ShedWool Shift Worker Community
At ShedWool we believe in building bridges, standing up for and alongside our fellow humans, and fostering change. We stand steadfastly against racism and inequality and want to be part of the change we know can and must happen. We stand in solidarity with Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color across our nation, and around the world, and will continue to support the eradication of racism and discrimination.
ShedWool is here to help the shift worker community. Our Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Cory Warfield, spent more than 20 years as both a shift worker and manager in the restaurant industry, which brings this challenging time close to his heart. That is why Cory and the ShedWool Team created a resource for all types of shift workers and their communities. Join the ShedWool Shift Worker Community now to find out more.
Help is Here – Join the Shift Worker Community
ShedWool’s community development effort brings community organizations together to assist those in need. While ShedWool calls the greater Chicago area home, and while locally based our focus is nationwide as the shift worker family and its needs have no state limits. Click here for resources and services in other major, metropolitan areas. And remember, we are expanding this page to reach as many locations as possible. If your area isn’t listed yet, look to your local United Way which offers a plethora of information and resources.
Food Banks
Food Banks all across the country are providing meal programs to those in need now more than ever before. We have organized the largest food banks by region, and if you do not live in a metro area, then the United Way and your local government offices can be of assistance.
View Food Banks
Volunteer
Feeling the need to help others? We applaud you! Check out Volunteer Match for nationwide opportunities or click below for the Chicagoland area. If you have a charitable organization that is helping those affected by Covid-19, email us with details so we may share the information.
Donate Now
If you have the means to help the many shift workers and their families who are in need, please consider one of the charities below. Small amounts add up and make a difference; every dollar donated to Feeding America helps secure and distribute 10 meals to people facing hunger.
How You Can Get Support
Call 1-800-889-3931 Or Visit www.cdc.gov To Learn More
Unemployment
Have you lost your job? Are you concerned about your healthcare? You are far from alone, and help is within reach. Unemployment benefits may be available, make sure to take the time to apply. Wait times may be long but it’s worth it. If your health benefits have been affected, click below.
Unemployment / Healthcare Information
Job Boards
While the restaurant and manufacturing industries have been hardest hit with many people losing their jobs, other industries are simultaneously expanding their workforces. Currently, we have built a Chicago centric job board list and with your help and sharing of information can expand to provide more nationwide coverage.
Chicagoland News
Top cop: Chicago cop accidentally fires gun, ‘lightly striking’ 2 other Chicago officers in Lyons during homicide probe; 2 arrested
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 21, 2021Two Chicago police officers accidentally shot amid 'struggle' in Lyons
Source: WGN-TV- October 21, 2021Block by block, childhood friends strive to rebuild South Side housing
Source: WGN-TV- October 21, 2021Students demand action following sexual misconduct allegations at Benito Juarez
Source: WGN-TV- October 21, 2021CDC Issues Warning About Salmonella Outbreak Involving Onions Imported From Mexico; 37 Cases In Illinois
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- October 21, 2021No one hit during Bishop Ford Freeway shooting, fire officials say
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 21, 2021‘They are somebody’: Family members, advocates push for parole bill that would give longtime prisoners a second chance at life
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 21, 2021Man charged in nearly 30-year-old murder of woman strangled at Niles YMCA
Source: WGN-TV- October 21, 2021Doctors call FDA authorization of e-cigarette sale, marketing alarming
Source: WGN-TV- October 20, 2021Revisions expected to Democrats’ congressional map as South Side residents complain about being cut out of Rep. Marie Newman’s district
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021Video released of man’s fatal shooting by Chicago police during a domestic disturbance last month
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021In Senate hearing, Rahm Emanuel both defends and expresses regret over handling of Laquan McDonald shooting. ‘I’m responsible.’
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021‘Dixmoor needs help’ as it reaches fifth day without water source, village leader says
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021'He’s really lucky': Friend of man shot during attempted carjacking in Wicker Park grateful
Source: WGN-TV- October 20, 2021Cody Westerlund previews the 2021-22 Bulls' season on WGN News Now Sports Talk
Source: WGN-TV- October 20, 2021Palatine mom talks inspiration to write children's book in son's memory
Source: WGN-TV- October 20, 2021‘If temperatures keep rising, it’s going to be hard to grow pumpkins in southern Illinois.’ Researcher on quest for a hybrid pumpkin.
