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.

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

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

Real Men Cook – Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day! Enjoy the Fun, Family, and Food-Tasting Celebration at this years Real Men Cook! Jun

Real Men Cook Chili Tasting

Real Men Cook wouldn’t be possible without you. Stop by Sunday, May 28th, between 1p and 4p at The Quarr

We Never Forget You

The Quarry Event Center, Real Men Charites, Peace Over East, and Khan Collaborative WE NEVER FORGET YOU April

News

Real Men Charities News

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

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 Real Men Cook, who organizing the 33rd Annual Father’s Day Real Men Cook Festival. Watch the latest podcast on YouTube below. You can also find the interview from Bonnie DeShong at https://www.mixcloud.com/bonnieseye/bonnies-eye-show

June 9, 2022 0

News South Side Drive Magazine

June 2022 – South Side Drive Magazine Issue

South Side Drive Magazine Edition – June 2022 Released! Check our our June 2022 Men’s Health, Fath

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,