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Jahkil Jackson

Jahkil Jackson

Jahkil Jackson (born in the year 2006-7?) is a young man known for creating Project I Am and distributing Blessing Bags.

In 2017, Jahkil won a Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, a national award that goes to 25 young people making a big difference in the world. [undefined]

Project I am

At 8 years old, Jackson developed a desire to help the less fortunate after helping his Aunt distribute food in the Chicago area.

Soon Project I am was born and he created and handed out Blessing Bags to local people in need.

Jahkil's Blessing Bags

Bags contain a variety of things, including [undefined]:

  • wipes

  • socks

  • deodorant

  • hand sanitizer

  • granola bars

  • toothbrush

  • toothpaste

  • bottled water

In 2016, Jahkil, along with his friends and family, distributed over 1,600 Blessing Bags.

Project I am has a current goal to reach 5,000 bags distributed by December 31, 2017.

Barack Obama

On December 29, 2017, former President, Barack Obama tweeted about Jahkil Jackson's achievements in a series of end of year tweets. [1]

References

[1]
Citation Linktwitter.comBarack Obama'stweets about Jahkil Jackson.
Dec 29, 2017, 6:03 PM
[2]
Citation Linkchicagotribune.comChicagotribune.comarticleon Jahkil Jackson
Dec 29, 2017, 6:04 PM
[3]
Citation Linkyoutube.comVideo about Project I Am
Dec 29, 2017, 6:05 PM
[4]
Citation Linkyoutube.comVideo about Blessing Bags also features Jahkil Jackson's mother.
Dec 29, 2017, 6:06 PM
[5]
Citation Linkiamnaeem.comHomepage for Project I am.
Dec 29, 2017, 6:12 PM
[6]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPhoto of Jahkil Jackson with Blessing Bag material.
Dec 29, 2017, 6:15 PM
[7]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJahkil Jackson on set of Good Day Chicago
Dec 29, 2017, 6:25 PM
[8]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comXzibit and Jahkil Jackson at WE Day Illinois 2017
Dec 29, 2017, 6:26 PM
[9]
Citation Linkinstagram.comJahkil Jackson on Instagram
Dec 30, 2017, 2:23 PM
[10]
Citation Linktwitter.comJahkil Jackson on Twitter
Dec 30, 2017, 2:24 PM
[11]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comVideo about Project I Am
Dec 29, 2017, 6:05 PM
[12]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comVideo about Blessing Bags also features Jahkil Jackson's mother.
Dec 29, 2017, 6:06 PM