Save Money, Save Life

03/10/2021

01/25/2021

Last week we were able to distribute over 200 Kits for our Winter Essential Kits initiative❗️Thank You to everyone who came by and picked some up, We will be continuing this initiative through the winter season, so feel free to stop in and grab yours. ♥️

517 e 47th St Mon - Fri 10am -2pm or DM us to schedule a time that works for you•

•If you’re interested in contributing to the kits, we are also accepting donations during the same hours•

*Accepted Donations include, PPE, personal hygiene products, hats, gloves, hand/foot warmers, and feminine care products or venmo:

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01/15/2021

WINTER ESSENTIAL KITS❗️

We are offering kits to anyone who would like to keep them in their vehicle for the times they run in to a friend in need.

The kits are filled with personal hygiene products, hand warmers, PPE, socks, feminine care products, snacks, gloves and hats.

•517 E 47th St
•Jan 18-22
•10am-2pm

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12/28/2020

Happy Monday! 😃

Introducing another set of NEW HIRES to the SaveMoneySaveLife team!

Jazmin Delgado, 22, was born and raised In the Pilsen and Little Village neighborhoods of Chicago. She is a multi-disciplinary artist that works with various mediums. She likes repurposing found objects and archiving as a way to explore and understand her relationships with family and community. She is in her last year at UIC and hopes to continue to use her creative skills and practice to help others in creating connections and building community.

Juliana Gueno, is a young creative born and raised in Chicago. Her creative journey began when she took a photography class at Marwen at the age of 11. She went on to learn more about photography, fashion design, playing the guitar, and painting, among other passions. She is set to graduate Columbia College with a degree in Fashion Design. She currently makes her own cut and sew clothing with hopes to own a brand in the future. Juliana is excited to hone her organizational skills and further the mission of SaveMoneySaveLife in her new role as administrative assistant.

12/23/2020

Congrats to our Executive Director, Laundi Keepseagle for recognition of her work as a change-maker in the Chicago Reader’s 2020 recap! 💕 ✨

Whether through organizing, the arts, or social media, these individuals took the year by the horns and made their mark on Chicago—and the world.

12/22/2020

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12/21/2020

**a special thank you**

We put out an emergency call for a new space. We are a small (but mighty) non-profit and our storage/truck/moving expenses were our second largest cost over the last two years! There are so many hidden expenses to make the production of our programming possible.

However, with the community’s help, we were able to land a new storage deal! We are bartering photo/video work in exchange for storage/truck/moving! Honestly, this is a game changer for us!!!! We have the ability to allocate those funds to something more front-facing!

Yesterday, we began the move to our new storage/distribution home in Lawndale! Thank you to all the women who showed up and got a semi loaded in 4 hours! Thank you to for being such a huge blessing in our upcoming year! ♥️

With love,
smsl team

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12/11/2020

For the next set of introductions, meet our 2021 Save Money Studio interns!

Newly selected, Eric King is 17 years old born and raised on the West Side of Chicago. He’s a young and driven Photographer looking to do anything to get the shot. At 14, he joined Yollocalli Arts Reach to discover his passion for photography and hasn’t stopped since. He’s a Senior at George Westinghouse and wishes to further expand his creative skillset. He’s looking forward to being a collaborative creative and is excited to work in a space of intersection!

Secondly, Tyler Neandor has been the longest standing Save Money Studio intern. He has contributed immensely to our mission and showcased so much growth! We are excited to officially announce that he will be our Lead for Save Money Studios 2021!!!

Tyler is from the west suburbs, and moved to Chicago in hopes to enhance his storytelling abilities visually through SMSL and grow as a filmmaker & creative. He currently attends DePaul University majoring in Film & Television with a concentration on visual effects.

12/10/2020

We are simultaneously freaking hyped and humbled to have the ability to add to our team!!! PLEASE SHOW SOME LOVE FOR OUR NEW HIRES!!!! ♥️

Please Welcome Demir as SMSL’s new Art Director! Demir is responsible for the creative vision and artistic direction of the organization. He is excited to further develop the organization’s brand identity and key messaging through visual language. Demir Mujagic was born 1993 in Bugojno, Bosnia. At the age of 6, his parents decided to raise him in Chicago, IL, where at a young age he taught himself to skateboard and design. Today, he remains inspired by the range of style that comes from skateboarding and the energy of staying creatively disruptive in the streets.

Secondly, we are so excited to introduce Carlee Belt to the position of Programs Coordinator! Carlee was raised in the country by some hippies which has influenced her passion for environmental wellness and social change. Right now, she’s studying Education in grad school and hopes to implement programming that actually fu***ng matters. She is down to put her body on the line for the betterment of all peoples and can’t wait to hit the ground running!

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11/23/2020

Due to the rise in Covid-19 cases across Chicago, our team has decided to refrain from hosting in-person events indefinitely.

With BIPOC suffering the most—having triple the Covid-19 death rates of their white counterparts and the increasing chance of coming into contact with Covid-19, we must do our part in what we believe will protect Chicago.

These disparities are undeniably dangerous to our community, which is why we are using our resources to bring wellness and support to those in need. Please do not hesitate to reach out for assistance.

We may be physically distant, but we’re still here for you. ♥️ 😷