Nov. 12, 2023 ~ United Community Family Services/Chaldean American Ladies of Charity (UCFS/CALC) President and CEO Kristin Olmedo joins the show to talk about the organization's holiday programs to help local families in need. UCFS/CALC services more than 10,000 people annually in metro Detroit, expecting 600 families on Nov. 17 alone to pick up staple food items for Thanksgiving. The organization has seen a 167% increase in families in need since 2021. The organization is also looking ahead to Christmas, encouraging professional women to help other women in need through its Women Business Institute program to donate items for children including car seats, strollers, baby wipes, diapers, and books.