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MY BLOCK, MY HOOD, MY CITY'S EXPLORERS PROGRAM TAKES TEENS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES ON EXPLORATIONS AROUND THE CITY.

06/23/2026

Last week, our Explorers walked the shores of Traverse City, rode through Mackinac Island, and experienced places that many of them never knew they had access to.

Our annual Traverse City trip is more than a trip. It's really about possibility. Breaking cycles, challenging limits, and reminding our youth that they belong everywhere.

We don’t take this opportunity for granted. Shouts to Kim Gribi for hosting us for 9 years! Thank you to every person who has donated, shown up, and invested in our mission. You are helping create memories that will last a lifetime and confidence that will shape a future.

Change doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because a community decides our young people are worth investing in. Be part of what’s next. https://www.formyblock.org/downtownday

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there.

Big thank you to Ancestry for highlighting my pops and our Nigerian ancestry. Learning more about where we come from only deepens my appreciation for the man who raised me and the people who came before us.

My pops played a major role in shaping my activism, my love for community, and the work we do every day through My Block, My Hood, My City.

Please keep supporting the work, because this mission is bigger than one person. It’s about honoring our ancestors, showing up for our neighborhoods, and building something our children can be proud of.

Happy Father’s Day, Pops. Love you.

06/19/2026

Freedom can’t just live on paper. Juneteenth reminds us that people in Galveston, Texas were free for more than two years before anybody told them. Free on paper, but not free in practice.
That part always sticks with me.

This morning wasn’t just about remembering history. It was about honoring our ancestors through service. Every fan and case of water we delivered was a reminder to our elders: we see you, we appreciate you, and you are not forgotten.

Happy Juneteenth! ❤️🖤💚

06/16/2026

Show up for your elders and neighbors with disabilities by volunteering with us this Juneteenth! Help My Block, My Hood, My City deliver 250 free box fans and cases of water to help our neighbors stay safe, cool, and cared for during the summer months.

Because looking out for each other is what community is all about.

Sign up to volunteer or make a donation at the link in our bio.

If you or a loved one could benefit from a fan and case of water, please complete the sign-up form in our bio. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

06/12/2026

On Juneteenth, we remember that freedom didn't reach everyone at once, some folks didn't even know they were free until somebody told them. Today, we know we're free, but that freedom means the most when we use it to uplift others.

So this Juneteenth, don't wait, be the person who shows up. Come volunteer with us at My Block, My Hood, My City, and help build the freedom we all deserve.
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Sign up to volunteer! https://www.mobilize.us/m3/event/961933/
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Are you an elder or a neighbor with a disability and need a fan and water? Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYQbxL-goTG3Gb4shFPMnOBKIdgTPTJvcOHA8aKxRaDVNbWg/viewform

06/11/2026

Our youth have been learning practical and justice-centered research, data, AI, and technology skills with Black Researchers Collective for the past three months.

Yesterday, a few of our youth got the opportunity to present their research project about teen safety at the Chicago Mayor's Office! Our youth were talking directly to City Hall. Using their voices and findings to discuss teen trends and third spaces with our city officials.

Exposure creates leaders. Opportunities like yesterday give them the microphone. Our youth aren't waiting for change. They're helping create it!

06/09/2026

Join us on Friday, June 19th in Bridgeport as we help our seniors and disabled neighbors prepare for Summertime Chicago.

We need you help to deliver box fans and waters across the city. If you've been looking for a way to give back right here in Chicago, this is it!

➡️ Want to volunteer with us for Juneteenth? Sign up here, https://www.mobilize.us/m3/event/961933/

Can't volunteer with us for Juneteenth? Please consider supporting by making a donation, https://formyblock.salsalabs.org/juneteenth2026/index.html

06/08/2026

Congratulations to our Founder & CEO Jahmal Cole on being named one of Modern Luxury Chicago Social's 42 trailblazers in the Chicago 2026 Power List edition. The June Power Issue celebrates the people, places, and cultural moments driving the city forward. Inside, discover the annual Power List, a guide to Chicago’s most influential movers and shakers.

We’re proud to celebrate Jahmal for continuing to lead with purpose, passion, and commitment to building stronger communities.

06/04/2026

Downtown belongs to everybody. To kids from Austin. Englewood. Every single neighborhood in the city.

It’s the last day of school, and kids need something to do over the summer. We cannot take all the resources out of these kids’ communities, take the mental health facilities out of communities, take the basketball hoops down then invest that money in another space and get mad at the kids for showing up.

Downtown Day helps 1,000+ kids safely explore downtown with their chaperones. To truly feel like they belong in our public spaces. To take ownership of and pride in the city they call home.

To make the experience happen, we need your help. We’re raising $250K to help cover essential costs. Help create a day full of awesome memories. Sign up a young person, become a sponsor, or donate to the cause on our website, formyblock.org/downtownday.

06/01/2026

EXTENDED! Enter by tomorrow, 6/2 at 5 P.M. for your chance to win four incredible prizes.

Feel good knowing you're helping 1,000 teens safely experience and feel welcomed in Downtown Chicago!
🎈 The Ultimate Party Celebration Setup
🪑 Throne Chair Rental
🍔 Mimi's Craft Kitchen Gift Card
🎂 Custom Cake from Tiffy's

Enter to win at https://app.betterunite.com/myblockmyhoodmycity-downtowndayraffle/Offers?silentauction=1

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