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CAN TV21

Live call-in programs weeknights covering health, education, domestic violence, economic development and local issues. Education bulletin board Chicago learns TV21, Chicago Public Schools programs and other educational information. Daily Italian news.

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

January - March 2010

Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday

	Monday

4:00 p.m.	Small Business Administration Members of the Small Business Administration give advice on protecting the interests of small business owners.

4:30 p.m.	Pros Arts/Turn it Up TV Members of Pros Arts take viewer calls while educating and entertaining school aged children.

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 Anixter Center, Chicago Department of Health, Howard Brown Health Center, Southside Help Center, Chicago House, T-PAN, Project VIDA, and Chicago Nurses in AIDS Care. Click here for a story about Chicago Chapter of Nurses in AIDS' use of CAN TV.

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 Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition, Centro San Bonifacio, Save the Patient, and Support L.I.F.E. Click here for a story about Save the Patient's use of CAN TV.

6:30 p.m.	Arthritis Foundation Educates and improves the lives of persons currently living with Arthritis.

7:00 p.m.	Marty Educational Services Local experts will discuss community business issues and take calls from viewers.

7:30 p.m.	Chicago Legal Aide Representatives from Chicago Legal Aid take viewer calls and examine legal matters for Chicago’s low-come residents. Topics include family law, foreclosures, consumer law, and prisoners’ rights.

8:00 p.m.	Kennedy-King College Representatives from Kennedy-King College educate viewers about the various educational programs available to Chicago residents that can lead to a high paying career.
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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. Host organizations include Greater West-Town Community Development Project, Harold Washington College, and Illinois Department of Employment Security.

4:30 p.m.	Anti-Cruelty Society Animal care advocates discuss pet adoption, sterilization, and educate viewers on animal cruelty issues.

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 Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition, Centro San Bonifacio, Hispanocare, Save the Patient, Chicago Chapter of Black Nurses Association, Cook County Health and Hospitals System, Support L.I.F.E and The Gift House.

5:30 p.m.	Domestic Violence Hotline Representatives from the Center for Domestic Peace and Connections for Abused Women in Children take viewer calls and offer information, assistance, and referrals to women, children and families affected by domestic violence.

6:00 p.m.	SCORE Chicago This show will explore tips small business owners should follow in order to successfully complete their business’ tasks.

6:30 p.m.	City Year City Year volunteers dicuss community building projects, the benefits of volunteer service, and answer viewer calls.

7:00 p.m.	SEIU Says Service Employees International Union representatives take viewer calls and discuss workers' rights.

7:30 p.m.	Family Credit Management Credit counselors take viewer calls and offer strategies for helping people become debt free quickly and easily.
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	Wednesday

4:00 p.m.	Bethel New Life Representatives of this faith-based organization discuss their housing and community development services and resources available to seniors, children, and families.

4:30 p.m.	Haymarket Center Drug and alcohol counselors take live calls and address issues of chemically dependent Chicagoans and their families, and provide education on residential and outpatient programs.

5:00 p.m.	HOPE Organization Representatives from the HOPE Organization educate viewers on their home weatherization and bill assistance programs.

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 Anixter Center, Chicago Department of Health, Howard Brown Health Center, Southside Help Center, Chicago House, T-PAN, Project VIDA, and Chicago Nurses in AIDS Care. Click here to learn how the Chicago Chapter of Nurses in AIDS' use CAN TV.

6:00 p.m.	Todos Contamos Representatives from the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund discuss everything you need to know about the 2010 Census.

6:30 p.m.	Immigration Issues Members from the Chicago Legal Clinic, University of Illinois Immigration, the United African Organization, and Erie Neighborhood House take viewer calls and offer advice 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.	Roosevelt University Parents from Roosevelt University’s Gear Up program provide other parents with guidance on getting their child for ready for entry into college.
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	Thursday

4:00 p.m.	Tax Help Hotline The tax hotline will cover basic financial literacy topics, with an emphasis on tax preparation. Other topics covered will include avoiding refund anticipation loans, securing the Earned in-come Credit and filing on-time returns. Hosts include representatives from Ladder Up and the Center for Economic Progress.

4:30 p.m.	YWCA Representatives from the YWCA take viewer calls and present information on topics related to sexual assault and abuse.

5:00 p.m.	Social Security Administration Representatives from the Social Security Administration take viewer calls and educate Chicago residents about Social Security benefits, important changes in Social Security, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income benefits and related government services.

5:30 p.m.	A Touch of Grace Hospice Members of A Touch of Grace Hospice take viewer calls and provide information about hospice services.

6:00 p.m.	In Little Village Labor leaders take viewer calls and educate the public on fair labor practices and political issues of importance to Little Village residents.

6:30 p.m.	Veterans Issues Members from Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, UIC Student Veterans, and National Women Veterans take viewers calls and discuss benefits, support, mental health, and other issues of importance to veterans.

7:00 p.m.	Countdown Loyola professors take student viewer calls and introduce a different math concept each week on Countdown. Click here to learn more about Countdown

8:00 p.m.	Save Our Planet Members of Supreme Master Ching Hai talk about the health benefits of a vegan diet and how it can combat climate change.
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	Friday

4:00 p.m.	Link and Option Center Youth and family advocates from the Link and Option Center discuss their educational support, mentoring, and delinquency services while taking calls from viewers.

4:30 p.m.	Congressman Danny K. Davis "Listening to the People" Congressman Davis takes call from viewers on issues facing the 7th district and the United State Congress.

5:00 p.m.	Jo-Ray House Representatives from Jo-Ray House take viewer calls to assist people impacted by HIV/ AIDS who have a history of incarceration, homelessness, alcohol abuse, substance dependency and domestic violence.

5:30 p.m.	Etiquette Foundation Representatives of the Etiquette Foundation give young adults tips on how to incorporate proper etiquette into everyday life.

6:00 p.m.	Illinois Student Assistance Commission Members of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission answer viewer questions and offer financial advice for students interested in going to college.

6:30 p.m.	LGBT Hotline Members of the Gay Liberation Network, Center on Halsted, Illinois Gender Advocates, Association of Latino Men for Action, and PFLAG take viewer calls and discuss issues impacting the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender community.

7:00 p.m.	FORUM - Common Sense FORUM hosts, Phillip Bradley and Yesse Yehudah, take viewer calls on community related issues, political involvement and the promotion of mentoring programs in their neighborhood.

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