Jahkil Jackson and “Project I Am” wants to end homelessness
Jahkil Jackson distributes Blessing Bags to homeless people and has created a non profit, Project I Am,” to encourage other young people to give back. Photo provided by Mayhem Entertainment Public Relations
“It makes me feel great to know that I’m helping others and to know I’m giving back to the community. It makes me feel happy to see others happy,” he said.
For Giving Tuesday on Nov. 30, Jahkil used his Project I Am network to create and distribute 5,000 Blessing Bags in their own cities, around the world in a radical act of generosity. Children from more than 50 cities have been confirmed for the virtual packing party.
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