https://citizennewspapergroup.com/news/2026/mar/11/young-philanthropist-celebrates-ten-year-anniversary/ Jahkil Jackson founded Project I Am as a way to provide necessary items to people in need. He started the organization when he was eight years old after feeling
It’s not often when we find a young man so willing to help others, but for 17-year-old Jahkil Jackson, it’s been his life’s work.
At just 8 years old, Jahkil Jackson ignited a global movement, handing out blessing bags to the homeless in Chicago. Since then, Jackson and his “Project I Am” have raised
Jahkil Naeem Jackson is already shaping national conversations around youth empowerment and mental health. Now, with the release of his third book, “Built Different”, he’s taking that mission to the
When Jahkil Jackson was eight years old, he came up with the idea to give out essentials to those experiencing homelessness, calling the essentials given out “Blessing Bags.”
CHICAGO — It’s not often a child’s thought becomes a young man’s mission, but on Saturday in Bronzeville, Jahkil Jackson had another big day. When Jackson was eight years old,
You can make an impact at any age. We spoke with teen philanthropists Jahkil Jackson of @weareprojectiam and Khloe Thompson of @khloeKares to fins out how.. Watch the video on Instagram here!
NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a groundbreaking celebration of its tenth anniversary, Paradise Fun Factory DBA CirKiz is set to elevate the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) experience with The Teen
Daily Herald — Campanelli School in Schaumburg hears from inspirational teen as students help homeless
CHICAGO (WLS) — Jahkil Jackson is the founder of the nonprofit “Project I Am.” It’s mission is the help the homeless. And Jackson is partnering with the “Shower Up Project” with
NBC Chicago – The day following Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is global movement designed to inspire people worldwide and celebrate generosity. NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter spoke with the founder of
