Jahkil has donated Blessing Bags to those in need at Cornerstone Center, Franciscan House, Pacific Garden Mission, Covenant House, Teen Living Center, Inspiration Kitchen, Debra’s Place, Olive Branch and True To Life Foundation. With adult supervision, Jahkil also does hand-to-hand distribution throughout Chicago, LA, Washington DC, and Atlanta.
Winter 2017, Jahkil became a member of the WE International Youth Council. WE is a movement that exists to make the world a better place. WE Day is also a celebration of youth making a difference in their local and global communities.
Jahkil also wants to help duplicate the Tiny Home initiative for the homeless in Chicago and was recently honored by the Chicago Tiny House Organization.
Summer 2016, he was named a Youth Ambassador for Heartland Alliance, one of the world’s leading anti-poverty organizations, working in communities in the U.S. and abroad to serve those who are homeless, living in poverty, or seeking safety. Winter 2017, Jahkil became a member of the WE International Youth Council. WE is a movement that exists to make the world a better place. WE Day is also a celebration of youth making a difference in their local and global communities. Jahkil was a guest speaker for 2017 and 2018. Fall 2018, Jahkil became the youngest member of the Independent Youth group which empowers today’s youth to become tomorrow’s business leaders and entrepreneurial innovators. Jahkil was voted Vice Chairman of the 2019 KidBox Youth Board of Directors, named Youth Board President for Dreams For Kids and listed as one of BET’s 15 under 15.
