HOOD Heroes

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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08/13/2025

🏀 Nets & Networking: Black Male Educator Edition 🏀
Calling all Black male educators and aspiring educators! 📚✊🏾
Let’s hoop, connect, and build a stronger presence in education because representation matters. 💡

📅 Saturday, August 16, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Sixth Man Center | 4250 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129

We’re on a mission to grow beyond the less than 2% representation in education. Join us, please fill out the form in our bio. We are on a first come first serve basis so please act quick.

🔗 More info: www.hoodheroes.org

08/03/2025

🎒CALLING ALL COMMUNITY HEROES! 🎒

We’re gearing up for our 4th Annual Back to School “Classroom Carnival” Giveaway and we need YOUR help to make it happen!

Last year, we served over 250 students with free school supplies, fresh haircuts, food, fun, and HOPE. This year, we’re going even BIGGER but we can’t do it without your support.

💥 What we’re collecting:
✏️ School Supplies
💇🏾 Haircuts & Hair Styling Donations
🍎 Food/Drinks
🎁 Prizes & Giveaways
💸 Monetary Donations
Let’s send our kids back to school prepared, confident, and proud of where they’re from. Every dollar, backpack, and pencil counts. 🖤📦

Tag a business, barber, stylist, or supporter who can help!

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms and mother figures out there!
We’re sending love and gratitude your way today and every day.

Here’s a quick recap of our pre-Mother’s Day yoga event, filled with smiles, stretches, and so much positive energy!
Thanks to everyone who joined in and made it such a joyful celebration.

Stay tuned for more Super Mom Squad events, proudly brought to you by Hood Heroes.

09/14/2024

🌟 A huge thank you to everyone who donated and supported us! Because of you, we successfully hosted our 3rd Annual Classroom Carnival Back-to-School Drive! 🎉 Your generosity made a big impact, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Stay tuned for more exciting events and opportunities to get involved. Together, we’re making a difference! 💙🙌

08/12/2024

✨ Huge Shoutout to Our Amazing Donors✨

We are beyond grateful for the incredible generosity and support from each and every one of you. Your donations are making a real difference, and we couldn’t do it without you! Welcome to the 💪🏾

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us reach our goals. Your kindness is inspiring and truly appreciated.

08/07/2024