The Give Back Girls

Anita and Toria talk with the President of the St. Patrick’s of Merna conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Chris Kornfeld, about their work to help people in need pay rent and utilities. To request assistance from the St. Vincent de Paul Society, please call 309-264-5815 or go to https://svdpbn.com.

Toria and Anita talk with Robert Bosquez about the Bed Blitz program, supplying beds for kids (5-18) in the Bloomington-Normal area who may not have access to one. After you check out this episode, be sure to head to the Bed Blitz site to learn more about the services they provide and how to apply or volunteer. And while you’re there, take a look at all the fantastic programs the West Bloomington Revitalization Project (WBRP) has to offer our community!

Toria and Anita talk to Mendy Smith and Jaime Russell from Brightpoint! Brightpoint, formerly Children’s Home and Aid, has been operating in Illinois since 1883 and offers amazing support to families and children in McLean County and beyond. After you check out this episode, be sure to head to brightpoint.org to learn more about the services they provide!

In the first episode of The Give Back Girls, Toria and Anita introduce the podcast and have a conversation with Marie Eledge, founder of 100 Women For Good Bloomington-Normal.