https://www.communityhelpsitself.org/blog daily 0.75 2026-02-20 https://www.communityhelpsitself.org/about-chi daily 0.75 2026-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/101e90f5-6010-4844-8731-b4e969448683/Brian+Janosz+-+Chi+the+dog+headshot+%281%29.png About Chi Close-up of a happy Australian Shepherd dog with brown, white, and tan fur, looking at the camera with a slightly open mouth and bright eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/ec84f345-0d09-45b2-8610-d5071a309d19/Brian+Janosz+-+Bates+and+his+doggos+hanging+out+with+CHI+sign+backdrop.jpg About Chi A man crouching next to three dogs in a parking lot in front of a sign for Chi Farmers Market, which advertises local and clean eggs, milk, meats, dry goods, produce, honey, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/09c820e5-f08a-4a6d-a980-534fc33e244f/Brian+Janosz+-+Chi+and+dog+pack+hangin+on+the+porch+at+the+farmsted+%281%29.jpg About Chi Six dogs of various breeds sitting on wooden steps outside a house, with a woman standing on the porch above them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/9feefa21-5be8-4608-8547-f4b13b7bd5b8/Brian+Janosz+-+Chi+and+doggos+swimmin+in+the+lake.jpg About Chi Five dogs in green life jackets standing in shallow water at the edge of a lake with a wooded shoreline in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/1eba7b3a-bb9e-4bb1-8e20-e35eda116b01/Brian+Janosz+-+Chi+and+sibling+in+the+grass+%281%29.jpg About Chi Two dogs sitting on grass; one is a black and white Border Collie with a red harness, the other is an orange and white puppy with a green vest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/15b7d2a2-6258-4afd-9433-3960a833c975/Brian+Janosz+-+Chi+and+the+dog+pack+in+the+pasture+%281%29.jpg About Chi Three dogs running on a grassy field in a rural area with trees, a wooden fence, and clear blue sky. The shadows of two people take up the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/6ddf15b7-e275-4933-94f6-d91a7a1248a2/Brian+Janosz+-+Chi+in+the+pasture+with+flowers+%281%29.jpg About Chi A brown and white dog standing in a garden with green grass, colorful flowers, and trees in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/365cdacb-0176-4578-98b5-50093c3f70f3/Brian+Janosz+-+Chi+and+the+dog+pack+looking+on.jpg About Chi Three dogs, two black and white and one light brown with white, are sitting on a grassy lawn with small white flowers, facing the same direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/d4bebbe3-89ac-4738-983a-d6926ab9e2c6/Brian+Janosz+-+CHI+the+dog+with+fun+glasses.jpg About Chi A cute dog with a brown and white coat, wearing colorful 3D glasses, sticking out its pink tongue, lying on grass next to a person's leg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/efcc3dea-110c-40ba-940c-bb40caf6a03b/Brian+Janosz+-+Chi+looking+on+%28dirt%29.jpg About Chi A small dog standing outside on a grassy area with fallen leaves, casting a shadow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/073d8ac8-63cd-43bf-800b-102541f3df9e/Brian+Janosz+-+Chi+the+dog+and+his+pack+hangin+on+the+beach+%281%29.jpg About Chi Three dogs on a gravel path near water at sunset with a person sitting nearby, one dog standing and two lying down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/3fa0f075-60f1-4e78-b33f-008c32ca6c6a/Brian+Janosz+-+Bates+and+CHI+in+front+of+the+fireplace+with+cowboy+hat.jpg About Chi A man wearing a cowboy hat sitting on the floor with a smiling dog in front of a lit fireplace in a cozy living room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/fdea314f-1f87-4259-8051-56f346377423/Brian+Janosz+-+Chi+Road+Trippin%27+%281%29.jpg About Chi Black SUV with a kayak strapped to the roof, parked outdoors. Four dogs are inside the vehicle, visible through the open windows. https://www.communityhelpsitself.org/volunteering daily 0.75 2026-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/cab8fa69-ca9f-4cbd-b8d9-90c2105a8f15/Screenshot+2026-02-10+at+1.15.24%E2%80%AFPM.png Volunteering - Building a community of self-reliance. We have to be the ones to save ourselves, and that starts with building a community. Together, we can build strength through community while helping Chattanooga and beyond eat clean, nutrient-dense food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/85cddee5-aa1e-4bb5-a5e9-b7c2792949b5/unsplash-image-Zyx1bK9mqmA.jpg Volunteering - Work the way you want Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/8744b88b-a6ce-4fbe-abef-8f49758e8554/unsplash-image-H0v6g8FGvFQ.jpg Volunteering - Be a Pick Up Partner If you own a business and would like to be a pick-up location, let us know! Or if you know of a business or area that you'd like us to be