Lov Day Events
LOV DAY Overview
In celebration of Black History Month, Ladies of Virtue will host our annual LOV DAY on
Saturday, February 12, 2022
11am to 3pm - Pack LOV Boxes
4pm to 6pm - Distribute LOV Boxes
On this day, we will distribute 350 LOV Boxes to Black young women and girls in Chicago.
On February 5, 2022 we will be hosting a Pamper Party to kick-off Black History Month.
Each box included:
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“You are Beautiful” - Teddy Bear
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Chocolates/Candy
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PPE - Masks and hand sanitizer
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Manicure sets
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Black history facts/info and more!
Why do we host LOV DAY?
Many Black girls feel that their concerns go mostly unaddressed and overlooked. Research confirms what our girls have been telling us all along. Due to stereotypes, a 2017 Georgetown Law Study showed that adults believe black girls ages 5-19 need less nurturing, protection, support and comfort than their peers of the same age. We know that this perception is not reality.
We want Black girls and young women to know that they are seen, heard and loved.
On LOV DAY - February 12, 2022 from 11am to 3pm, we will pack 350 LOV boxes and from 4pm to 6pm we distribute them the boxes in Washington Park. The remaining LOV Boxes will be distributed to girls living in South Shore, Bronzeville, Englewood, North Lawndale, Near West and Austin neighborhoods.
