JUNE 2022 VOLUNTEER BULLETIN |
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FATHER'S DAY, GRADUATIONS AND PRIDE MONTH, OH MY! |
June is full of reasons to celebrate! If you've been thinking about donating or hosting a fundraiser, now is the perfect time. Donations are DOUBLED now through June 30, thanks to a $30,000 match from Charles Garrido & Jason Mark Roberts and the ARVD Foundation. Dads and grads alike will love the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Click here to donate and designate a loved one!
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ONLINE MARKET EVENING SHIFTS |
Have you seen our new Headquarters located at 1716 W Hubbard? One benefit of the new space is to give our signature programs like Online Market the room it deserves.
Experience the magic of this program by signing up for an Online Market shift, found by selecting "Online Market" from the Campaigns tab in your personal volunteer site.
These shifts are especially well-suited for individuals who work in the Loop and are interested in volunteering after work. Grab your coworkers and head to Online Market Packing at 1716 W Hubbard from 5:30pm - 7:30pm on Wednesdays, then grab drinks or dinner at one of the many nearby restaurants, bars, or breweries in the area.
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NONVIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS |
Nourishing Hope invites you to join our virtual Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training for Volunteers event on July 7 from 2pm - 3pm. Learn how to safely de-escalate difficult interactions using proven techniques. The training will be led by our very own Carrie McCormack and Jennie Hull. Click here to register!
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PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP FOR SHIFTS YOU CAN ATTEND |
When signing up for shifts, it is important to only register for shifts you can actually attend. We understand that last minute cancellations happen; however, please do not sign up for shifts you might attend and then cancel at the last minute. Only registering for shifts you plan on being present for helps our staff ensure that we have enough people for the shifts. As you know, we are a volunteer powered organization, so it is imperative that we ensure we are appropriately staffed. Thank you for understanding.
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In the month of May, our Home Delivery North Drivers made 900 deliveries to 726 households!
Interested in being part of this tremendous impact? Join our mighty fleet of Home Delivery North Drivers by first emailing your driver’s license and car insurance to alyssa.lavroff@nourishinghopechi.org. The shift takes place on Saturday mornings at our Hub location and consists of delivering boxes of food to homebound clients on the North Side. We are always in need of volunteers for this shift!
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NOURISHING HOPE IS PROUD TO SERVE THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY |
While Pride Month is often filled with joyous celebrations, it is important to consider the struggles still faced by the LGBTQ community today. One such challenge is that LGBTQ adults experience food insecurity at notably higher rates than non-LGBTQ adults. According to research conducted by UCLA, LGBTQ adults are 1.62 times more likely than non-LGBTQ adults to report not having enough money for food.
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While Nourishing Hope does not exclusively service members of the LGBTQ community, we do offer some lesser known support for our LGBTQ clients. During the autumn of 2021, two members of Nourishing Hope’s mental wellness team offered a 12-week, virtual support group titled “Queer in the Time of Covid-19.” The group covered topics such as community, isolation, and other Covid-related concerns and overall was a huge success for both clients and those leading it. Marina Silva, one of Nourishing Hope’s bilingual therapists responsible for organizing the group, notes, “This group inspired me to center and empower LGBTQIA+ voices in the work I do as a queer therapist and makes me excited for future therapy groups that I hope to lead!”
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: GRAND OPENING AND REBRAND EVENT |
If you weren’t able to join us in person or want to relive the excitement, check out this video of our grand opening and rebrand event on May 20! This event unveiled our new headquarters and announced our new brand to the world.
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THE YOUNG LEADERS BOARD'S END HUNGER SOCIAL RAISED $57,000! |
Nourishing Hope’s Young Leaders Board, comprised of emerging leaders at companies throughout Chicago, held their annual End Hunger Social on June 10, and it was a great success! The event took place at our new Headquarters and featured delicious food, drinks, and a silent auction. Check out the photos of the event and consider joining us next year!
