
Roots and Roofs is Blondena’s HEIRS youth program designed to introduce children ages 10-14 to the 12 components of property inheritance in an engaging, age-appropriate way. The program helps young participants understand how homes, family communication, financial literacy, and stewardship responsibilities intersect, fostering awareness of both practical and relational aspects of inheritance. Through hands-on activities such as STEM projects, designing houses, budgeting exercises, and exploring family support roles, children gain early exposure to property concepts while building skills for responsible decision-making within their families.
1) Beverly Branch (Wed 7/29)
1962 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643
3:00-4:30PM
2) Hall Branch (Thu 7/30)
4801 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
4:00-5:30PM
3) Flossmoor Public Library (Tue 8/4)
1000 Sterling Ave, Flossmoor, IL 60422
3:00-4:30PM
4) Chicago Bee Bronzeville (Wed 8/5)
3647 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609
3:00-4:30PM
Thank you to this year's program sponsor The Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities

Enjoy Chicago experiences and gifts with your loved ones while having open and honest conversations about home, legacy and family.
Raffle tickets are $25. Sales close August 31, 2026

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, Blondena's HEIRS is honoring the immeasurable contributions of African American families.
Our Let's BUILD the House Campaign is using this historic moment to strengthen Black property ownership, financial literacy, estate planning, and family legacy.
Blondena’s HEIRS supports African American families through every stage of property inheritance and legacy planning through community conversations, mediation, storytelling, education, and advocacy. HEIRS stands for Heritage, Equity, Inheritance, and Resources for Sustainability. Blondena's HEIRS is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Tax ID / EIN: 33-2985296
Address:
6127 S UNIVERSITY AVE
#1002
CHICAGO, IL 60637
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