THE BLOC
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Mission Statement
The Bloc uses the discipline of boxing to provide academic and social resources to Chicago's youth.
About This Cause
In Chicago, violence is fueled by hopelessness. Teens disheartened by generational poverty and the trauma of community violence are turning to the streets. The Bloc brings hope to our city. Our mission: Use the discipline of boxing to provide Chicago teens with academic and social resources to positively impact their communities. We are not a boxing club. Boxing attracts teens least likely to join tutoring and mentoring groups—those who want to fight. Without a sense of belonging, an outlet for aggression, or pathway to success, these teens are often drawn to the street life. Empowered by a new passion, teens meet with mentors who help students set rigorous academic and social goals. Before training throughout the week, fighters complete homework or academic skill-building assignments to pursue their goals. Weekly, they check in with mentors to discuss their progress and troubleshoot their setbacks. This helps illuminate their path to success. Results: Since launching as an after-school program inside of DRW College Prep in 2015, The Bloc has served over 150 students from eight schools across the West Side. In the 2017 school year, fighters improved their grade point averages to a mean of 3.23 and grew 40% more than their classmates on the standardized tests. All four-year members graduated high school on time and were accepted into college. We know that when we give kids an opportunity to excel, they always make the most of it. Our kids are fighters, and fighters don't quit.