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021Government's vax-or-test rule almost ready as nervous businesses wait
Source: WGN-TV- October 20, 2021Advocate Aurora Health Fires 440 Staffers For Failing To Comply With COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- October 20, 2021Chicago police union official likens vaccine standoff with Mayor Lightfoot to ‘The Hunger Games,’ as city seeks to expand restraining order against FOP
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021The Gwen hotel in Chicago ranked No. 1 in the city. ‘We like to think of ourselves as the hidden gem in River North.’
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021Police make arrest in 29-year-old cold case strangulation murder, sexual assault of woman in Niles
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter agrees to pay fine for lobbying Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021R. Kelly was on suicide watch after conviction in New York, lawyer says as trial date set in Chicago case
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021Gaming regulators drop Calumet City, Lynwood bids for south suburban casino license
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021NY teen behind Oct. 15 threat to Naperville North HS facing felony charges, interim police chief says
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021West Garfield Park man charged on suspicion of shooting at police officer
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021Authorities search canal near Lockport for Stacy Peterson’s body, her sister says. Wife of Drew Peterson has been missing since 2007.
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021Illinois hospital systems losing hundreds of workers because of COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021Girl, 6, shot in West Englewood, Chicago police say adult with her may have been targeted
Source: Chicago Tribune- October 20, 2021Breast Cancer Survivor Urges Women To Talk To Doctors About Their Imaging, After Her Mammogram Didn’t Go Far Enough
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- October 19, 2021City Of Evanston To Enact Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy For Municipal Staff
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- October 18, 2021City Officials, Community Leaders Hit Streets To Urge People To Get First COVID-19 Shots, Boosters, And Flu Shots
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- October 16, 2021Fundraising Concert Held As Pastor Pushes To Open Mental Health Center On City’s South Side
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- October 16, 2021New HHS Report Says COVID-19 Vaccine Has Saved 2,100 Seniors’ Lives In Illinois
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- October 6, 2021Chicago Public Schools Set To Roll Out New COVID-19 Testing Plan For Students, Staff
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- October 1, 2021Rich Township High School District 227 In South Suburbs Going To Remote Learning For 2 Weeks After Positive COVID-19 Cases
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- October 1, 2021Northwest Indiana Teen Dies Of Ruptured Aorta Months After Contracting Severe COVID-19
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- September 29, 2021City Leaders Hope New Campaign Will Boost Vaccination Rate, But Health Professionals Say It Will Take Time
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- September 23, 2021CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook Answers Questions About Kids And The COVID-19 Vaccine
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- September 20, 2021No ICU Beds Left In Southern Illinois Due To COVID-19
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- September 17, 2021Riot Fest Going Ahead With COVID Vaccine Or Negative Test Requirement; Vaccines Made Available To All On Site
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- September 16, 2021Hospitalized 4 Months With COVID-19, Oak Forest Grandmother Leaves Hospital Following Double Lung Transplant
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- September 16, 2021Daniel Zizumbo Elementary School In Archer Heights Goes To Remote Learning Due To COVID-19 Cases
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- September 15, 2021Amid Spread Of Delta Variant, Conventions Rise To Challenge Of Holding Conferences At McCormick Place With Mitigations
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- September 15, 2021Crete-Monee Middle School Teacher Cherie Garza, 39, Dies 2 Months After Contracting COVID-19
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- September 15, 2021CPS Parents, Students Rally Over Complaints About School Bus Service, COVID-19 Contact Tracing, And Other ‘System Failures’
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- September 14, 2021Dr. Richard Lawler, Medical Pioneer Who Performed First Organ Transplant At Little Company Of Mary Hospital In 1950, Honored In New Book By Great-Nephew
Source: Health – CBS Chicago- September 13, 2021
Our Story
The ShedWool leadership team brings decades of technology, sales, entrepreneurship, and management experience together resulting in the creation of the most comprehensive smart scheduling platform available for the shift workers industries.
What We Do
ShedWool Smart Scheduling surpasses the “traditional” methods of shift scheduling products currently available; the ones that have managers sitting at their desks for hours with an Excel Sheet or Google Doc, creating schedules that often, inadvertently lead to labor law fines, staff conflicts, and over or under-staffing. The ShedWool Smart Scheduling platform eliminates the potential of lost paper copies, allows managers to make work schedule changes quickly, efficiently grants employees the ability to pick up or shed shifts 24 hours a day, and offers media uploads for shift worker employees to view and respond to from anywhere.
Shifting Sights On Your Community
“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” ~ Mr. Rogers
We are passionate about highlighting people, businesses, and communities coming together to make a difference during these unprecedented times.
Let’s Support One Another
Do you know of someone in your community who is inspiring others and making a difference? We want to know and shift sights on your community by telling their stories.
Artwork Created By Meaghan Buckley
