If you're reading this, it's likely that you already know how much I love CHIRP Radio; but what you might not know is that 2020 marks the 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY since the station first began broadcasting! I've been volunteering for over four years of that decade—DJing on air every week, tabling at events around the city, designing marketing materials, writing album reviews, and stepping up alongside 250 other volunteers to make CHIRP the strong, independent community radio station that it is today!

Whether you're here because you already support CHIRP (The Chicago Independent Radio Project), because you are a lover of good music, or because you know me and saw my ask for help — CHIRP needs your support!

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GUESS WHAT... I DESIGNED A SHIRT!

That's right! Every fundraising drive we offer a custom designed t-shirt as a thank you gift for donations of $120 (or more), or for becoming a sustaining member at just $10/month. And this time around I was asked to make you a cool CHIRP-themed graphic! Check it out...

WANT ONE? Simply head over to CHIRP's main donation page, give at the appropriate donation or sustaining membership level, choose my name from the drop down menu—and BAM! You'll get your very own funky CHIRP record tee in brilliant mandarin orange!

Apparel isn't your thing? Donate at the $60 level (or $5/month membership) for the same design on a Moleskine notebook. And for a $240 donation (or $20/month membership) you get a CHIRP-branded travel thermos. Just choose your level, enter your info, and mention my name—easy peasy!

Here at CHIRP, we've been curating and promoting independent music, arts & culture in Chicago for over 10 years, and we've been doing it all with your help. Stop forking over your hard-earned cash to corporations who care more about your money than they care about you. We take your requests; we listen to your feedback; we are driven by you, FOR YOU!

In honor of this exciting milestone, I'm hoping to raise $1,000 towards this station that I love. Help me do it! Even if you can't give at a high level, every contribution is still important. Every single dollar helps get us closer to our goal! 

Help CHIRP put the unity in community radio.

❤ —Alex 

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Celebrate Ten Years of Independent Radio Today - Make a "Sound Investment" in CHIRP's Future!

CHIRP is a a listener-supported, volunteer-driven station. You make everything we do possible, whether it's supporting local artists, introducing you to tons of new music, throwing great events, or providing an outlet for your favorite DJ. As we celebrate ten years as a station, please help us start our second decade on strong financial footing with a tax-deductible gift today!

In this era, it's more important than ever to support independent media. No commercials. No voice-tracking. No algorithms. Just great music brought to you by true music fans.

If you would like to become a sustaining member by making a recurring donation (monthly or quarterly), or if you want to select a thank you gift, please visit CHIRP's main donation page to make your contribution (and don’t forget to enter the name of the CHIRP Volunteer or DJ in the “How did you hear about CHIRP” section so they can receive credit for your gift).