Hubbard Helps: Chicago

Since its founding more than two decades ago as the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, FIRE has become the nation’s leading defender of fundamental rights on college campuses through a unique mix of programming, including student and faculty outreach, public education campaigns, individual case advocacy, and policy reform efforts. In 2022, FIRE changed its name to the Foundation for In...

In the United States alone, nearly 40% of the food supply is wasted each year. Musically Fed collaborates with the music industry in the fight against hunger by donating unused backstage meals to community organizations that feed the homeless, hungry and food insecure. With us this morning to talk more about Musically Fed and the work they are doing with artists and venues to help the hungry are M...

For the 10th consecutive year, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) has partnered with the United Service Organizations, (USO) of Illinois, to host “Barbecue for the Troops” community fundraising events. The CATA new-car dealers have rallied their communities to raise over $1million to support USO Illinois programs and services for local military and their families. On Saturday July 15t...

The Leukemia Research Foundation’s mission is to cure leukemia by funding innovative research, and to support patients and families. The foundation has invested millions in more than 600 research projects worldwide to accelerate the development of new and better treatments and an ultimate cure for leukemia. With us this morning to talk more about the Leukemia Research Foundation and their upcoming...

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10-24, and 80% of youth who die by suicide gave verbal warnings. Gabriel’s Light is working to prevent youth suicide through outreach, programs, and funding related to each of their three pillars: Education, Cyber Safety, and Kindness Campaigns.  With us this morning to talk more about Gabriel’s Light and the work they are doing to prevent youth s...

Chicago has an incredible parks system, one of the oldest and largest in the nation. The Chicago Parks Foundation works with the Chicago Park District to be an accountable resource for all by bringing community ideas to action, raising funds and awareness for park projects all across the city. With us this morning to talk more about Chicago Parks Foundation and the work they are doing for park use...

No one should fight cancer alone. That’s why Imerman Angels provides comfort and understanding for all cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers through a personalized, peer-to-peer mentorship program with someone who has been there. With us this morning to talk more about Imerman Angels and the work they are doing for people fighting cancer is Stephanie Lieber, the Executive Director o...

The Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation is one of the nation’s leading breast cancer research and education charities. With us this morning to talk more about The Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation and the work they are doing for people with breast cancer is Pam Speer Lewis, the Executive Director. 5/14/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at ht...

Reading is the single most important skill a child needs — yet many lack access to books. That’s why Bernie’s Book Bank empowers nearly 300,000 Chicagoland children to explore new ideas, gain knowledge, and strengthen reading skills through book ownership. With us this morning to talk more about Bernie’s Book Bank and the work they are doing for children’s literacy is Darrin Utynek, the CEO.  5/7/...

The Greater River North Business Association brings businesses and civic leaders together to promote growth and create opportunity. While the Business Association started in River North, the organization has expanded to supporting businesses in the Streeterville, Gold Coast, and Old Town too.  With us this morning to talk more about the GRNBA and the work they are doing for businesses is Marty Pad...

Since 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo has grown side by side with the City of Chicago—from swans to science and from trading post to metropolis. As one of the only free zoos in the country, the Lincoln Park Zoo specializes in wildlife conservation, community engagement, and animal care and welfare systems that benefit zoo animals and wild ecosystems. With us this morning to talk more about the Lincoln Park...

The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation has been a leader in inflammatory bowel disease research since their founding more than 50 years ago. The Foundation has invested more than $400 million into finding the causes, treatments, and cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. With us this morning to talk more about The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and their upcoming Take Steps Walk is Colton L...

April is Autism Awareness Month. Have Dreams continuously works to help individuals on the Autism Spectrum learn, function independently, and socialize. With us this morning to talk more about Have Dreams and their upcoming “Night of Dreams” Gala is Dana Fenceroy, the Director of Operations and Therapist, and Bobbi Goldman, the Director of Development. 4/9/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

The voices of survivors of sexual abuse and exploitation are often silenced. Reclaim13 seeks to change this through the Reclaiming Voices Survivor Art Show. The Art Show is designed to allow survivors to “reclaim” their voices by sharing their stories through their personal artistic styles. With us this morning to talk more about Reclaiming Voices Survivor Art Show is Jacqueline Saunders, the Even...

The issues youth face continually grow as the world around them constantly changes. The Bridge Youth and Family Services created a safe place within the Northwest Chicago suburbs for communities to support youth and families with counseling, mentoring, workshops and more. With us this morning to talk more about The Bridge and the work they are doing for youth and their families is Kris Salyards, t...

Children’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County serves more than 1,000 children and their families each year with the caring support they need to move forward with their lives and heal from abuse. Child Abuse Prevention Month is in April, but CAC provides free, healing services to children who have experienced abuse, allowing them to process trauma and reclaim their childhoods all ye...

Illinois Legal Aid Online believes in justice. By providing knowledge and guidance, ILAO is helping people overcome barriers within the civil court to create change and equity amongst those advocating for themselves. With us this morning to talk more about Illinois Legal Aid Online and the work they are doing for individuals seeking civil justice is Teri Ross, the Executive Director of ILAO. 3/5/2...

There are close to 40,000 children and adults living with cystic fibrosis in the United States, and an estimated 105,000 people have been diagnosed with CF across 94 countries. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world's leader in the search for a cure for CF and supports a broad range of research initiatives to tackle the disease from all angles. With us this morning to talk more about Cystic F...

Social interaction is critical to the human spirit. That’s why Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago, also known as LBFEChicago, have their mission, philosophy, programs and activities focused on alleviating loneliness and isolation among older adults. With us this morning to talk more about LBFE-Chicago and the work they are doing for the senior community is Heather Dudzinski, Director...

Over 65,000 Chicagoans have no place to call home each night – including 16,000 CPS Students, many of whom couch surf with friends and family, never having a room of their own to wake up in. Care For Friends is creating lasting change in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by providing food, clothes and healthcare programs. With us this morning to talk more about Care For Friends and the...

With the continued loss of affordable housing in our communities, over 2,000 women in Chicago will be homeless tonight. Sarah’s Circle helps all women by providing a multitude of services, including housing, life necessities, and supportive services, to help them permanently end women’s homelessness. With us this morning to talk more about Sarah’s Circle and the work they are doing for women exper...

Cardz For Kidz has been lifting spirits across the globe by delivering inspiring handmade cards. They provide support, smiles, and encouragement to children, families, seniors, and veterans in hospitals, schools, senior living, and rehabilitation centers. With us this morning to talk more about Cardz For Kidz is Ike Nwankwo, the organization’s President and Founder. 01/29/23 Learn more about your...

Since 1919, Anixter Center has helped hundreds of thousands of people in the Chicagoland area in their time of need. Today, Anixter Center has focused their efforts on helping people with disabilities, mental health needs, people who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, and others with related challenges. With us this morning to talk more about Anixter Center and the work they are doing is Samant...

The Respiratory Health Association, otherwise known as RHA, has been advocating since 1906 for clean air and healthy lungs. Through education, research and policy change, the RHA works to end diseases such as COPD, asthma and lung cancer, along with controlling tobacco use. With us this morning to talk more about the RHA and the work they are doing for people living with respiratory diseases is Jo...

Shore Community Services offers education/training, residential, vocational, and other supportive services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They help their participants meet the challenges of living and working in the community by assisting them in reaching their highest potential and level of independence. With us this morning to talk more about Shore Comm...