Project I Am

For the past 10 years, Project I Am has been committed to serving communities and empowering youth to lead with purpose.

What started as a small act of service has grown into a movement impacting thousands across the country and beyond.

This video captures just a glimpse of that journey and the power of young people creating change.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, volunteered, and believed in the mission.

Watch the full NBC Chicago video and be part of what’s next.

Jahkil Jackson NBC Interview | 10 Years of Youth Leadership, Community Service & Project I Am Impact What started as a 5-year-old feeding the homeless turned into a global movement. Now, Jahkil Jackson reflects on 10 years of impact on NBC.In this powerful N...

Still taking in what it meant to celebrate 10 years of Project I Am this past weekend.

From the reception to the skating celebration, it was powerful to see so many people in one space, community, supporters, young leaders, and families, all coming together around a shared mission.

What started at 8 years old as a simple act of service has grown into something bigger than I ever imagined. And being able to pause and celebrate that journey with the people who have been part of it…that meant everything.

The energy in the room, the conversations, the connections, it was a reminder that this work is not just about impact, it’s about people.

And this is only the beginning.

Excited for what’s ahead.
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10 Years of Impact: Project I Am Anniversary Recap | Youth Changing the World For the past 10 years, Project I Am has been on a mission to serve communities, uplift youth voices, and create real change around the world.What started wit...

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Project I Am is turning 10!
📅 March 20–21, 2026

We’re so excited to celebrate a decade of youth-led impact, service, and change. What started in Chicago has grown into something bigger than we ever imagined and we’re just getting started.

Mark your calendars. More details coming soon. 💙

This MLK Day of Service was a powerful reminder of what service and community truly mean.

In partnership with Organic Oneness, Project I Am packed 500 Blessing Bags for individuals experiencing homelessness throughout Chicago, including distribution to Imagine Englewood IF and Primo Center for Women & Children.

What made this day especially meaningful was the location, the packing event took place at my elementary school, Ray Elementary, where my journey of service first began. Returning to that space to give back alongside youth and community members highlighted the importance of roots, legacy, and showing up for others.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught us that service is a pathway to greatness. This day reflected that truth in action.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered, partnered, and supported this effort. Together, we continue to make a difference. Thank you to the visionary Syda Segovia Taylor

MLK Day of Service in Chicago | Youth Pack 500 Blessing Bags for Those in Need This MLK Day of Service, Project I Am partnered with Organic Oneness to pack 500 Blessing Bags for individuals experiencing homelessness across Chicago.The s...