You’ve been doing great so far! Let’s keep the #FocusOnAction going for My Block, My Hood, My City! This organization is amazing and works every day to improve communities around Chicago, home of many SK productions!
Their Explorer’s Program takes kids beyond their under-resourced neighborhoods to counteract “poverty of imagination,” and show them opportunities beyond what they’re used to seeing. Explorations in the past have included taking students to tour art galleries, to learn how to sail, to serve meals to the homeless, to explore The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., and to engage in many more educational and life experiences. Incredible!
They also have multiple initiatives to support communities in Chicago that need it most. The #HitTheHood initiative proactively put money and resources into the hands of community leaders to help curb violence on July 4th (a traditionally violent holiday in Chicago). 1-Day Block Club Training empowers community leaders with knowledge of technology and programs they can use to elevate the effectiveness of community organizing in Chicago. And the Senior Viral response is making sure seniors have access to hand sanitizer, health supplements, toiletries, and food throughout this pandemic.
In short (or slightly long), they are making one of our home cities, Chicago, so much better! Please send your support their way! https://www.formyblock.org/donate