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THANK YOU TO BARACK FERRAZZANO KIRSCHBAUM & NAGELBERG (BFKN) FOR HOSTING OUR LARGEST VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE TO DATE! |
Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP has become part of our strong corporate partner program over the last year. For the first two weeks of May, BFKN hosted a virtual food drive to coincide with their return to office. As part of the effort, employees collected physical food and hygiene items from our most needed items list. The firm set up the drive as a competition between floors, tapping into their team's competitive nature.
This was the most successful virtual food drive hosted for Nourishing Hope, garnering nearly $30,000 and over 300 lbs of food for our Chicago neighbors. That's over 240,000 meals!
BFKN has also hosted team members from Nourishing Hope to speak at their corporate offices and sent teams to volunteer in multiple programs. Thank you so much to the team at BFKN for engaging your employees to support the work we do.
Do you think your company would be interested in hosting a virtual food drive? Contact Drew Moran, Director of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships, at drew.moran@nourishinghopechi.org to plan yours today!
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This summer Nourishing Hope is fortunate to have two amazing interns!
First, Aylin Ortega, who is interning with the Home Delivery team. Aylin was born and raised in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago and attended Whitney Young Magnet High School. Aylin graduated with a degree in social work from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May 2022. She will return to Champaign in the fall to pursue a Master of Social Work degree, which she hopes to use for a career in hospital social work. Aylin speaks French fluently and loves going out to eat in Chinatown. When asked what she is enjoying about interning with Nourishing Hope, Aylin notes how welcoming the staff have been and how much fun she has had working with them. If you see Aylin around the Hub, please say hi!
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Haruka Padilla is this year’s Tyson intern and will be spending the summer with the Volunteer team. Haruka is a rising sophomore at University of Wisconsin-Madison where she studies economics and public policy. She hopes to use her education to contribute to society in a meaningful way through a career in non-profits or government. Haruka is a native midwesterner and loves Chicago in particular. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, watching HBO (she recommends everyone watch Succession!), and spending time outdoors. Haruka notes that she is loving the fast paced environment at Nourishing Hope and appreciates the holistic approach the organization takes to combatting local hunger. A fun fact about Haruka is that she is one of seven children and is the middle child!
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Eva Trampka
Meet Eva Trampka, our Home Delivery Manager! Eva has been with Nourishing Hope for nearly 4 years and brings a strong passion for helping seniors to this role. Eva is a social worker, native of Chicago, and the daughter of two Polish immigrants. Eva enjoys spending her spare time tending to her “flourishing balcony garden,” reading, and painting. Back by popular demand: click here to learn more about Eva in this 20 Questions video.
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Adam F.
Adam F. first volunteered at Nourishing Hope with his college friends in November 2017 — the start of a Thanksgiving tradition! He has since become a regular on the Headquarters Lifting Crew and says, “I keep coming back because I enjoy the work, love the community, and the mission is very close to my heart.” Adam is noted for his enthusiasm, consistency, and positive attitude. Adam’s mom recently participated in her first volunteer shift at Nourishing Hope and informed staff that she was prepared because Adam had already explained gleaning to her ☺ We appreciate you, Adam!
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- Many, many thanks to all those who helped launch choice at La Casa Norte: Karina F., Merel E., Riz S., Daniela N., Brian P., Kofi O., Morgan S., Deny Q., Keimari R., Joe M., Elizabeth G., Nate P., Ian T., Amy B., Kim G., Julie R., and Barbara B.
- Thank you to Carson P. and Shannon M. for bringing humor to Sheridan!
- Nikita A. and Sara K., we appreciate you for staying after your shift to help.
- We recognize Riz S. for going above and beyond.
- Special thanks to Moira R. and Alan R. for doing a stellar job on restock during a very light shift.
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Wishing the happiest of June birthdays to our volunteers! |
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Pamela B.
Adrienne B.
Liam C.
Rhonda C.
Christopher C.
Amy E.
Gerald G.
Jim G.
Rohit G.
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Karen H.
Katie K.
Melinda K.
Charlotte K.
Christopher L.
Gina M.
Lauren M.
Tory M.
Catherine M.
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Andrew O.
Jared P.
Suzanne R.
Julia R.
Thuy R.
Shivani S.
Mallory S.
Parth T.
Sharon Z.
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