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07/31/2026

🚨 WE’RE BAAAACK! 🚨🎉

The countdown is ON for the 5th Annual H.O.O.D Heroes Back-to-School Classroom Carnival! 📚🎒

We’re making sure our young heroes head into the new school year with confidence, supplies, and unforgettable memories!

🎡 Get ready for:
🍔 FREE Food
🎯 Games & Entertainment
🎨 Face Painting
🐐 Petting Zoo
💈 FREE Haircuts & Hairstyles
🎒 FREE School Supplies
🎁 Giveaways, Community Resources & More!

This is more than a back-to-school event it’s a celebration of our youth, our families, and our community. ❤️

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible partners and supporters who continue to help us make this event bigger and better every year:
Omar Sabir and all of our amazing community partners you make this possible!

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
📍 6324 Crittenden St., Philadelphia, PA
🕛 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Bring the whole family and help us kick off the school year the H.O.O.D Heroes way! 🙌

12/26/2025

’Tis the season of service, unity, and impact 🎄💚

What a day! Huge THANK YOU to everyone who showed up and showed out for the H.O.O.D. HEROES Holiday Basketball Tournament & Toy Drive “Meet the Greeks” Edition 🏀🏆🧸

Here’s a recap of the day. 24+ schools experienced community, competition, generosity, and a real glimpse into college life. From the energy in the gym, to the toys donated, to the Greek organizations rocking their paraphernalia, this was bigger than basketball. This was about service, legacy, and love.

Special shoutout to Philly Youth Basketball (PYB) for hosting and collaborating with us. S/O every fraternity and sorority that participated, our partners (New Gethsemane Baptist Church of South Philadelphia) , volunteers, and supporters who made this holiday season brighter for the children we serve.

This is what it looks like when the village shows up.
Until next time… the work continues 💪🏾✨

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