In this video, we meet 13-year-old Jahkil Naeem Jackson, a teen who wanted so much to help Chicago’s homeless that he started ‘ProjectIAm’ distributing ‘blessing bags’, filled with wipes, socks, deodorant, hand sanitiser, granola bars, toothbrushes, toothpaste and bottled water, to those without roofs over their heads.

Thanks to his unwavering efforts he’s received acknowledgement from personalities such as former US president Barack Obama and won civic and youth prizes. He is supported in his efforts by his family and community and has hopes of growing his efforts on behalf of the homeless even more.

Learn more about Jahkil’s work here.

View the original video here.

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