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Mothers & Men Against Senseless Killing
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Gun violence is a societal disease accompanied by many different symptoms.With each symptom triaged and treated, the likelihood of an act of gun violence is reduced, the quality of life of the community improves.

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Mothers & Men Against Senseless Killing @maskchicago.bsky.social · Sep 25
Hey everybody! I'm back! I had to take a short break for Rosh Hashanah, but progress has and is being made! I have created this fb group for all our volunteers, donors and people who just want to cheer us on! If you are on FB. Please join up today! ontheblock.org
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Tamar Manasseh
Hey everybody! I'm back! I had to take a short break for Rosh Hashanah, but progress has and is being made! I have created this fb group for all our volunteers, donors and people who just want to...
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#HighSchoolStudents
#PollWorkersWanted
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APPLY BY THE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd DEADLINE! Chicago is looking for high school students to serve as election judges for the upcoming March 17, 2026 Primary Election!

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February 1, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Before anyone says it or thinks it, this had nothing to do with gang violence. It had everything to do with a young person driving down the street on a Sunday afternoon on his way to a friend's bday party, living his life! He stopped at a red light and was caught in a crossfire. This could've easily been any of us. How many of us don't stop at red lights because we're afraid of being shot? None of us. I know they're saying Chicago is safer, but this is just one of two young people, killed the exact same way, within days of each other. This mom has to bury her son. We can't make that easier. But we can help with the part that can alleviate a little bit of the stress. Thank you all in advance!
January 26, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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We are still out here feeding folks in the "land of plenty". Hope you are too.

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January 26, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Yup. Today was report card day and everybody got a dollar for every A they had and ONE young lady had straight A's. She got the maximum amount! I was also able to chat with the kids who may need a little extra help in certain subjects about hooking them up with tutors, so next time they're A listers too!
January 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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#Resist
Sometimes that looks like taking care of your community when the govt won't.
First day back after the break. I popped out with my scarf on, my fancy in the house Kris Bryant t-shirt circa 2017, some furry crocs and ashy unsocked ankles. Why am I telling you this? Because no matter who makes what go boom and no matter what this guy deprives our community of, WE, not just me by myself, but the birthday girl, Auntie Big Cousin Phyllis, my girl Juan Juan aka Sonya, Mr. Kelly Jermaine, are still going to be here every single day. Because, if none of us got bombed, kidnapped or unlawfully detained in a foreign country by a mad king, there's really no reason not to be. The hood needs us and you too. See y'all tomorrow! #Resist
January 8, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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How do we save the world? One kid at a time.

Thank you for all your support volunteers and donors!

Wishing everyone a Happy & healthy New Year. Meanwhile, we are fetching water, carrying wood...

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School resumes Monday in Chicago We will be out again feeding kids on the block.
December 31, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Spreading Joy & love.

"Mothers And Men Against Senseless Killings, also known as @maskchicago.bsky.social is behind the annual tradition; they know that sometimes the biggest surprises aren't under the tree, but loaded into a volunteer's truck & hand-delivered to the people least expecting them."
Chicago anti-violence nonprofit surprises kids with gifts on Christmas Day
For the ninth year in a row, a Chicago nonprofit lined up a caravan of cars and toys to make surprise stops around the city, mainly on the South Side.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Almost like a Christmas Parade that isn't designed to make you shop but to give & recieve. 🎄🎁🤗❤️

"We drive around the low-income housing developments on the South and West Sides, knock on their doors, and hand the toys to the kids. We have over 3,000 toys. Last year, we had 65 cars,”
Leaders ramp up pre-Christmas giveaways this Saturday
With Christmas just a week away, leaders are ramping up holiday events, including exciting Christmas giveaways this Saturday across the community.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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The So Side will be lit on Xmas AM in spite of the Tariff Taxes! The good people of our #Chicago community say, "we are spreading joy anyhow" & donated 3000 toys! Households frm here to Skokie R
wrapping & #DreezyClaus is ready 2 deliver 2 the 9th MASK Christmas Caravan!
Ride w/ us!
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December 24, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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News frm the Block Pantry- 75th & Stewart, 6th wd

MON is the ontheblock.org #TinyKitchenProject
KID'S ONLY pantry to feed them during break.
Plse send $5.00! Contact ontheblock.org

We still need gift wrappers for the Xmas Caravan on the 25th. 🎄🎅🏽 Thank U❤️
No govt funding. Good people is all.❤️
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December 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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🎶"Santa Claus is coming straight to the ghetto,
Santa Claus is coming straight to the ghetto,
… We wish you a happy new year!" 🎄🎅🏽🤶🏽❄️☃️🙏🏼❤️

#ChristmasDay. #Chicago's own #DreezyClaus & @maskchicago.bsky.social elves coming to you!

Want to make magic on Christmas Day?

