Join Nicole, Jessica and Mielle's
Duffels of Dignity
BRINGING DIGNITY
TO THOSE IN NEED
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Facts about Homelessness in LA
Some Important Facts:
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653,104 people (including 111,620 children) experienced homelessness in the United States in 2023, a record-high tally and a 12% increase over 2022
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California leads the nation in homeless population, and Los Angeles County had approximately 75,000 homeless individuals as of January 2023
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LA has the second-largest homeless population among all cities in the United States
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According to Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, there was a 10% increase in homelessness within Los Angeles from 2020 to 2023
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From 2022 to 2023 alone, unsheltered homelessness in Los Angeles increased 14%
OUR MISSION
Duffels of Dignity is about humanity, dignity, and empathy. D.o.D is about bringing a little comfort to the unfortunate, the downtrodden, the homeless of Los Angeles. Through our collective efforts, we will gather and distribute some basic necessities for those without a roof over their heads. We will also provide useful information about resources for the unhoused residents of Los Angeles. We intend to make a meaningful difference in the lives of homeless individuals in our community and foster hope and dignity, one bag at a time.
Helping Hand
About Us
Our names are Nicole Soroudi, Jessica Naghi, and Mielle Bolour
Duffels of Dignity was founded by three lifelong friends, Nicole, Jessica, and Mielle, driven by a shared sense of compassion and a deep-rooted desire to serve the most vulnerable members of our Los Angeles community.
As a community-based project based on compassion and service, we founded Duffels of Dignity. Our goal is to help homeless people regain their dignity and receive useful assistance by assembling and distributing duffel bags packed with necessities, including food, clothing, and hygiene products.
Nicole and Mielle lead practical outreach and coordinate community projects, turning our ideas into action, while Jessica, who hopes to practice law and is a social justice activist, spearheads structural change. Our team believes even small acts of compassion can create a big impact.
We appreciate you joining us in changing the world, one bag, one person, and one act of dignity at a time, whether your goal is to give, volunteer, or learn.
