Reasons To Give - Josh Spear, Trendspotting

While times are pretty tough, a lot of us still have it pretty good. Unfortunately, there are plenty of families who need a little extra help. The good people from the Chicago based Firebelly Design are giving back this holiday season. They’ve created Reasons To Give to help families in need. The site features individual families with their stories told with their own voices. It is great to actually see the faces of the people you’re helping. If you’re in a giving-mood you should head on over and contribute.

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Miriam	Wednesday, 12.17.08 @ 7:49 pm
nice idea, but couldnt some sick people just make the whole thing up to get money?

Antonio

Thursday, 12.18.08 @ 11:05 am

I’m not sure if Miriam’s comment pertains to the program or the participants, but as Development Director for Firebelly Foundation, I’m happy to dispel any prejudgments:

Reason To Give requires a rigorous application process for all participating families including the review of tax documentation, financial records and a comprehensive survey of the entire family. Most participants are referred to us through long-standing community organizations, faith-based institutions and other NFPs. If you watch the videos it’s pretty clear these people are not actors and could certainly use a helping hand….

With regards to Reason To Give, the pilot program has served Chicago’s Humboldt Park community for over a year. It is just one of Firebelly Foundation’s nonprofit endeavors. Our organization is a fiscal agent of Faith In Place–a 501(c)(3) non profit–and has invested over $100k in the development of the Reason To Give program and website. If you have any doubts after watching our neighbor’s videos or reading the community’s feedback and testimonials, please give us a call, I’d be happy to explain the whole process in detail: 773.489.3439. Thanks!