In April 2020, NHF partnered with the Phlavz Restaurant during the height of the pandemic to provide complimentary hot meals for COVID-19 frontline workers at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The purpose of the surprise meal drop off was to express gratitude, boost morale, meet practical needs, promote community support, encourage collaboration, and spread positivity and hope. It was a tangible and meaningful way to support those on the frontlines and acknowledge their exceptional efforts during an unprecedented crisis.

NHF collaborated with JD Sports for the Holiday Kicks Virtual Shopping Spree in Atlanta, Georgia. Recipients of the shopping spree were members of the Salvation Army Bellwood Boys & Girls Club of Atlanta. The purpose of organizing a virtual shopping spree was to provide less fortunate kids with an opportunity to experience the joy of shopping for new items while meeting their basic needs and boosting their self-esteem.

August 2020, NHF designed and orchestrated a block party to create a positive and engaging environment that brought together the school community and fostered a sense of excitement, unity, and support for the upcoming Chicago Public School academic year.

NHF collaborated with That Harper Kid Foundation’s 2020 Annual Back-to-School Fair at Kenwood Highschool in Chicago, Illinois. THK Foundation was founded by WNBA player, Linna Harper as our partnership secured a variety of educational, healthcare, and social services that engaged and served the Hyde Park-Kenwood neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Illinois.

In May 2022, NHF partnered with Chicago Votes to deliver and distribute 29,000, 16oz bottles of hand sanitizer to the Illinois Department of Corrections. During the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, prisons and correctional facilities were considered to be high-risk environments due to their confined spaces and close living quarters. Inmates and prison staff had a higher risk of exposure to the virus, and there were outbreaks reported in various prisons throughout the United States.

NHF partnered with the Chicago Cubs during Major League Baseball’s Cross-Town Classic against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Lil Durk threw out the honorary first pitch where he received loud cheers from a group of Chicago Public School kids that received complimentary tickets to the highly anticipated game.

These students attending the baseball game created a positive impact as the experience provided them with recreation and entertainment, promoting sportsmanship and teamwork, building a passion for sports, facilitating learning of rules and strategy, offering role models and inspiration, fostering social interaction and community engagement, promoting cultural and historical appreciation, and providing an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

November 2021, NHF collaborated with Black Village Foundation for their CHI Giving Turkey & Food Giveaway at Leo High school on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. The purpose of having a Thanksgiving food giveaway was to provide support, assistance, and nourishment to individuals and families who may have experienced food insecurity or financial challenges during the Thanksgiving holiday.

May of 2022 was a hit when NHF partnered with the Chicago White Sox to kickoff Durk’s College & Career Readiness Cohort at Guaranteed Rate Field. The foundation invited a group of students selected from our partner organizations, Phalanx Family Services and Champs Male Mentoring. The program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare them for success in college and in their future careers. The program is to better equip students for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

In October 2021, NHF partnered with Columbia Sportswear to provide the Salvation Army’s Bellwood Boys & Girls Club of Atlanta with summer camp essentials. The mission of the camp was to provide a safe, fun, and educational outdoor experience for youth, where they can discover the wonders of nature and develop new skills, cultivate lasting friendships, and create lifelong memories.

March 2021, NHF partnered with the city of Houston to orchestrate a city-wide water distribution due to the arctic winter storm crisis that caused water to shut off for a week. Residents of Houston did not have access to clean, safe, and reliable water supply due to water lines being disrupted by the storm. The lack of access to water caused a significant impact on public health, sanitation, hygiene, and daily life activities. NHF purchased 26 pallets of water which contributed to the water distribution.