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- Preservation Chicago // Chicago – “America’s biggest small town”Ever wonder what HH Richardson, Louis Sullivan, and Frank Lloyd Wright all have in common? Besides being recognized as the “trinity of American architecture” they also share Preservation Chicago.In this episode we hear from Ward Miller, Executive Director and Co-founder of Preservation Chicago. Founded in 2001, this organization has remained committed to preserving, promoting, and protecting historic Chicago neighborhoods and buildings. Through their many partnerships, Miller discusses how, “individual citizens, when acting together, could truly make a difference”Want to get engaged?Website: https://preservationchicago.org/Phone: 312-443-1000Email: [email protected]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreservationChicago/Instagram: @preservationchicago48 min
- KEEN Chicago// Fitness For AllWorking to create a World where all youth have an equal opportunity for recreation, fitness, and friendship, in this episode, we hear from Laura Fillenwarth, Executive Director and Amy Bosko, Program Coordinator at Keen Chicago. Serving over 150 Athletes and with 600 volunteers, they discuss how important it is to provide a space for young athletes with disabilities to connect with each other and their communities!Get engaged!New Volunteer Registration - https://www.keenchicago.org/volunteer-registrationWebsite: https://www.keenchicago.org/Phone: (312) 876-2535Email: [email protected]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keenchicago/Instagram: @keenchicagoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCktbIGYasL1lr876liRxBZQ?38 min
- Watts of Love // Shining Bright in DarknessWith over a BILLION people globally who do not have access to light, many have to rely on dangerous and costly kerosine lanterns to survive. In this episode we hear from Christie Dunne, Director of Operations at Watts of Love, as she discusses how her organization, through global partnerships, are able to shine a light of hope and opportunity for recipients that typically get the least help.Want to get involved?Website: https://www.wattsoflove.org/Email: [email protected]: (630) 576-1142Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wattsoflove/IG: @wattsofloveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/watts-of-love/Know of an individual or group that is working hard to leave a better impact in theircommunity? We want to tell their story! Connect with GTZP! For past and future content, be sure to follow us!Spotify & Apple PodcastWebsite: GTZP.orgEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/greaterthanzeropercentIG @greaterthanzeropercentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greaterthanzeropercent31 min
- The Evolved Network // Helping Youth Cultivate SkillsWith a growing trend in Urban Farming, Chicago’s south side has an organization helping youth grow their skills. Hear how Sebastian White, Founder of The Evolved Network, discusses how he is helping youth build skills from gardening, farming, kitchen, to services.Want to get involved?Email: [email protected]Website: theevolvednetwork.comPhone: (214) 448-4382Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Evolved-Network-227786358610787IG: @the.evolved.networkKnow of an individual or group that is working hard to leave a better impact in theircommunity? We want to tell their story! Connect with GTZP! For past and future content, be sure to follow us!Website: GTZP.orgEmail: [email protected]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterthanzeropercentIG @greaterthanzeropercentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greaterthanzeropercent39 min
- LGBTQ Workers Center // Fighting Workplace DisciminationIn Season 2, Episode 9 we hear from Angelina Nordstrom (they/them), Emmy Gibbie (she/her), and Roni Lee (she/her) of LGBTQ Workers Center (Chicago Chapter) discuss their experiences of workplace discrimination and how they are supporting others experiencing it while fighting to end it. The National LGBTQ Workers Center is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer organization where workers can go to stand up to workplace discrimination and fight for economic justice.Want to get involved?Website: https://lgbtqworkerscenter.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lgbtqworkers/IG @lgbtqworkersEmail: [email protected]Phone: (312) 870-0110 (Anti-Discrimination Hotline, call and leave a message)Know of an individual or group that is working hard to leave a better impact in their community? We want to tell their story! Connect with GTZP! For past and future content, be sure to follow us!Spotify & Apple PodcastWebsite: GTZP.orgEmail: [email protected]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterthanzeropercentIG @greaterthanzeropercentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greaterthanzeropercent32 min
- There Really Is A Santa Claus // Holiday EditionIn Season 2, Episode 8 we hear Ashley Jones, Jennifer Jones, and Matt Beresh, Co-Founders and Directors of There Really Is A Santa Claus discuss how they have been serving Chicago communities by making Christmas a reality for families who need it. Over the past six years, There Really Is A Santa Claus has purchased $250,000 worth of gifts for 250 families and 1,250 individuals, through its network of almost 1,000 donors.Want to get involved?Website: https://www.therereallyisasantaclaus.org/Email: [email protected]Phone: (312) 344 3633Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therereallyisasantaclausKnow of an individual or group that is working hard to leave a better impact in theircommunity? We want to tell their story!Connect with GTZP! For past and future content, be sure to follow us!Website: GTZP.orgEmail: [email protected]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterthanzeropercentIG @greaterthanzeropercentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greaterthanzeropercent54 min
- Solidarity Studios with Ibrahim Maali // Music for JusticeIn Season 2, Episode 7 we hear Ibrahim Maali, Founder of Solidarity Studios share how he and team are giving people resources to tell their story, galvanize their communities around the issues that affect them most, and to help achieve justice. Solidarity Studios works with youth and communities of Occupied Bethlehem, the Southside of Chicago, and Cape Town, South Africa together under one set of mobile music studios meant to inspire solidarity and help spark additional change.Interested in getting involved or supporting the movement? Donate or connect with Solidarity Studios:Website: solidaritystudios.orgEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/SolidarityStuInstagram: @solidaritystu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/solidarity-studios Know of an individual or group that is working hard to leave a better impact in theircommunity? We want to tell their story! Connect with GTZP! For past and future content, be sure to follow us!Website: GTZP.orgEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/greaterthanzeropercentIG @greaterthanzeropercentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greaterthanzeropercent29 min
