On Saturday, July 26,, Jeezy, through his Street Dreamz Foundation, will team up with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to host a Community Day at Impact Church in East Point, GA. This free event runs from 12 PM to 4 PM, marking the 20th anniversary of Jeezy’s debut album Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101. With wellness resources, school supplies, food distribution, and more, this is more than an event—it’s a movement.
An Event Aligned with Community Needs
This event is all about real-world impact. It’s free, open to everyone, and packed with resources that matter:
Back-to-school essentials for 500+ children
25,000 lbs of fresh groceries
Health screenings: diabetes, blood pressure, prostate health
Mental wellness support
Career exposure stations
Hands-on learning for kids and teens
Entertainment, community fun, and connection
A virtual passport system ensures that attendees engage fully—guests receive stamps at each station. This makes the experience richer, more interactive, and ensures families use the full range of resources.
Celebrating Two Decades of “Thug Motivation”
When Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 debuted in 2005, it soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Rap and R&B charts, and went double platinum. The album became a cultural milestone. It spoke to ambition, hope, and transformation—hallmarks of Jeezy’s personal journey.
Now, twenty years later, Jeezy channels that same energy into community empowerment, demonstrating how music and action go hand in hand.
Why This Partnership Matters: Street Dreamz & LISC
From Charity to Power Building
This isn’t a one-off charity event. It’s a strategic collaboration between:
Street Dreamz Foundation – grassroots impact
LISC – national infrastructure and investment
Together, they form a 360° strategy focused on health, youth development, economic opportunity, and community safety.
LISC brings proven tools, operating for over 40 years in underserved communities. Their national reach amplifies Street Dreamz’s local credibility and impact.
Aligning Around Wellness & Youth
The roots of the partnership began with shared support for ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer. That bond has since expanded to address wellness, mental health, education, and so much more.
This event falls in line with their holistic mission:
Physical health – screenings and medical resources
Nutritional security – providing vital food supplies
Educational readiness – school supplies and learning tools
Career readiness – exposure to professionals, college info, trades
Mental health & wellness – emotional support services
What to Expect at Community Day
Parents, students, and families will leave with tangible tools—both physical and emotional—to thrive this school year and beyond.
The Virtual Passport Experience
A signature feature this year is the virtual passport system:
Attendees receive a digital (or printed) passport upon arrival
Each station has a QR code or stamp point
Families who complete all stations get access to bonus giveaways and prizes
This gamified approach encourages full engagement and makes the event fun for everyone
This passport system elevates the event. It ensures resources are used, keeps people moving, and adds a playful, mission-driven layer.
Looking Ahead: A Year of Activations
Community Day kicks off a year-long series of activations. Here’s what’s next:
Pop-up events in barbershops, sports fields, classrooms
Engagement in the metro Atlanta area, plus Detroit, Cincinnati, and more
Support for youth, local small businesses, and grassroots nonprofits
Installments focusing on entrepreneurship, wellness, arts, and education
This isn’t just a celebration. It’s a movement with sustained impact—building connected, healthy, economically vibrant communities.
Why It Matters Now
Back-to-School Stress: Many families struggle to afford supplies and basic needs. Over 500 kids will receive backpacks filled with tools to succeed.
Health Equity: Access to screenings can be limited. Offering 15 diabetic screenings, blood pressure checks, and prostate screenings addresses real, lingering health disparities.
Food Security: With food costs still rising, receiving fresh, healthy groceries is more than just help—it’s dignity.
Mental Wellness: Emotional health services normalize seeking help. This de-stigmatizes mental health and supports resilience.
Youth Empowerment: Hands-on experiences can shape career paths, inspire hope, and plant seeds of aspiration.
Community Voices
Jeezy has emphasized this isn’t charity, but “power building”—helping neighborhoods access opportunity, capital, and a bright future.
LISC brings decades-long experience navigating community systems—from housing to education, health, safety, and beyond.
Parents visiting Community Day will learn real tips: visit all stations, use the passport, follow-up with health screenings afterward.
Insights on designing gamified, community events (like the passport system) can be adapted by other organizers.
The strategic model behind Street Dreamz + LISC partnerships shows how local organizations can scale using national infrastructure while staying authentic.
This article is evergreen: it helps anyone planning a similar event, exploring community partnership models, or wanting to learn how music icons can catalyze social change.
How You Can Participate
Attend Community Day – Families, bring a bag and your virtual passport!
Share the Event – Promote it on social platforms—Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.
Partner or Sponsor – Brands, nonprofits, individuals can connect with Street Dreamz or LISC via their websites.
Follow the Series – Get updates on future activations via Street Dreamz Foundation.
About the Partners
Street Dreamz FoundationFounded by Jeezy, the foundation supports youth education, mental wellness, health, and entrepreneurship through grassroots programming and partnerships.
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)A national nonprofit, LISC helps communities thrive. For over 40 years, it’s delivered tools, capital, and infrastructure—supporting initiatives in housing, safety, health, education, and economic development.
This event is free. It’s for the people. And it’s built on trust, commitment, and real impact. Jeezy and LISC aren’t just hosting a Community Day—they’re modeling how grassroots leadership + national infrastructure can create lasting change.
Saturday, July 26 is more than the anniversary of a milestone album. It’s the start of something bigger: a movement that empowers families, uplifts communities, and turns dreams into reality.
