{"id":11353,"date":"2025-07-14T09:16:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T14:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/?post_type=press_release&p=11353"},"modified":"2026-07-20T09:24:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T14:24:20","slug":"my-block-my-hood-my-city-brings-nearly-1500-youth-downtown-in-partnership-with-downtown-business-groups-and-partners-2","status":"publish","type":"press_release","link":"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/press-releases\/my-block-my-hood-my-city-brings-nearly-1500-youth-downtown-in-partnership-with-downtown-business-groups-and-partners-2\/","title":{"rendered":"My Block, My Hood, My City brings nearly 1,500 youth downtown in partnership with downtown business groups and partners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Press contact: <\/strong>Ariella Gibson | Director of Marketing and Communications, Chicago Loop Alliance | Ariella@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com<\/a> | 708-543-4002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEDIA: <\/strong>View and download photos and videos here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOCIAL<\/strong>: Instagram: @loopchicago<\/a>   Facebook: @ChicagoLoopAlliance<\/a>   Twitter: @ChiLoopAlliance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LinkedIn: @Chicago-Loop-Alliance<\/a>  TikTok: @loopchicago<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | July 14, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHICAGO –<\/strong> On July 19, My Block, My Hood, My City (MBMHMC) will host Downtown Day<\/a>, a citywide event, aimed at bringing nearly 1,500 youth to downtown Chicago in an effort to expose Chicago teens to the dynamic opportunities of the Loop and downtown area. Over 30 downtown businesses will offer free or discounted attractions; intimate workshops; tours and culinary experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“What we are doing right now is part of the solution. Downtown Chicago is one of the most inspirational places in the world and our own young people don’t feel included,\u201d said Jahmal Cole, Founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City. \u201cWe believe that exposure is violence prevention, and we need to invest in prevention. Downtown belongs to everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day begins with a welcome reception for participating youth at 10 a.m. at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Youth are free to explore and interact with participating businesses from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants will be chaperoned in small groups by representatives from youth organizations from across the city along with a collection of volunteers and MBMHMC staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe view our participation with My Block, My Hood, My City\u2019s Downtown Day program as an opportunity to enable the youth of Chicago to embrace the Loop as their own,\u201d said Michael Edwards, President & CEO of Chicago Loop Alliance. \u201cOur partnership is a direct outcome of authentically fostering community. We acknowledge the need to be solution-oriented when called upon to address systemic disparities, which is why it continues to be our pleasure to play the role of connector between M3 and our member businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDowntown Day reflects what\u2019s possible when we come together with a shared commitment to our city\u2019s future,\u201d said Kimberly Bares, President & CEO of The Magnificent Mile\u00ae Association. The Magnificent Mile is more than a destination; it\u2019s a gateway to opportunity, connection, and pride. We\u2019re honored to partner with My Block, My Hood, My City and Chicago Loop Alliance to ensure that young people across Chicago feel welcome and inspired here.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All youth attendees will be wearing My Block, My Hood, My City branded shirts and will receive a $50 gift card for retail, restaurant, or cultural activities. Due to the partnership with local institutions, dozens of different free or discounted activities are accessible to participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See a full list of partners below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizations:                                 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago Loop Alliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Magnificent Mile\u00ae Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Businesses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

360 Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aries Charter Transportation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art Institute of Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ballet Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Bus Tours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capital One Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago Architecture Center\/Chicago\u2019s First Lady Cruises<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago History Museum<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago Park District<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago Public Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago Shakespeare Theater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago Sports Museum<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design Museum of Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eATLAS-Adventures To Go<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Field Trip Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flyover<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harry Potter Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry Ales<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kendall College<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kilwins Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lookingglass Theatre Company<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Navy Pier<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Painted Penguin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seadog<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shedd Aquarium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gwen Hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

theWit Hotel Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Underground Donut Tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Block, My Hood. My City encourages the Chicago community to donate or partner in this effort to help the youth of Chicago explore, experience and evolve on July 19. Those interested in advancing the work of M3 can find more information at Formyblock.org\/downtownday<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About My Block, My Hood, My City<\/u><\/strong>
My Block, My Hood, My City (M3)<\/strong> has a mission to inspire youth, empower communities, and build a better world one block at a time. Many of the youth of our city live only a few miles away from downtown Chicago, yet have never been there to experience it. My Block, My Hood, My City believes that exposing youth to new opportunities is key to building a better future. MBMHMC wants Chicago\u2019s youth to experience the best of what their city has to offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Chicago Loop Alliance<\/u><\/strong>
Chicago Loop Alliance<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(CLA)<\/strong>\u2019s mission is to lead the community by creating and supporting inclusive programs that attract people and investment to the Loop. CLA is a membership organization as well as the sole service provider for Special Service Area#1-2015, and the Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation produces public art projects and events. For more information, please visit\u00a0LoopChicago.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About The Magnificent Mile\u00ae Association<\/u><\/strong>
The Magnificent Mile\u00ae Association<\/strong> is a private, non-profit organization that preserves, promotes, and enhances one of Chicago’s most unique and vibrant neighborhoods. It is a world-renowned destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. For more information, please visit themagnificentmile.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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