Real Men Charities

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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.

For over 30 years we’ve , leveraged the culinary arts to bond and heal, donated over $1 million to arts & culture programs, published books and magazines , inspired with the Art of Living & Loving, offered, poetry, drumming & performance, engaged youth in

hospitality, advocated for Black Male family engagement, prioritized mental & physical health awareness, worked to increase Black Make Life Expectancy and maintained the longest running Father’s Day programming with our trademarked brand, Real Men Cook

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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

Friday Night Jazz at The Quarry feat. Roger Harris

Friday, July 26, 2024 06:00PM – 09:00PM 2423 East 75th Street • The Quarry Chi: Art, Culture, Dining &

35th Anniversary – Real Men Cook – Father’s Day

Join Us for a Father’s Day Celebration Like No Other! Calling all food enthusiasts, community supporters

Bridging the Generational Gap

Please join us. The location is across the street from the Quarry at 75th & Phillips (a block east of Yate

News

Real Men Charities News

Community Food Real Men Cook

Real Men Cook’s 35th Annual Father’s Day Celebration

Join Us for a Father’s Day Celebration Like No Other! Calling all food enthusiasts, community supporters

May 20, 2024 0

Community Food Real Men Cook

-Father’s Day – 34th Annual Real Men Father’s Day Cookout

What: 34th Annual Real Men Father’s Day Cookout When: Father’s Day 2023, Sunday, June 18, from 3-to-6 PM Where: The Quarry Cultural and Event Center, 2423 E. 75th Street Contact: Loren Taylor (773) 676-4722 or mail@loren-taylor.net Rael Jackson (312) 965-5405 or raeljackson@gmail.com A celebration of fa

June 16, 2023 0

Community Food Food Wellness Mental Wellness Real Men Cook South Side Drive Magazine

Real Men Cook Celebration 33 Hailed As Joyous Tribute to Black Men

by Melody McDowell Perfect. That is how the 2022 Real Men Cook® Celebration was described: The weather was perfect. The vibe emanating from the hundreds who attended was perfect and the variety of chefs and their “perfect” cooking selections had those sampling craving for more. The event was held at the Quarry Event Center, 2423 […]

July 25, 2022 0

Food News Real Men Cook

Podcast: Real Men Cook with Bonnie DeShong

Bonnie DeShong hosted a live conversation with Rael Jackson, President and Program Manager of the annual event

June 9, 2022 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,

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