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December 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Chag Sameach!
Be the helper candle that shines everyday.
Happy Holidays!☮️
Hanukkah is a holiday dedicated to remembering Jewish warriors ending those who tried to end them. Maybe that hits different when you're Black and Jewish, because no matter what happens, how good, bad or ugly, I'm going to fight. And I don't care who it is that I have to fight. Because if the threat wasn't constant, the remider wouldn't have to be. Latkes are delicious. But this holiday is about so much more than the recipes. This holiday tells us how we survived once and then we did it over and over again! For me, this isn't just about the Maccabees. It's about Nat Turner, Denmark Vesey, Patrice Lumumba, Fannie Lou Hamer, Fred Hampton and all of the others who have taught me my circumstances as a Black woman and a Jew in this world calls for me to be more fierce than fearful! Chag Sameach y'all! We may forget who we really are at times. Thank G-d for the eight days that help us remember!
December 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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#Chicago
Elves wanted! 🎄❄️☃️🎶🚗🛻🚙🎁🎅🏽🤶🏽🧑🏽‍🎄
👍🏽👍🏼👍🏻👍

For gift wrapping &
Dec. 25th
For the Annual MASK Holiday Caravan!

Learn more here:
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22 reactions · 5 comments | Who wouldn't want to do THIS on Christmas morning?!?!? Every year is somehow ALWAYS more EPIC than the year before! *We do not own the rights to this music.* | Tamar Manass...
Who wouldn't want to do THIS on Christmas morning?!?!? Every year is somehow ALWAYS more EPIC than the year before! *We do not own the rights to this music.*
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December 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Hey #Chicago! It's a winter wonderland when you're a kid! ☃️❄️🌞
#Westside
#Southside

Think Santa. Be Santa...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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#SNAP
It ain't over til it's over. Check on your neighbors... #MutualAid because the govt's a little out of order at the moment.

For info on the #tinykitchenproject
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Do you need 80 hrs to keep your SNAP benefits? #maskmama #momsoftiktok #tinykitchenproject #maskchicago
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December 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Early intervention is KEY. #tinykitchenproject #nosnapnovember #maskmama #thegreatergood #blockhugging
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December 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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On #Medicaid. Things you will need to know.
kff.org KFF @kff.org · Dec 5
Our new interactive tracks key data & policies that will affect how states implement Medicaid work requirements under the 2025 budget reconciliation law.

Explore national & state-level enrollment data & renewal trends, 1115 waiver requests & approvals info, & more: https://on.kff.org/4ozQHFm
Tracking Implementation of the 2025 Reconciliation Law: Medicaid Work Requirements | KFF
KFF's interactive tracks key data and policies that will affect how states implement Medicaid work requirements, which are required under the 2025 budget reconciliation law starting in January 2027. T...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Hey #Chicago! It's a winter wonderland when you're a kid! ☃️❄️🌞
#Westside
#Southside

Think Santa. Be Santa...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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Dreezy Claus is Back in Town!
Join us on Dec 25th for the 9th Annual #MASK #ChristmasCaravan. Drive, or ride w/ us & spread love on the South & West sides of #Chicago!

75th & Stewart, 10am Xmas Day. Sign up or donate: ontheblock.org
Dreezy Claus is Back in Town! Join us on Dec 25th for the 9th Annual Christmas Caravan. Drive or ride with us & spread love on thr South & West sides of Chicago! Sign up, toy shop or donate at ontheblock.org
December 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Do you enjoy cooking?
Love the Children in your big village?
This might be the job for you.

Contact #TamarManasseh @
ontheblock.org or on Facebook Messenger.

#SNAP
#TinyKitchenProject
#Chicago
#SouthSide
#75thAndStewart
#FoodInsecurity
If you wouldn't mind volunteering 80 hours per month cooking for kids to keep your SNAP benefits inbox me ontheblock.org
November 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Listening to the 'MASK with Tamar Manasseh' episode of @respairmedia.bsky.social's One Million Experiments podcast yesterday fundamentally shifted my understanding.

I'm so glad I found the #TinyKitchenProject today.

If you get a moment to look into and support these incredible works, please do. 💚
November 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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#TinyKitchenProject is now feeding up to 150 children a day, incl students frm Harvard Elem.

“I’m happy & I’m thankful they are cooking for us. We’d be hungry. We come here every day so we can get some nice food,” 2nd-grader Amari Reed said."

#Chicago
#FoodInsecurity
#6thWard

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November 18, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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The #TinyKitchenProject is still happening but due to circumstances beyond our control our volunteers have been cooking & serving several hundred hot meals in the big outdoor kitchen on 75th & Stewart #Chicago.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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This not over...time to really pay attention & read the fine print
#FoodInsecurity

"food banks and pantries are still scrambling to recover from nearly $1 billion in federal funding cuts earlier this year — and from the chaos resulting from the pause in SNAP benefits during the shutdown"
Food stamps are back, but millions will soon lose benefits permanently
Even though the shutdown is over, the GOP’s signature tax and spending law is poised to kick people off the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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#Chicago
#75th&Stewart
#TinyKitchenProject
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The Tiny Kitchen Project is having a profound effect in Englewood, fostering a sense of community by providing meals for those in need. Tamar, the founder, shared with me that WGN conducted...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM