FFHC Chicago

We are co-hosting a free food giveaway in partnership with @ShabazzSchool, @TopBoxFoods, and @WellCare_Health! Pick up a free box of healthy food for your family on Thursday, August 20th from 1-3pm at Barbara Sizemore Academy (6547 S Stewart Ave, Chicago). While supplies last.

Illinois is ranked #7 in the country for self-response rates! Let’s all work together to get ourselves even higher in the rankings: go to 2020Census.gov today to fill out your Census and save a Census taker from coming to your door. #MakeILCount #GetCounted

It can be hard to stay positive with everything that is going on out there right now. Vernon Gibbs shares how he does so for his children. An insightful read. #ffhcchicago #blackfathers #nonprofit #blackchicago #familystrengthening #blackcommunities washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020…

Curious to learn more about our work? Check out our new infographic below!

Looking for a new podcast? Dope Black Dads "is a digital safe space for fathers who wish to discuss their experiences of being black, a parent and masculinity in the modern world." dopeblackdads.com

Rest in Power, Rep. Lewis. You will be truly missed.

Have you completed your Census form yet? If not, go to 2020census.gov/en/ways-to-res… to learn how to fill it out. It takes only minutes and is safe and confidential. Your response means more money and resources for our community. #GetCounted #CensusSurgeWeek #Census2020 #BlackChicago

Matt Prestbury talks about breaking Black fatherhood myths and his Black Fathers Facebook group (facebook.com/groups/blackfa…) where dads support one another. A valuable resource to check out! sheknows.com/parenting/arti…

We just released Episode 2 of the "Come to Your Census Podcast." Listen to Chicago-area leaders explain how filling out the 2020 Census benefits our community. 🎤🏘️🏙️ cometoyourcensus.podbean.com/e/come-to-your… #GetCounted #CensusSurgeWeek #Census #Census2020 #BlackChicago #FamilyStrengthening

Fathers play a major role in the health of their families and communities! #ffhcchicago #pofchicago #blackfathers #nonprofit #blackchicago #familystrengthening #blackcommunities

What are your fears and hopes for your children in America today? Check out what other fathers had to say. #ffhcchicago #pofchicago #blackfathers #nonprofit #blackchicago #familystrengthening #blackcommunities time.com/longform/black…

At FFHC, we are working hard to dispel stereotypes like the myth of the absent Black father. Learn more about this myth in the video below. #ffhcchicago #pofchicago #blackfathers #nonprofit #blackchicago #familystrengthening #blackcommunities facebook.com/watch/?v=20265…

Our CEO, Dr. Kirk Harris, and Aaron Gouveia discuss some activities to help teach kids about racism and privilege. Do you have more ideas? Share them with us below. goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/f…

Are you in need of food assistance during these difficult times? Please do not hesitate to contact the Greater Chicago Food Depository at 773-247-3663 or find a depository in your neighborhood by going online at chicagosfoodbank.org.

Our important work with black men and fathers was recently featured in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Research Magazine. Check out the article for more details! uwm.edu/news/giving-vo…

Nat Turner sought to dismantle slavery and liberate African Americans from white tyranny. He led the major slave rebellion in Virginia in 1831. #ffhcchicago #pofchicago #blackfathers #nonprofit #blackchicago #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #familystrengthening #blackcommunities

Claude McKay was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance, whose works protested racial and economic inequalities. #ffhcchicago #pofchicago #blackfathers #nonprofit #blackchicago #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #familystrengthening #blackcommunities

Elijah McCoy, an engineer and inventor, held 57 patents, many of which involved steam engine lubrication. #ffhcchicago #pofchicago #blackfathers #nonprofit #blackchicago #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #familystrengthening #blackcommunities

Benjamin Mays was one of the intellectual founders of the Civil Rights Movement and mentored activists including Dr. King. #ffhcchicago #pofchicago #blackfathers #nonprofit #blackchicago #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #familystrengthening #blackcommunities

Thurgood Marshall was the first black Supreme Court Justice. As a lawyer, he successfully argued Brown v. Board of Education. He had two sons. #ffhcchicago #pofchicago #blackfathers #nonprofit #blackchicago #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #familystrengthening #blackcommunities