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WHAT’S HOOD HEROES?

Hood Heroes employs youth (ages 11-22) to be the heroes of their neighborhoods through community beautification, career exploration and leadership development.

Infographic titled "Hood Heroes Participants" with a superhero icon. It shows the number of participants in 2024 as 134, with goals of 175 for 2025 and 200 for 2026. Another section labeled "Neighborhoods" lists Austin, West Garfield Park, Washington Heights, Roseland, and West Pullman alongside a city map with marked areas.

HEAR THE STORIES OF OUR STUDENTS

Equipping & Employing Chicago Youth

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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Your donation to Hood Heroes helps provide summer employment, mentorship, and life-changing opportunities for students ages 11–19 on the South and West Side of Chicago. Give today—empower tomorrow’s leaders

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