![Kids off the Block founder Diane Latiker honored as ‘Frontline Hero’ by Variety Magazine](https://kidsofftheblock.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-26-at-10.28.07-AM-758x675.png)
![Kids off the Block founder Diane Latiker honored as ‘Frontline Hero’ by Variety Magazine](https://kidsofftheblock.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-26-at-10.28.07-AM-758x675.png)
![President Obama drops into a virtual meeting with community leaders from across Chicago](https://kidsofftheblock.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Obama-1080x675.png)
President Obama drops into a virtual meeting with community leaders from across Chicago
It was an honor to speak at President Obama’s Virtual Meeting!
![In Chicago, a Home Away From Violence](https://kidsofftheblock.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Big-Story-1080x675.jpg)
In Chicago, a Home Away From Violence
Diane Latiker thinks a 12-year-old kid should be worried about his grades and who he has a crush on—not about getting shot on the walk home from school.
![“Pick Up & Go” Event](https://kidsofftheblock.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pick-UP-1080x675.jpg)
“Pick Up & Go” Event
On Wednesday June 3, 2020, Kids Off The Block, Inc. (KOB) hosted a Pop Up “Pick Up & Go” Event!!! In a span of 4 hours we gave away: 600 meals, 500 cups of sanitizer, 415 pairs of gloves and 3,722 masks! When I tell you the Young People showed up and...![Founder of South Side nonprofit doles out COVID-19 supplies to hard hit black community](https://kidsofftheblock.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Sun-Times-1050x675.png)
Founder of South Side nonprofit doles out COVID-19 supplies to hard hit black community
Diane Latiker has never been one to wait for others to solve problems.