Real Men Charities

The mission of Real Men Charities, Inc. is to positively improve the way the world celebrates family and community by fostering opportunities through education, forums, and programs, with an emphasis on wellness, fathers, and father figures. Real Men Charities has achieved this mission through a community-based, multi-platform collection of activities, including an annual "Real Men Cook" event, programs for seniors in the community, and special initiatives focused on increasing community wellbeing and development.

Founded in 1990, Real Men Charities, INC. (RMC) advocates for fathers, families and community development. Since its inception, RMC has expanded its focus to include mental and emotional health, increasing literacy, mentoring, and holistic wellness opportunities for men using food, art, culture, and community. Located in South Shore, presently the Chicago community most impacted by COVID-19 deaths, RMC has pivoted to providing PPE items and virtual social supports to bolster a sense of connectedness and mental well-being for residents of South Shore. Under the expanded types of X-Grants related to COVID-19, MacArthur funds would primarily support the organization’s efforts to adapt to virtual work. The majority of funds support technology upgrades such as high-speed internet, a laptop computer and monitor, iPad, camera and microphones, etc.