For Youth

Dax Program

Depaul USA established the Dax Program in 2015 to address the issue of college homelessness. In partnership with DePaul University in Chicago, the program has expanded to Philadelphia and New York. It houses students from 15 local universities.

• Safe and affordable housing so they can concentrate on their studies.
• Book stipends, tutoring, and transportation assistance.
• Essential needs assistance, including food, clothing, and hygiene supplies.
• On-going support and coordination with community programs.
• Physical and Mental Health support to help manage and succeed in school.
• Career Counseling to explore their interests and find a career that is a good fit.
• Leadership development opportunities to develop skills to be effective leaders.
• Employment assistance, including work readiness and resume development.
• Budgeting and life skills workshops to help them prepare for life after college.
• Networking opportunities to help them connect with potential employers.

The Dax program has three primary goals:

Obtain employment and increase earnings potential.

• 75% of participants will have increased income through employment.
• 90% of residents will maintain progress towards college graduation.

Improve connections made to behavioral and physical health services.

• 50% of residents will receive primary care services in the first six months.
• 80% of residents with identified behavioral health needs will be connected to community services.

Increase housing stability.

• 95% of residents will exit to permanent housing.