Some of Chicago's most promising youth are falling into hopelessness. Teens disheartened by generational poverty, academic neglect, and the trauma of community violence are turning to the streets. We contribute to the momentum improving Chicago's future by attracting youth least likely to join mentoring and tutoring programs-- the kids who like to fight.
We offer an enriching opportunity for no cost to the youth or their families. Once enrolled, we connect them to mentors, engage them in academic services, and expand their horizons with college trips and explorational learning. Since 2016, we have maintained 100% high school graduation and college acceptance rates.
We offer an enriching opportunity for no cost to the youth or their families. Once enrolled, we connect them to mentors, engage them in academic services, and expand their horizons with college trips and explorational learning. Since 2016, we have maintained 100% high school graduation and college acceptance rates.
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Cannon's program, the Bloc, "spreads the love for boxing" while providing tutoring and more! Block Club Chicago drops in just before Punches with Purpose to help spread the news of the work we do. Lauren Jiggetts stops by to share The Bloc's work with Chicago teens. Learn about The Bloc from fighters Chikita Davis and Keyon Pass, and founder Jamyle Cannon.
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From tutoring and mentoring to securing sponsorships and using professional skills, volunteers make our program sustainable and successful. Joining The Bloc as a volunteer connects you with a supportive group of like-minded adults, inspiring youth, and a chance to make a profound difference. Whether seeking partnership opportunities, considering a donation, or thinking about enrolling a child, we welcome visitors!
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Digital Dukes is the one-of-a-kind industry experience that takes volunteer boxers from the tech, advertising and media community, trains them for four months, and puts them in the ring for a full-scale amateur boxing match in front of their friends and colleagues. Join with other civic-minded professionals as we come together for drinks, appetizers, and new ways to impact one of Chicago's most promising nonprofits.
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