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Live call-in programs weeknights covering health, education, domestic violence, economic development and local issues.

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Live call-in shows from Chicago nonprofit groups
on CAN TV21's “Hotline 21”

April - June 2012

Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday

	Monday

4:30 p.m.	Pros Arts Members of Pros Arts take viewer calls while educating and entertaining school aged children. Westside Writing Project Students from this after-school initiative discuss various topics such as teen and community issues as well as current events.

5:30 p.m.	AIDS Call In Live Health and support groups educate viewers and take calls focused on HIV-AIDS prevention, risk reduction, and treatment. Hosted by Chicago Department of Health, Howard Brown Health and Recovery 2000.

6:00 p.m.	Community Health Hotline Health groups take viewer calls and discuss health care issues like insurance options for low-income families and the elderly, accessing affordable family health-care centers, women's and teens' health, immunization, and government action on health issues. Hosted by Centro San Bonifacio, Save the Patient, Support L.I.F.E, and Sankofa Safe Child Initiative. Click here for a story about Save the Patient's use of CAN TV.

6:30 p.m.	Save Our Planet Members of Supreme Master Ching Hai talk about the many benefits of consuming a vegan diet including its impact on climate change.

7:00 p.m.	RTW Vet Center Military veterans of RTW Vet Center discuss the services being provided to veterans and their families, the public, and the youth in Washington Park.

7:30 p.m.	Greater Washington Park Community Development Corporation Residents of Chicago’s Washington Park community take viewer calls and enlighten viewers about new initiatives taking place in Chicago’s Washington Park community.
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	Tuesday

4:00 p.m.	Job Help Hotline Employment counselors take viewer calls and provide information about job training and placement. Hosted by Greater West-Town Community Development Project, Chicago Women in Trades, and IDES (Illinois Department of Employment Security)

4:30 p.m.	F.A.A.C.T. Organization Members of the FAACT Organization take viewer calls and promote empowerment, advocacy, education, and effective community partnerships.

5:00 p.m.	Community Health Hotline Health groups take viewer calls and discuss health care issues like insurance options for low-income families and the elderly, accessing affordable family health-care centers, women's and teens' health, immunization, and government action on health issues. Hosted by Hispanocare, The Gift House, Chicago Chapter of Black Nurses Association and The Answers Inc.

5:30 p.m.	Domestic Violence Hotline Representatives take viewer calls and offer information, assistance, and referrals to women, children and families affected by domestic abuse. Hosted by Rainbow House, Serving At Risk Families of Domestic Violence (SARF DV) and the Connections for Abused Women and their Children.

6:00 p.m.	SEIU Local 73 Service Employees International Union representatives discuss issues impacting union workers.

6:30 p.m.	Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce Representatives for the Chamber promote small business entrepreneurship and offers advice to help small and minority-owned businesses expand.

7:00 p.m.	A Knock At Midnight Program coordinators from A Knock at Midnight take viewer calls and discuss issues of drug abuse, gang involvement, teen pregnancy, violence and the impact these behaviors have on youth.

7:30 p.m.	Rescue Riders Volunteers from the Chicago Chapter of Rescue Riders take viewers calls and discuss the dangers motorcyclists face on the road and the emergency roadside assistance that is available in times of need.

8:00 p.m.	Chicago A.B.A.T.E. Members of A.B.A.T.E. take viewer calls and educate Illinois residents about motorcycle safety.
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	Wednesday

4:00 p.m.	Firman Community Services Representatives from Firman Community Services take viewer calls and offer information on child and family development.

4:30 p.m.	Beacon Therapeutic Representatives of Beacon Therapeutic address the needs of homeless children who have emotional, behavioral, and/or learning issues.

5:00 p.m.	NAACP Westside Branch Representatives of the NAACP discuss social justice issues.

5:30 p.m.	AIDS Call In Live Health and support groups educate viewers and take calls focused on HIV-AIDS prevention, risk reduction, and treatment. Hosted by Chicago Nurses in AIDS Care, Chicago House, Project Vida/AIDS Legal Council of Chicago, and Brothers Health Collective.

6:00 p.m.	Be Fido’s Friend Members of this volunteer organization provide information on ways to end the dog homeless population in Chicago.

6:30 p.m.	Immigration Issues Members from the Chicago Legal Clinic and United African Organization take viewer calls and offer information about the immigration process and advocacy for immigrant rights, including assistance with finding housing, employment, counseling and other services.

7:00 p.m.	Political Forum Hosts join city, state, and federal officials to take viewer calls and give Chicago residents the opportunity to ask questions about city services and activities in their neighborhood. See schedule

7:30 p.m.	Southside Federal Credit Union Learn how to manage your personal finances and build wealth with representatives of South Side Federal Credit Union.
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	Thursday

4:00 p.m.	Ask The Doctor/Depression BiPolar Alliance Dr. Silverman takes viewers calls and provides support for people suffering from depression, bipolar and mood disorders.

4:30 p.m.	Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Representatives from the Clerk of the Circuit Court take viewers calls and offers information on expungements, child support, and filing criminal and civil law suits.

5:00 p.m.	Moving Forward Members of Moving Forward take viewer calls and talk with community leaders to discuss the important work they’re doing to improve Chicago.

5:30 p.m.	Cook County Bar Association Representatives of the Cook County Bar Association take viewers calls and give information on various legal, political and consumer affairs issues.

6:00 p.m.	The Family Forum Representatives from the African American Family Association discuss the plight of the average Black Family in America and ways to combat conflict within the family structure.

6:30 p.m.	Veterans Issues Members of veteran related programs take viewers calls and discuss benefits, support, mental health, and other issues of importance to veterans. Hosted by Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, National Women Veteran United, U.S. Vietnam Arts Program, and Vietnam Veterans Against the War.

7:00 p.m.	Countdown (Ends May 3rd) / Companions Inc. Countdown Loyola professors take student viewer calls and introduce a different math concept each week. Companions, Inc.: Members of Companions Journeying Together, Inc., provides a forum to improve the emotional, spiritual, and social lives of the incarcerated and their families.


8:00 p.m.	Fathers Who Care Show host Walter Jones takes live calls and advocates for dads to be a major force in the lives of their children.
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	Friday

4:30 p.m.	Congressman Danny K. Davis "Listening to the People" U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis discusses his initiatives in Washington and his Chicago district. Constituents are encouraged to call in and share their feedback with Rep. Davis.

5:00 p.m.	Manhood Shelter Representatives of Manhood Shelter discuss the politics of poverty and homelessness in Chicago.

5:30 p.m.	Rescue the Children Speak out against gun violence against children and learn about ways you can combat violence in your community.

6:30 p.m.	Streetwise Street Scene Members of Streetwise discuss the effects of homelessness in Chicago.

7:00 p.m.	LGBT Consortium Members of the Gay Liberation Network, Affinity, Inc., Illinois Gender Advocates, and Association of Latino Men for Action take viewer calls and discuss issues impacting the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Trans-gender community.

Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday

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