The LUV Institute

Nonprofit youth agency designed to transform high risk, under-served youth into tomorrow’s leaders while providing an impact in workforce development.

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

🎉 #SaveTheDate 🎉

Join us for the Restoring LUV Breakfast — a morning of inspiration, connection & impact! ✨

🗓️ Sept 18 | 🕘 9–11AM | 📍 Location TBA

Bring a friend, spread the word, and let's make a difference together! 🙌🏾

#LUVInstitute #RestoringLUV #FundraiserEvent

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

✨ Happy #FlashbackFriday ✨

🌼 #LadiesofLeadership Highlight! Utilizing Napoleon Hill's Keys to Success, these powerful young women learned to facilitate peace circles, build community, and hone in on principles like enthusiasm, teamwork, and applied faith. We're so proud! 💖

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

🚨 Last Day to Register! 🎓 LUV’s Career Academy (Oct 11–Dec 13) gives participants career development skills and an internship.

What’s included:
📜 Certificate
📝 Career Plan
💵 $1,250 stipend
📱 Free tablet

Register now! Link in bio🔗

#CareerAcademy #PaidInternship

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

📸 Summer Program Recap! 📸

Our 3M Entrepreneurship Program was a success! Students did an #elevatorpitch, designed mood boards for the pitch, created #dailyaffirmations, filmed a Wreaths of LUV commercial, and more!

👀 Stay tuned for this year's Wreaths of LUV

#FutureLeaders

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

🎓 Ready to launch your career? 🌟

LUV's Career Academy starts Oct 11! A 10-week PAID program w/ job development, internship, $1,250, and a FREE tablet! 📱💵

Registrants must be 16-24, have internet, a computer, & professional gmail account.

📝 Apply by 10/2 — Link in bio! 🔗

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

🎓 Career Academy starts Oct 11! 🌟

Participants ages 16–24 will gain real-world experience, build resumes, and prep for college/work.

Includes:
📜 Certificate of Completion
📝 Career Action Plan
💵 $1,250 stipend
📱 FREE tablet

📝 Register by 10/2! Link in bio 🔗
#CareerReady

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

🌳 Nature Playscapes In Play 🦋

Our Crandon Community Garden Impact Video is almost here! 🎥✨

💬 What in your community helps you feel calm? Drop it in the comments & stay tuned for the full video! 👀

#LUVInstitute #LUVNaturePlayscapes #Resilience #GreenSpaces

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

🌼 Nature Playscapes in the Community 🫶🏾

We’re excited to share another peek into the LUV Nature Playscape – Crandon Community Garden Impact Video! 🌱

💬 What project in your neighborhood makes you proud? Stay tuned for the full video! 👀

#LUVNaturePlayscapes #CommunityImpact

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

🌿 Nature Playscapes In Art 🎨

We're sharing another reel from our Crandon Community Garden Community Stakeholders Impact Video.

💬 What's your favorite part of your community garden? Share in the comments and stay tuned for the full video! 👀

#LUVNaturePlayscapes #PublicArt

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

🚨 Three Days Away! ❤️

We’re just 3 days away from our Second Annual Restoring LUV Breakfast! I hope you will join us for this heartwarming morning of community, connection, and purpose.

🎟️ Get your tickets or donate today — link in bio!

#RestoringLUVBreakfast #SupportYouth

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

✨ #FlashBackFriday ✨

Meet Blair Logan — a young woman who began as a student at LUV and later became a Circle Council Leader.

Your support makes stories like Blair’s possible. 💖

🎟️ Grab your Restoring LUV Breakfast tickets or donate today — link in bio!

#AlumniSpotlight

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

❤️ Join us for the 2nd Annual Restoring LUV Breakfast!

Your support fuels programs empowering young people of color through restorative + social-emotional approaches to college & career readiness.

🎟️ Tickets & donations → Link in bio!

#RestoringLUVBreakfast #SupportYouth

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

🎥 Nature Playscapes In Motion 🌱

Check out the teaser for the LUV Nature Playscape – Crandon Community Garden video!

💬 What inspires you in your neigborhood? Let us know in the comments and look out for the full video soon! 👀

#LUVNaturePlayscapes #CommunityImpact

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

✨ Alumni Testimony! ✨

Meet Idasha Wilson — an amazing elementary teacher, coach, mom, and LUV alumni.

Your support makes stories like Idasha’s possible. 💖

🎟️ Grab your Restoring LUV Breakfast tickets or donate today — link in bio!

#RestoringLUVBreakfast #SupportYouth

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

❤️ #RestoringLUVBreakfast ❤️

We’re spotlighting Honorary Co-Chair Felix Leshey 👏🏾

Visionary entrepreneur, founder of many ventures, and community leader with 24+ years of impact. Now proud to call Chicago home with his wife & 4 kids 🏡

🎟️ Get your tickets now — Link in bio!

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

🌞 Happy Labor Day! 🛠️

We wish everyone a relaxing and fulfilling day. Thank you to our hardworking community for your diligence, resilience, and kindness. 🙌🏾 Together, we’re planting seeds of opportunity and growth for generations to come. 🌱

#LaborDay #CommunityStrength

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

✨ #FlashBackFriday ✨
Meet Jason Parks, an alum who found purpose + leadership through our programs. 💡

“The skills they gave me I felt helped prepare me for different types of job interviews.”

Your support makes this possible. 💖

🎟️ Tickets & donations — link in bio!
#Alumni

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

❤️ 2nd Annual #RestoringLUVBreakfast ❤️

Enjoy a mouthwatering meal by our Honorary Co-Chair Chef Jamie E. Gilmore 🥞

A Philadelphia native, Chef Jamie trained with Food Network star Tyler Florence and collaborates with top executive chefs.

🎟️ Tickets → Link in bio!

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

❤️Join Us!❤️

The 2nd Annual Restoring LUV Breakfast is happening on Sept 18 at Haven Entertainment Center! Tickets start at $150.

Since 2013, we've served 3,200+ youth with 78% job/college placement.

Support our impact—get tickets now! Link in bio.
#LUVInstitute #ChicagoYouth

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

🌷 You are cordially invited! 🌱

Join us for the unveiling of the inaugural Love, Unity & Values (LUV) Nature Playscapes on Thursday, August 14th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Crandon Community Garden (2301 E. 71st Street).

🔗 RSVP Link in bio

#LUVNaturePlayscapes #CommunityArt

[The LUV Institute @luvinstitute]

✨ #FlashbackFriday to our Artistic Expression program! 🖌️🎨

Guided by local artists & Circle Keepers, students create powerful mixed media mosaics rooted in shared values & creativity. 🎨

Each piece is displayed at their school. 🙌🏾

🔗 Learn about our programs! Link in bio.