Heart Work Network

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/

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/  

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/    

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/

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.

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  

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/  

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!       

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"       

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... Sign up for THIS Thursday's volunteer orientation at http://www.inspirationcorp.org/ to start getting involved!    

A local spotlight for a Chicago non profit that is helping to heal the homeless community by increasing human connection through street team outreach programs. Listen now to hear from their founder Neal Karski on how you can start getting involved! Volunteer opportunities and additional information found at:https://streetsamaritans.com/   Let's take care of one another!  

A brief introduction to what is to come from this new volunteer podcast!