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Chicago teen celebrates 10 years of nonprofit supporting homeless population
A Chicago teen has been distributing “blessing bags” to people experiencing homelessness since he was just 8 years old.
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Young Philanthropist Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary
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 compelled to do something while he was visiting the homeless when he was five. He began packing and distributing blessing bags, filled with hygiene and…
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12 Year Old Committed To Ending Homelessness Is Honored With His Own Marvel Comic Book!
Jahkil Jackson launched his “Project I Am” organization at just 8 years old. Since Chicago has rallied around him to help hand out thousands of his “Blessing Bags.” This weekend he’s celebrating four years of philanthropy and inviting the public to help with a free skating party that will also give folks a chance to…
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People to People 2/29/20, Project I Am
12 year old philanthropist Jahkil Jackson and founder of Project I Am updates us on his continued efforts to erradicate homelessness and shares details about an upcoming event where you can help!
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10-Year-Old Starts Business Helping Homeless
Young Jahkil Jackson has already made a big difference in the community, helping the homeless one ‘Blessing Bag’ at a time.
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