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DSQUARED HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS

CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 833777018 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · www.dsquared4homeless.org
revenue
$97K
expenses
$67K
net assets
$87K
employees
mission · from form 990

SUPPORTS THE MENTALLY ILL

profile · synthesized from sources

D Squared Homes for the Homeless is an Arizona-based nonprofit founded in 2019 that provides transitional support to prevent homelessness among individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and those experiencing housing instability. The organization offers flexible financial assistance, dignity bags with essential care items, and sustainable sleeping mats made from recycled plastic. It operates primarily in Maricopa County and focuses on serving populations who fall through the gaps of traditional social services.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Dignity Bag Program
Distributes bags containing essential hygiene and comfort items to unsheltered homeless individuals; engages teen volunteers in assembly and distribution
Fashion for Sustainability
Initiative using recycled materials to create sustainable fashion items, combining environmental stewardship with homelessness prevention awareness
GAP Program
Provides flexible financial assistance for rent and utility payments to employed individuals with serious mental illness who are experiencing temporary setbacks; requires case manager referral and client clinic standing
Plarn Program
Creates sleeping mats from recycled plastic grocery bags through volunteer crocheting or weaving; provides insulation, comfort, and protection for homeless individuals
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 7 activities
    • Dignity Bag Program
      Distributes hygiene bags containing common hygiene and comfort items to unsheltered individuals.
    • Dignity Bag Program
      Distributes hygiene and comfort items to unsheltered individuals through its "Dignity Bag Program."
    • Dignity Bag Program
      Distributes hygiene and comfort items to unsheltered individuals through its "Dignity Bag Program."
    • Dignity Bag Program
      Distributes hygiene bags and comfort items to unsheltered individuals through its "Dignity Bag Program."
    • Dignity Bag and hygiene item distribution
      Distributes hygiene and comfort items to unsheltered and homeless individuals through the "Dignity Bag Program," promoting dignity and basic care for those experiencing homelessness.
    • Distribution of hygiene and comfort items
      Provides hygiene bags and other comfort items to unsheltered individuals through its "Dignity Bag Program" and direct distribution efforts.
    • Distribution of hygiene and dignity items
      Provides hygiene bags and comfort items to unsheltered and homeless individuals through its "Dignity Bag Program," promoting health and dignity.
  • Recycled Plastic Sleeping Mats for Homeless Youth 7 activities
    • Plarn Program
      Operates a program where volunteers crochet or weave sleeping mats from recycled plastic grocery bags for homeless individuals.
    • Plarn Program
      Operates a "Plarn Program" where volunteers create sleeping mats for homeless individuals from recycled plastic grocery bags.
    • Plarn Program
      Operates a "Plarn Program" where volunteers create sleeping mats from recycled plastic grocery bags for homeless individuals.
    • Plarn Program for Sleeping Mats
      Operates a "Plarn Program" where volunteers crochet or weave sleeping mats from recycled plastic grocery bags for homeless individuals.
    • Plarn Program for homeless sleeping mats
      Operates the "Plarn Program," in which volunteers create sleeping mats from recycled plastic grocery bags through crocheting or weaving, providing practical, weather-resistant bedding for homeless individuals.
    • Plarn sleeping mat program
      Operates a "Plarn Program" in which volunteers create sleeping mats from recycled plastic grocery bags for distribution to homeless individuals.
    • Plarn sleeping mat program
      Operates a "Plarn Program" in which volunteers create sleeping mats from recycled plastic grocery bags for distribution to homeless individuals.
  • Youth Volunteer Recognition Programs 6 activities
    • Educational Scholarships
      Offers educational scholarships to youth aged 14–18 who are engaged in community service.
    • Educational Scholarships
      Offers educational scholarships to youth aged 14–18 who are engaged in community service.
    • Educational scholarships for youth in community service
      Offers educational scholarships to youth aged 14–18 who are engaged in community service, supporting their development and educational goals.
    • Youth Educational Scholarships
      Offers educational scholarships to youth aged 14–18 who are engaged in community service.
    • Youth educational scholarship program
      Offers educational scholarships to youth aged 14–18 who are engaged in community service.
    • Youth educational scholarships
      Offers educational scholarships to youth aged 14–18 who are engaged in community service.
  • Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance 6 activities
