Ladies of Virtue (LOVChicago)

On Friday, we trained PepsiCo employees on Best Practices to Manage Their Youth Interns! The 2 hour training included the following objectives: - Understand how to create a safe space - Identify effective ways to manage interns (from check in to providing constructive feedback) - Applying methods to engage youth in meaningful activities Thank you Janet Pollock, Ph.D., our Senior External Affairs Manager along with Kourtney A. Johnson , our LOV Alumni Ambassador, for their leadership in putting together a phenomenal presentation. Also, huge thank you to PepsiCo for serving as a wonderful corporate partner!

What an historic day! In honor of Women's History Month, Ladies of Virtue was invited to City Hall this morning to be recognized for our work in the community. Alderwoman Michelle Harris began her remarks stating “I'm here to recognize Ladies of Virtue for doing great work mentoring the young ladies." But then something amazing happened…. Two more Alderpersons stood up as well. "Ladies of Virtue is doing incredible work in my ward. They are mentoring young ladies providing them with career opportunities and service learning projects. I wanted to speak up about their great work" - Alderwoman Dowell "I would like to share that my niece was in Ladies of Virtue’s mentoring program and she has grown into a fine young woman. Also, I want to recognize Debra Earl who is apart of this amazing organization." - Alderman Moore Wow!!!!!! Thank you Alderwoman Michelle Harris for inviting us to City Council. And thank you to Mayor Brandon Johnson and all of the members of City Council for having us today!!!

When we say LOV 4 Life we mean it! We are always seeking to expose our alum to events that will open doors to their future. Today, two of our LOV 4 Life Alumni, Treazure and Antoinette, participated in an entrepreneurship event featuring Mark Cuban!! They were joined by Kenya Mercer, our Senior Program Manager. “I learned that it requires a lot of Grit and Determination to become an Entrepreneur and that it won’t be easy. People who have been denied and told NO on @sharktankabc have still circled back around and built their company.” - Antoinette “I learned that I need Better articulation of my Replacement Value or differenciating factors. I want to be more precise with data to back it up.” - Treazure Antoinette is an incoming Intern at L’Oréal. She is interested in starting her own business in the tech space. She desires to create an app that would be centered around engaging BIPOC in a safe environment. Antoinette Raggs Treazure is the CEO of Treazure LLC. She runs her full service digital and experiential marketing agency committed to providing comprehensive marketing, social and human capital solutions with a focus on value, content and community to veteran-friendly and veteran-owned brands. Treazure O. Huge thank you to the Obama Foundation and Girls Opportunity Alliance for hosting this phenomenal event!

Mark your calendars!!! In celebration of Black History Month and Valentine’s Day… Ladies of Virtue is gearing up for our annual LOV DAY!! We want Black girls to know that they are seen, heard, and loved! This year we will be distributing LOV Day boxes and hosting confidence building workshops to 700 girls throughout the month of February! This is our largest LOV DAY yet! Tell the girls in your life to join us from 2pm to 4pm for the LOV DAY pop up experience! Drop by to pick up your LOV Box, take pics, dance and participate in a creative activity all while we affirm how beautiful and confident you truly are ❤️❤️❤️ To register for a LOV Box, volunteer or donate go to our website at LOVchicago.org/lovday Location: 4414 S. Evans, Chicago, IL

We’re excited to announce that we have been recognized for our Fannie’s Fight for Freedom Program by the @GirlsOpportunityAlliance, a program of the @ObamaFoundation! 💕💕💕 We will be awarded $50K in funding to support this innovative program, launch new LOV Clubs in the South Shore community and support our annual Black Girl Rest event at South Shore High-school. Together, we will empower girls to become confident and purpose-driven leaders! Girls are powerful agents for change in our Chicago communities and beyond, and we are proud to collaborate with the Girls Opportunity Alliance to support girls in the city we call home. To learn more about our project, visit https://lnkd.in/gPW9qxG9 and LOVChicago.org. #NationalMentoringMonth

✨MLK Day Repack Session: Spreading Warmth and Joy!✨ We are incredibly proud of our team members and LOV sisters who braved the bitter cold to volunteer at the Greater Chicago Food Depository during the MLK Day Repack Session! 🌬️❄️ At Ladies of Virtue, we hold community service close to our hearts. We believe in the power of selflessness and giving back to support underserved communities. It's a vital characteristic that fuels our mission of making a positive impact in the world. In true LOV spirit, our team members and sisters didn't just contribute their time and efforts, but they also managed to make the experience fun and joyful! Because, let's be honest, spreading warmth, smiles, and laughter is just as important as the physical help we provide. We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated in the MLK Day Repack Session. Your dedication and commitment to helping others exemplify the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and we know he would be proud of the positive change you're creating in our community. Let's continue to be the shining beacons of compassion and service, inspiring others to follow in our footsteps. Together, we can make a lasting impact and create a better world for all. 🩷🩵

Thee Love is one of our long standing team members! Thee wears many hats (including a crown 👑! We see you, Queen) Not only is she the College and Beyond Manager but she also mentors 8 LOV sisters! In 2023, the graduating class raised over $4 MILLION dollars in scholarships under Thee’s leadership. We truly appreciate all the LOVe and support that Thee selflessly pours into the girls and the organization as a whole. She was also one of our 2023 Virtuous Award recipients! We LOVe you Thee! Dates and times for mentorship info sessions coming soon! #Ladiesofvirtue #LOV #NationalMentorshipMonth

Ladies of Virtue’s mentoring and leadership program provides culturally-relevant programming so our girls become confident and purpose-driven leaders.  Our participants are exposed to prominent women from a wide variety of industries who share similar backgrounds as our girls.  In addition, our sisters interact with mentors who take a hands-on, never give up approach, with the goal of building long-lasting relationships. #LOV #Ladiesofvirtue

As we continue to celebrate National Mentorship Month, we would like to highlight some of our mentors who put so much dedication and LOVe into our girls! Shout out to Angelina, Arista, Ashley, Brittany, Coach Tee, and all of our mentors that have answered the call. Interested in becoming a mentor or getting involved? Visit lovchicago.org #LOV #Ladiesofvirtue

🩷Happy National Mentoring Month 🩵 Mentoring is the core of Ladies of Virtue What began with SIX GIRLS in the Grand Crossing neighborhood in Chicago has expanded to an impactful experience for mentees and mentors alike beyond our wildest dreams. As we continue to become the number one organization for mentoring young Black girls, we want to acknowledge and celebrate those that have joined us in activating potential and greatness in our LOV sisters. Our mission? Well, it's simple yet powerful, to become the number one organization for mentoring young Black girls. Unlocking potential, activating greatness, and creating a support system that makes dreams come true. Today, as we celebrate National Mentoring Month, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and uplift all the incredible people, like Alexis who have joined hands with us on this journey. Each one of you has played an invaluable role in fulfilling our mission. We are forever grateful for your wisdom, dedication, and unwavering belief in the power of mentorship. Together, we are creating a world where dreams become realities and where mentorship lights up the path to success! #ladiesofvirtue #mentoring #inspiringothers #makingadifference #supportingyouth #nextgenerationgirls #guidingteens #community #empowerment #passionatementors