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Episode 11: Empower homeless and in-need women to experience their periods with dignity. CHICAGO PERIOD PROJECT Aug 02, 2019

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All menstruating people should have reliable access to period supplies. Listen to Chicago Period Projects founder, Ashley Novoa sharing ways we can give back to underprivileged women during a very vulnerable time. Donate pads, tampons, underwear, and other critical menstruation supplies. For more information visit their website at: https://www.chicagoperiodproject.org/

Episode 10: Adopt a companion, foster an animal or give back attending one of their many upcoming events at THE ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY Apr 10, 2019

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Listen to The Anti-Cruelty Societies President, Tracy Elliott for ways you can give back to the Chicago animal welfare community by fostering or adopting a four legged friend, attending one of their upcoming social charity events or become an ambassador that helps raise awareness and funds for their cause!

More information can be found at: https://anticruelty.org/

Episode 9: PHENIX LEGACY: Share your special talent to empower our Chicago Veteran Community Mar 14, 2019

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Hear how founder, Alberto Lopez is promoting growth for our Veteran community with special programs such as Peer Mentoring ,Family Support and Work Resilience initiatives. Participate in one of their many upcoming events or get involved by sharing a special skill you have by being a mentor.

For more information visit: https://www.phenixlegacy.org/

Episode 8: Give Back to VETERANS at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Dec 03, 2018

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Give back to the brave men and women who protect our great nation. Have a special skill or talent? The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center has hundreds of ways to volunteer and is always eager to find creative new ways to connect with a Veteran. Rather it is working with the Veteran Patient Community in the hospital, donating gently used clothing or supporting them in the Wellness Center and Special Arts Dept. - Jesse Brown VA has something for everyone!

For more information to donate or volunteer with this organization please visit: https://www.chicago.va.gov/giving/

Season 2 Episode 7: CARE FOR FRIENDS. Working with our Chicago Homeless Community Oct 30, 2018

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Care For Friends is a non for profit that provides Chicago's homeless community with more than a handout. They want to give them hope for a lasting change in their lives. Listen to this episode to learn ways how to donate your time, articles of clothing or just a simple gesture as you pass our homeless community on the street. Visit Careforfriends.org for more information.

Episode 6:Help underprivileged children in Chicago by volunteering at a Giving Factory, donating lightly used items, or signing up your company to host a donation box! CRADLES TO CRAYONS Jul 17, 2018

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Cradles to Crayons provides children with the essentials they need to learn, grow and be a kid, free of charge. For more information on how to get involved with this special organization listen now or please visit cradlestocrayons.org

Episode 5: Bring hope and healing to people by building bouquets or delivering flowers to individuals in health care facilities RANDOM ACTS OF FLOWERS Jun 21, 2018

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Random Acts of Flowers is a non profit that improves the emotional health and well-being of individuals in health care facilities by delivering recycled flowers, encouragement and personal moments of kindness. For more information on volunteer opportunities visit: https://chicago.randomactsofflowers.org/

Episode 4: Complimentary Beauty Services for hospitalized patients offered by Glam Squads in hospitals near you SIMPLY FROM THE HEART May 10, 2018

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Simply From The Heart is a Chicago based non-profit that provides makeovers to patients that could use an extra touch of love and care during their hospital stay. They provide mani/pedi's, make-up, massages & more! Hear from founder, Jackelyn Gauci Kastanis on ways to start volunteering today!! Email info@sftheart.org or visit http://sftheart.org/ for more information on all of their unique volunteer opportunities!

Episode 3: Learn how to build bikes and give the gift of transportation on a local and global level with WORKING BIKES Apr 25, 2018

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Working Bikes rescues discarded bicycles and gives them new life by redistributing them as tools of empowerment in local and global communities.

Listen to General Manager Paul Fitzgerald tell stories and give information on how you can start contributing on a global effort with the gift of bikes!

NEXT VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION IS SUNDAY MAY 5TH

More information on their non profit can vbe found here:https://www.workingbikes.org/

"Let's take care of one another"

Episode 2: Serving and empowering the homeless to work in some of Chicago's hottest restaurants INSPIRATION KITCHENS Apr 11, 2018

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Hear stories and learn how to get involved with this Chicago non profit that allows volunteers to cook and be wait staff for a "restaurant style" food kitchen for the homeless on the northside of Chicago. Learn about the amazing culinary training program they offer to those who typically wouldn't have the opportunity to work at some of Chicago's hottest restaurants like Eataly, Pub Royale, Beatrix and Urban Belly...

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