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Thank You, Volunteers!

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The very heartbeat of a non-profit organization is its volunteers. While some charitable organizations offer food delivery and nourishment for their communities, Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago volunteers provide nourishment to hearts and souls. Why You Are Needed Many people think kosher foods are simply blessed by a rabbi, but there is much more involved…
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Leaving a Legacy for the Future

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You are following those who cared for you, taught you, loved you . . . The ones who left a legacy for you. Now, it’s your turn. Leaving a legacy is important! Think about the people who ensured a legacy for us: Grandparents Neighbors Men and women who pursued better lives for us and future…
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Top 3 Reasons to Give Locally

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“Charity begins at home.” “Give where you live.” There are so many global situations that hurt our hearts with their stark need for food, medical care, clean water…and the list is never-ending. For many, this is a time of year for  giving and personal reflection.  For many of us, making a difference – a positive…
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Tips to Keep in Mind When Donating Items

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Charitable organizations appreciate non-monetary donations; in fact, some of them are more clothing- or home accessory-based than cash-based. Unfortunately, sometimes people use these charities as a dumping ground for items that are too worn or damaged to be donated. “People will donate all kinds of garbage to thrift stores thinking that because people are poor,…
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Setting Your Charity Budget for the New Year

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According to Forbes, economically, 2018 is going to be an okay year for the U.S. For most household budgets, charitable donations fall under the category of “disposable income,” and that indicator isn’t quite as strong. Income is rising, but the growth rate of disposable income has been slow. Most how-to-donate advice says to stop donating…
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Become a Better Listener

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Good listening skills add value to every aspect of your life: your profession, friends, family, and everyone with whom you communicate will appreciate your efforts to make conversation more meaningful. This is especially true for our food-delivery volunteers. Honing Your Listening Skills At Maot Chitim, food delivery to help those who in need celebrate the…
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Yes, You Can be a Kosher Foodie!

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All gourmets are foodies, but not all foodies are gourmets. A Jewish foodie might be someone who prefers cane sugar-sweetened Coca-Cola year-round, not just at Passover. You can taste the difference. Foodies who live in the Chicago area are fortunate – we have plenty of excellent restaurant choices for kosher food! The only problem is…
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Added Bonus of Volunteer Work: Preparing for Your Career

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It’s back-to-school time for many families. And for many Chicago-area students, 2017-18 is the year to focus on the future; career choices are abundant, but sometimes jobs are hard to find. If you want to hone your skills and get experience that makes a difference to potential employers, volunteering is invaluable: Volunteering boosts your confidence.…
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