Teen author and philanthropist graduates high school after impacting over 200K lives

Teen author and philanthropist graduates high school after impacting over 200K lives

CHICAGO — Among the graduates at Currie High School is a young Chicago philanthropist we’ve watched grow up. When Jahkil Jackson was eight years old, he came up with the idea to give out essentials to those experiencing homelessness, calling the essentials given out “Blessing Bags.” Jackson’s mission became a non-profit organization called “Project I Am.” PREVIOUS: Teen behind ‘Project I Am,’ gives away another 500 Blessing Bags to homeless…