    • Flexible Financial Assistance for Homelessness Prevention
      Provides flexible financial assistance, primarily for rent, to individuals experiencing temporary setbacks, particularly those with serious mental illness, to prevent homelessness. This includes assisting high school students to avoid eviction.
    • Flexible Financial Assistance for Homelessness Prevention
      Provides flexible financial assistance, primarily for rent, to individuals experiencing temporary setbacks, particularly those with serious mental illness, to prevent homelessness. This includes assisting high school students to avoid eviction.
    • Rental and Utility Assistance
      Provides flexible financial assistance, including rental and utility payments, to employed individuals, particularly those with serious mental illness, experiencing temporary setbacks to prevent homelessness. This includes assisting youth to avoid eviction.
    • Rental and utility assistance for individuals at risk of homelessness
      Provides flexible financial assistance to help employed individuals, particularly those with serious mental illness, pay rent and utility bills during temporary setbacks to prevent homelessness. Examples include paying two months' rent and electric bills to prevent eviction.
    • Rental assistance for individuals with serious mental illness
      Provides flexible financial assistance to employed individuals with serious mental illness to help pay rent during temporary setbacks, preventing homelessness. Services include direct payment for rent and utilities, as demonstrated by cases such as covering two months' rent and an electric bill for a high school student client.
    • Rental assistance for individuals with serious mental illness
      Provides flexible financial assistance to employed individuals with serious mental illness to help pay rent during temporary setbacks, preventing homelessness. Services include direct payment for rent and utilities, as demonstrated by cases such as covering two months' rent and an electric bill for a high school student client.
  • Homeless Outreach and Engagement Services 3 activities
    • Advocacy and awareness initiatives
      Engages in advocacy, education, training, and awareness efforts to support homeless populations and promote systemic change.
    • Advocacy and awareness initiatives
      Engages in education, training, community involvement, awareness campaigns, and advocacy efforts to support homeless populations and expand access to services.
    • Advocacy and awareness initiatives
      Engages in advocacy, education, training, and awareness activities to support homeless and vulnerable populations.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Advocacy and Awareness
      Engages in education, training, involvement, awareness, and advocacy related to its mission.
    • Advocacy and Awareness
      Engages in education, training, involvement, awareness, and advocacy related to its mission.
    • Transitional Housing and Services
      Offers transitional services and access to transitional housing for individuals who may not be served by traditional support systems, without requiring traditional prerequisites.
    • Transitional Housing and Support Services
      Offers transitional services and access to transitional housing for individuals who may not be served by traditional support systems, without requiring traditional prerequisites.
    • Transitional Housing and Support Services
      Offers transitional housing and services to individuals who may not meet traditional support system requirements, providing a pathway to stability.
    • Transitional housing and support services
      Offers transitional housing and support services to individuals who may not be served by traditional systems, providing access without standard requirements to support stability and independence.
    • Transitional housing and support services
      Offers transitional housing and support services to individuals who may not be served by traditional systems, providing access without standard requirements.
    • Transitional housing and support services
      Offers transitional housing and support services to individuals who are not served by traditional support systems, providing access without standard requirements.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$48K50%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$93
expenses
Total expenses$67K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$87K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$87K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1
  • JUAN TE DAILEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Amazon Partner — Maintains an Amazon Wish List for donors to purchase essential items.
  • Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Listed as a qualifying charitable organization (QCO code 22292) on the Arizona Department of Revenue website for tax credit purposes.
  • Case Managers Partner — Collaborates exclusively with case managers to deliver rental assistance, hygiene bags, and educational scholarships.
  • GoFundMe Partner — Uses GoFundMe as a platform for supporters to set up campaigns to support the organization.