago for college students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Since then, Dax has steadily expanded to three other cities: NYC, LA, and Philadelphia. The Chicago Dax Program serves DePaul University and City Colleges of Chicago students, housing and supporting 35 students in 2023. Conservatively, 68,000 college students experience homelessness annually, help Depaul USA house more Chicago students in need.
