‘So thankful’: Non-profit gifts single mother newly furnished apartment in Chicago’s South Side
Much to her surprise, a working single mom, struggling to make ends meet, received an over-the-top helping hand Monday, from Dion’s Chicago Dream.
Much to her surprise, a working single mom, struggling to make ends meet, received an over-the-top helping hand Monday, from Dion’s Chicago Dream.
A Navy veteran has a mission to help his Chicago neighbors with fresh fruits and vegetables. It started with a community refrigerator, and now he’s adding free deliveries.
We are talking to Dion today because he is young, gifted, black and serving his community by solving problems for the betterment of the people in that community.
A Navy veteran from Englewood is making finding new ways to serve his community through an effort he calls ‘Project Dream Fridge.’
Dion Dawson served in the Navy for five years as a mass communications specialist. After returning home as a veteran, Dawson decided to extend his public service into a new outlet.
Dion Dawson set up his nonprofit, Dion’s Chicago Dream at West 57th Street and Racine Avenue.
Each day, Dawson goes to the market early in the morning to stock a fridge with fresh fruit, vegetables, and water.
Dion Dawson talks about the unveiling of Project Dream Fridge, aiming to help Englewood residents feeling the pinch of the pandemic.