- Village Minds with Natia Simone // It takes a VillageIn Season 2, Episode 6 we hear how Natia Simone - Founder of Village Minds, created the organization to do food runs for seniors in her neighborhood near Stony Island, that were impacted by looting in early 2020. When many stores were emptied, she mentions how many mothers and the elderly didn’t have many local options to buy basic necessities and Natia decided “someone should do something…and figure out how to help them!” Being a “Chicago Girl” born and raised on Chicago’s southside, Natia grew up with a large supportive family. She mentions how much of an impact it was to have “Aunties, Uncles, and Grandpas in the neighborhood, all contributing to your wellbeing.” In June of 2020 Natia started a Facebook Live asking for someone to step up and help the community, and quickly realized that she would need to be that person! “Someone in the facebook comments section mentioned - “You do it!” What started off as a few posts asking for donations, turned into the beginnings of Village Minds, and the organization feeding 462 people.Since then, Natia has been primarily focused on supporting low income seniors, realizing there was already a need for help even before the lootings and coronavirus. One of the seniors they helped support mentions “we have gone so long without quality food, we forgot what good food tasted like.”For volunteer or donation opportunities, or want to refer someone who needs help, check Village Minds Facebook page! Connect with the Village Minds:Email: [email protected]: 312-804-5824Facebook: Villageminds FacebookCashapp: $villagemindsVenmo: village_minds Know of an individual or group that is working hard to leave a better impact in theircommunity? We want to tell their story! Connect with GTZP! For past and future content, be sure to follow us!Website: GTZP.orgEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/greaterthanzeropercentIG @greaterthanzeropercentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/69174296/25 min
- Youth of Englewood with LaTanya Johnson // Mother of EnglewoodIn Season 2, Episode 5 we hear how LaTanya Johnson - Executive Director of Youth of Englewood is impacting the Englewood community by providing youth programs that range from recreational, educational, mentorship, or entrepreneurship. Youth of Englewood also provides skills training, community events, family support, and even field trips all for free!LaTanya discusses being born and raised near 55th and Marshfield, and considers the program “Me and the kids vs. the world, and we are all in this together!” Youth of Englewood started back in 2013, and in their first year started with 5 kids, and rapidly grew to 35 by year's end. LaTanya mentions that over the last 7 years, their programs have impacted “thousands of kids” and due to capacity they can only manage 50 kids at a time. With such an impact in the Englewood community she has been dubbed the “Mother of Englewood”!Due to Covid, LaTanya also chats about providing over 1,300 “Covid19 Activity Bags” passed out to kids that were stuck in their homes. While many of the programs are geared for youth, she mentions how Youth of Englewood is also providing some time alone time for “parents to be parents.”While there are challenges facing many youth, LaTanya hopes to provide kids the opportunity to “reach for the stars…and become the next lawyer, doctor, or President!!For volunteer or donation opportunities check out Youth of Englewood’s facebook page!Connect with the Youth of Englewood:Email: [email protected]Phone: (312) 983-2855Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheYouthofEnglewoodIG @latanyaandtheyouthofenglewoodKnow of an individual or group that is working hard to leave a better impact in their community? We want to tell their story!Connect with GTZP! For past and future content, be sure to follow us!Website: GTZP.orgEmail: [email protected]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterthanzeropercentIG @greaterthanzeropercentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/69174296/30 min
- Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Foundation with William Steward // The Other SideIn Season 2, Episode 4 we hear how William Steward, Minister and Deputy Executive Director of Resident Daily Life at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, is working to provide a positive impact to every juvenile that crosses their doorstep in Chicago. These changes are not only affecting the lives of local youth, but also their families and communities. William discusses his unique ability to combine both his experiences growing up on Chicago’s westside, along with his education (2 Masters degrees and PhD), to help “build a bridge for families.”Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center works with the Chicago community to provide opportunities for occupational certifications, trade education, and creative partnerships that allow youth a chance at breaking the cycle of recidivism. William mentions that at the end of the day, his goal is to provide a safe space for “kids to be kids.”To donate, volunteer, or connect with the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Foundation (JTDCF) which supports the kids, see below!Website: https://www.jtdcfoundation.orgEmail: [email protected]Phone: (312) 800-3273Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtdcfoundationIG @ N/ALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/jtdcfKnow of an individual or group that is working hard to leave a better impact in their community? We want to tell their story!Connect with GTZP! For past and future content, be sure to follow us!Website: GTZP.orgEmail: [email protected]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterthanzeropercentIG @greaterthanzeropercentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/69174296/41 min
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"find your cause" is the official podcast of Greater Than Zero Percent (GTZP). GTZP is 501(c)(3) non-profit on a mission to find people and organizations that are changing the world and sharing…
their stories.
We believe that however big or small of a positive impact you have, every bit counts. As long as you are adding greater than zero percent, the momentum you build is already changing the world.