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My Block, My Hood, My City Giving Away 1,000 More Meals In Chatham After Walmart Closure
Jahmal Cole, who founded the group, said he'd like to turn the closed Walmart into a community center, though those plans are still in early stages.
My Block, My Hood, My City Wants To Turn Closed Chatham Walmart Into A Community Center
The nonprofit gave away 1,000 boxes of food Sunday in the Chatham Walmart parking lot — and group leaders have vowed to hold more distributions.
My Block, My Hood, My City Giving Away 1,000 Meals As Walmart Closes South Side Stores
Neighbors have said they were stunned by the announcement and are worried about losing access to affordable food, prescriptions and necessities.
In Short Film ‘Bl*irish,’ A Black South Side Family Discovers Their Irish Roots
My Block, My Hood, My City has also released a hoodie to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
My Block, My Hood, My City Bringing Back Popular Youth-Led Community Walks — This Time Focused On Civil Rights Movement
Stops on the tours will include the home and church where Martin Luther King Jr. lived and preached while he organized in Chicago in the '60s.
My Block, My Hood, My City Wants Your Help Cleaning Up Englewood On Earth Day
Two sites near 61st and Halsted Streets will have community cleanups and garden projects on Earth Day.
Documentary On My Block, My Hood, My City Founder Jahmal Cole Now Streaming — And Aims To Inspire Viewers To Step Up In Their Communities
"A Tiny Ripple of Hope" follows the South Side activist through a tumultuous period in his life. It's available on a variety of streaming platforms.
My Block, My Hood, My City To Give Away $200,000 In Grants To Businesses Affected By COVID-19
Area businesses can apply for the microgrants through Wednesday. "We're not going to make people jump through hoops to get help," CEO Jahmal Cole said.
Black Girls Carol Group Looking For More Members Before Holiday Season Ends
The group's founder wants to hold more caroling events before the end of the year, but she said it's been hard to get people to come out and sing.
City To Replace Christmas Tree Set On Fire In Washington Park
After Block Club wrote about the burnt tree Sunday, a member of the mayor's staff contacted the Washington Park group to offer help.
South Siders Thank My Block, My Hood, My City For Lighting Up King Drive: ‘It Brings The People Closer Together’
Despite challenges, the group will return to King Drive with added security on Saturday — and residents are grateful. “It sends a message. It says these people are all connected."
4 Volunteers Robbed At My Block, My Hood, My City Event To Hang Up Christmas Lights Across South Side
The robbery interrupted what was otherwise a positive event to spread hope across the South Side. This event "isn’t going to fix such a deep-rooted issue in one day. This is years of work."
Cleanup Club Chicago, A Volunteer Group Sprucing Up The City, Is Ready To Grow After Collecting Tons Of Trash
The club, born during the pandemic, has 230 members who scour all parts of the city to pick up garbage from public areas.
South Siders In Chicago’s Least-Vaccinated Areas Say Misinformation, Mistrust Behind The Lag. Here’s What They Say Can Help
Ten of the 12 least-vaccinated ZIP codes in the city are on the South Side. For years, health "outreach to these communities has not been done. We shouldn't be expecting [the vaccination push] to be easy."
My Block, My Hood, My City Is Turning The Red Line Into A Runway: ‘Come On, Who’s Been To A Fashion Show On A Train?’
My Block, My Hood, My City will show off their new summer gear in Railways, a fashion show on a private Red Line train May 22.
Portage Park Woman Provides Free Items To People In Need With Her Treasure Box Program
"My dream is to fill my entire house with things that I’m going to give away," Jaclyn Crawford said. "That would make me so happy."
My Block, My Hood, My City Launches Initiative To Get Seniors Vaccinated
People 65 and older can sign up to be matched with a volunteer who will work to connect them to a nearby vaccination site.
My Block, My Hood, My City Gets 200 Requests To Shovel After Snowstorm — Here’s How To Join Their Volunteer Patrol
More than 100 volunteers came together to shovel at homes across the city Tuesday. The shoveling brigade will be back out Wednesday to help more seniors in need.
Snowed In? Here’s How To Get Shoveling Help In Chicago
Neighborhood groups and aldermanic offices are pledging to shovel snow for residents in need.
Seniors Need Help Shoveling Their Sidewalk After Snow, And My Block, My Hood, My City Is Looking For Volunteers
The group is looking for volunteers who can clear sidewalks around the city to help seniors.
