If you know me, chances are that you already know about my involvement in CHIRP radio, and what it means to me, but on the off chance you don’t, here’s the scoop:

CHIRP Radio is an independent music radio station here in Chicago whose mission is to provide eclectic and commercial-free radio that also uplifts the voices of local, underrepresented, and underplayed artists. Being ‘independent” means we don’t play any commercials and we get to play the music we want, but it also means that over ⅔ of our operating budget comes directly from our listeners, which is why your support is crucial to our work. 

I’ve been volunteering with CHIRP Radio since I moved to Chicago in 2018, and have been hosting a weekly radio show for almost as long. Over the years, CHIRP has meant different things to me, including a way to discover my new city, a way to connect with other music lovers, a way to regain my sanity as a new mother, and a tether to normalcy during a global pandemic. CHIRP is unlike any other radio station that I’ve listened to in that it is staffed by over 200 volunteers from various backgrounds that are connected by a love for music, and the City of Chicago. We play all kinds of music across all kinds of genres, and new listeners often quickly become devoted fans.

Plus, it's just damn good radio.

This Spring, I'm trying to raise $500 on behalf of CHIRP Radio. Since I believe in what we do so much, I will personally match up to $500 in donations made in my name during the Spring pledge drive. I appreciate any and all donations. Even your $1 donation tells me that you see me and you care.

If you're reading this, love to you, and let's do this thing in support of independent voices!

CHIRP is radio as it's meant to be: live, local and independent.

We are true radio believers at CHIRP. We love the music that we share with you, and we are committed to our community -- playing local bands every single hour of the day, interviewing Chicago artists for our podcast series, showcasing local nonprofits doing important work, and generally making sure we are shining a light on our city's diverse, vibrant, creative scenes. And we're doing it all without any commercials!

Your generous support makes everything we do possible. We are a truly independent, listener-supported radio station, never beholden to corporate interests.

If you believe in this work, and if you're able, we please make a donation to CHIRP today.

IMPORTANT: 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 to give in support of the person making this post, be sure to type their full name in the "volunteer to credit" section so they can receive credit for your gift).