Area Code: Batavia4 Loka 2024

Small Acts, Big Impact: CHIP IN Batavia's Formula for Belonging

Joanne Spitz is the co-chair of CHIP IN Batavia, a non-profit that works to ensure every child in our town has the opportunity to thrive - from basic necessities to prom dresses and college laptops.

But Joanne's story isn't just about helping others belong. It's also about her own journey to find her place in Batavia over the past 32 years. In this conversation, we'll hear how a shy newcomer became a pillar of the community, mobilizing an entire town to care for its most vulnerable members. We'll explore the delicate balance between offering help and preserving dignity, and how small acts of kindness can transform lives.

This season of Area Code: Batavia is brought to you by Kristine Clemens, a Real Estate Broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate. For more information and to see how much your home is worth text HOME to 630-797-8421.

This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing. To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109.

Recommended Businesses

These are the amazing local businesses that make Area Code: Batavia possible. These businesses are more than just sponsors; they're invested in our community and share our vision for a vibrant, connected Batavia.

Real Estate Broker: Kristine Clemens, @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Plumbing: Bulldog Plumbing
Marketing Agency: Plimsoll

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Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio. It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.

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BEI: Why Investment in Community is Good Business

When Austin Dempsey had the opportunity to step into a long-term leadership role in the family business, he took it. But in the face of a global pandemic, he recognized how investing in Batavia's comm...

31 Touko 202441min

The Boardwalk Shops: Nurturing Dreams and Building Community

Every year, an entirely new group of entrepreneurs set up shop on the corner of Wilson and River street, with their hearts set of finding a home and community in Batavia. On this episode of Area Code:...

17 Touko 202457min

Foltos Tonsorial Parlor: From Barber to Bridge Builder

Craig Foltos grew up in Batavia, cleaning his Dad's barber shop. He has almost never ventured outside of the town where he was raised (once he stayed overnight in Warrenville). But when his dad died, ...

3 Touko 202449min

LIVE with Sturdy Shelter Brewing: "Cheers to Community"

A "blind date" between two beer aficionados. A day spent praying and fasting. A wedding invitation with a familiar passage. A pre-designed logo featuring a familiar building. These are just some of th...

19 Huhti 202456min

Bocaditos: Empanadas, Empathy, and Resistance

When Juliana Cancelo's mom, Sylvia Sanchez had a dream of Batavians craving empanadas, Juliana was skeptical. But it took a change of perspective to realize that her mom's dream could also be an act o...

5 Huhti 202436min

Beardsgaard Barbers: Cutting Through the Norms

When Tyler and Natalie Anderson set out to start their own barbershop in Batavia, they knew they wanted to make it their own.On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with the co-owners of...

22 Maalis 202436min

Hearth & Hammer: Coming Home & Making It Your Own

Building on a successful candle-business, Ariane Scholl wanted to create a space that was welcoming, people-oriented, and comfortable. And with her new location, she found a place perfectly situated t...

8 Maalis 202436min

Fernando's: Always Moving, Always Home

Fernando Martinez is everywhere. He spends most of his time running his business all over town. But how does one feel a sense of belonging when they're always moving from place to place?On this episod...

23 Helmi 202436min