Real Men Charities

Real Men Charities | Developing Leaders

About Us

Our Mission:

The mission of Real Men Charities, Inc. is to positively improve the way the world celebrates family and community by fostering opportunities through education, forums, and programs, with an emphasis on wellness, fathers, and father figures.

What We Do

Real Men Charities Programs

Real Men Charities, Inc. maintains a presence beyond the walls of the Quarry into the classroom, with platforms aimed at mentoring and supporting young men throughout their various stages of life, from elementary through high school.

Food Wellness

Promoting Healthy Eating Habits

We inform the community about the benefits of healthy eating

Date: April 21, 2020

Mental Wellness

Improving Mental Health in the Community

We provide initiatives and resources geared towards a state of well-being

Date: April 21, 2020

Real Men Cook

Impacting the View of Men

We directly change the perception of Men within families and communities through cooking

Date: April 21, 2020

Education

Educating and inspiring all people, through public awareness campaigns, research, and other screening.

Growth

Equipping and developing leaders of national, state, and community male, youth, and family initiatives through curricula, training, and technical assistance.

Engagement

Engaging every sector of society through strategic alliances and partnerships.

Community

Promoting public health; mental, physical, emotional, and economic, by disseminating medical information to the general public without charge. including healthy cooking, fitness, and lifestyle

Developing

Strengthening the universal institution of family and encouraging parents to Practice Family First in their lives.

Events

Real Men Charities Upcoming Events

32nd Annual Real Men Cook

32nd Annual Real Men Cook For the last 32 years in Chicago, Father’s Day has meant Real Men Cook. Real Men

06/11/2021

Friday Jazz @ The Quarry

May 30, 2021

32nd Annual Real Men Cook Kickoff Gala: Suits & Sundresses

32nd Annual Real Men Cook Kickoff Gala – Suits & Sundresses – May 30, 2021 4 Featured Cooks w/

News

Real Men Charities News

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Gen-Z Town Hall Scheduled September 23 Ad-Supported Media Community to Host Industry’s Gen-Z Employees during Inaugural Advancing Diversity Week

NEW YORK, NY ─ Senior leaders from across the marketing ecosystem are preparing to respond to questions fr

September 22, 2021 0

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Real Men Cook Celebration Hailed as Joyous Return to Celebrating Dads After Long Covid Confinement by Melody McDowell

The 2021 Real Men Cook celebration was a Happy Day on many levels and for many reasons. It was a return to being out, to seeing friends, and to making new friends after 15 months of the COVID lockdown. It was also a time to enjoy the outdoors and to – of course – eat […]

August 13, 2021 0

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The Quarry Is A Hub For Businesses And Services In South Shore — But With Steep Property Tax Bills, It’s Struggling To Stay Afloat

The owner is on track to pay off a 2018 property tax debt by month’s end and plans to appeal 2019 and 2020 tax bills in hopes of securing “a new, fairly assessed bill.” SOUTH SHORE — The Quarry Event Center is a music venue, food sustainability hub, wellness center, kitchen, event space, publishing house […]

August 13, 2021 0

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REAL MEN COOK® TO CELEBRATE 32nd YEAR TRIBUTE TO FATHERS

REAL MEN COOK® TO CELEBRATE 32nd YEAR TRIBUTE TO FATHERS TO BE PRESENTED VIRTUALLY, ON-SITE AND GLOBALLY Real

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Testimonials

What People Say About Us

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I enjoy Real Men Cook because of the camraderie. There's a great group of men and women supporters that are always there to help to influence as well as to give you ideas and recipes, etc., and it's nice to know that somebody else if cooking beside you. So the money, the time, it's all well worth it, and we know that we are doing it for a charitable organization as well.

Chaga Walton, Author

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Participating with Real Men Cook celebrates the achievements of African American men--who we are, what we do. It is incumbent upon us to pave the way for the next generation."

Barrack Obama, Former U.S. President

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What I like most about Real Men Cook is that it gives to the little guy--the smaller not-for-profit agencies that don't have the big pocketbookWhat I like most about Real Men Cook is that it gives to the little guy--the smaller not-for-profit agencies that don't have the big pocketbook

Rick Mays,