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.

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

News

Real Men Charities News

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Hyde Park’s Brown Books And Paintbrushes Celebrates Kwanzaa By Uplifting Youth Literacy And Art

HYDE PARK — The Kwanzaa principle of kuumba, or creativity, is the focus of Brown Books and Paintbrushes’

December 29, 2020 0

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Real Men Charities Creates Paid Internship for Black youths

Real Men Charities inaugurated their summer youth program, employing 20 high school and college students to lead think tanks and create meaningful content for their communities. Past summers have been filled with robust opportunities to gain hands-on experience in the workforce with aims to keep them away from the various dangers of Chicago urba

August 15, 2020 0

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Get Free Masks And Gloves At The Quarry In South Shore Today

SOUTH SHORE — The Quarry is giving out free masks and gloves to the public from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. People can either drive up or walk up to the event center, 2423 E. 75th St., to get masks and gloves. The giveaway is part of a community wellness effort from South Shore Works and Real […]

April 15, 2020 0

Mental Wellness

Through Drumming And Talking Current Events, Black Men Build Community At South Shore’s Mental Health Circles

SOUTH SHORE — Every week, black men have an opportunity to “bring their burdens” to South Shore’s MANi

October 10, 2019 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,