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

Pre-Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast

Pre Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast Saturday, May 7, 2022 – 8:30 am to 11:00 am Celebrate World’s Gr

30th Anniversary MOBE Symposium

MOBE (created as Marketing Opportunities in Black Entertainment) competes in today’s marketplace and acceler

Friday Jazz at the Quarry

Supper Club is back weekly beginning October 29th featuring Saxophonist Tyrone Hines and Bandleader Extraordin

News

Real Men Charities News

Self-Defense

Chicago Self-Defense Class Spurred by Rise in Attacks Against Women

A Chicago community organizer reaffirmed his commitment to teach women self-defense classes amid an increase i

March 29, 2022 0

Self-Defense

South Shore Violence Prevention & Women’s Self Defense

Our presence on Far East 75th Street has nearly eliminated incidents of violence, from Yates to the Lake. African drumming, food, toy and coat distributions, yoga, martial arts, wellness vendor sessions, free day camps that include yoga for the children, free water on hot summer days for the last 5 years, the best affordable music […]

March 25, 2022 0

MOBE

Independent Education Narrative: HBCU and Beyond

Innovate or die is the spirit as we play nationally and locally in business. This communication is to request that you consider joining us for a few days next month, April 21 and 22, for whatever time works for you. Day one of MOBE (Marketing Opportunities in Business & Entertainment), our new baby ready for birth […]

March 22, 2022 0

Self-Defense

Martial Arts for Families

Real Men Charities has offered yoga for men every Sunday and is expanding our work toward peace, physical fitn

November 12, 2021 0

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,