Living Outside
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Bella Brown
Co-Founder and President
Bella Brown is a senior at Walter Payton College Prep. She felt a connection to people living outside as a five-year-old handing out dollar bills on Michigan Avenue, but her drive to break the stigma surrounding homelessness grew to a level of passion when it became personal through her Uncle Jay. Through Living Outside, Bella hopes to shed light on this issue and connect with people from all walks of life.
Arden Brown
Co-Founder and Vice President
Arden Brown is a sophomore at the Latin School of Chicago. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she noticed communities of tents where homeless people tried their best to stay warm and remain fed. From that point on, she embarked on the journey of creating care bags for people living outside filled with everyday essentials including hats, gloves, socks, masks, & granola bars. With Living Outside, she aims to spread her reach and encourage others to deliver bags in their communities.