in, help us set that up, creating greater access to healthy foods. https://www.communityhelpsitself.org/helpful-links daily 0.75 2026-02-20 https://www.communityhelpsitself.org/products daily 0.75 2026-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/12e076ee-c5a7-4d89-a043-dee25ee88ae6/Brian+Janosz+-+Produce+box.jpg Products - Subscription Boxes Subscriptions or one-time orders for all your basic items like eggs, proteins/meats/tofu, dairy, canned goods, honey, and more. Mini for sampling fresh picks, Bi-weekly for regular kitchen restocks, Weekly for consistent produce flow, Monthly for larger, planned deliveries, and Family boxes sized to feed more mouths. Each box brings seasonal, hand-selected fruits and vegetables straight to your door, making healthy eating convenient and flexible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/da9ef1d0-d314-4a12-9c46-d984a848d072/meat_mixed_lamb_chicken_beef.jpeg Products - Farm-Raised Meats Farm-raised meats come from animals raised on farms under managed feeding and care. They provide a reliable source of protein and essential nutrients, are available in many cuts and preparations, and are produced to meet food safety and quality standards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/f02165ac-732b-45e1-95e4-cc3d433714dc/milk%26eggs_milticolor.jpg Products - Dairy & Eggs Butter, cheese, cream, farm eggs, and milk are everyday staples that add richness, protein, and comfort. Butter enhances flavor and texture; cheese offers diverse tastes and uses; cream thickens sauces and desserts; eggs provide versatile nutrition; milk is a simple, nourishing base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/71204084-21ba-4355-8530-b88550a4fd69/baking_dough_rolling.jpg Products - Baked Goods Our bakery offers a warm selection of freshly baked goods, from crusty sourdough loaves and soft cinnamon rolls to sweet pastries and hearty sandwich breads—made daily with simple, high-quality ingredients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/eb0feaa8-5cff-44af-92b6-814461cb6b50/Brian+Janosz+-+blackberry+syrup.jpg Products - Drinks We offer a refreshing selection of drinks, including crisp ciders, freshly brewed coffee, a variety of cold-pressed and blended juices, naturally fizzy kombucha, flavorful syrups for customizing beverages, and a range of comforting teas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/f8389979-1723-4bad-b4ae-8c4d18e8a7c4/Brian+Janosz+-+lavender+vanilla.jpg Products - Health & Beauty Natural deodorants, cleaners, soaps, and tallow-based items made with gentle, minimally processed ingredients—plant oils, light natural scents, and traditional fats. Designed to support skin health, reduce synthetic exposure, minimize irritation for sensitive skin, and biodegrade more easily. Ideal for sustainable, low-impact household routines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/8c7a43dc-713a-46b7-8d21-58d347e54009/jam_mixed_jars_nolabels1.jpg Products - Dry Goods Our dry goods include freshly roasted coffee, fermented gut-health products, pure honey, and a variety of jams. Each item is crafted for flavor and quality, offering natural ingredients and simple, wholesome benefits for everyday use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/6d243315-2594-460b-9eec-c353152887c2/Brian+Janosz+-+Facebook+Banner2.png Products - Donations Direct Donations: Your monetary donation provides CHI with the resources it needs to empower our team of volunteers and expand the communities we serve. Fill the Fridge: CHI has partnered with Hope Community Fridge, providing free healthy food to underserved communities. 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Nourish community. At CHI Markets (Community Helps Itself), we’re your one-stop shop for all things local—connecting you directly with fresh organic food, locally raised dairy and meat, farm-fresh eggs, and small businesses that make your community thrive. As food security challenges grow and prices rise, there’s never been a more crucial time to shop local and support sustainable agriculture and systems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/698a664bdf1f252d9f41692f/9b12dbfc-4833-4d65-8fe3-d70b24ed5c9c/Brian+Janosz+-+Farmer%27s+market+spread.jpg Home - Local Vendors Since 2012, CHI has donated over 140,000 lbs of food and, in just the last two years, has helped feed 2,500+ families in need through generous community partnerships. Whether you're a conscious consumer or a small-batch maker, CHI Markets brings the farmers market to you—and we’re always looking for new local vendors to join us. Got a product? Let’s put it on the shelf. Want to support your neighbors? 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