Ladies of Virtue - Overview

For more than 13 years, we’ve led the charge in empowering Black girls in some of Chicago’s most underserved communities on their journeys to becoming confident, purpose-driven leaders through character development, career readiness, and civic engagement.

In 2024, we served over 2,000 women and girls (606 enrolled in our leadership program; 1,498 served via our community outreach initiatives). We are the only organization offering our unique community-based model that integrates culture, one-on-one and group mentoring, leadership development, and mental health support specifically for the needs of Black girls.

Committed to educational advancement, in 2024, 94% of our girls have been accepted into 4-year colleges and universities and 92% of our girls are placed in summer internships.

One unique aspect of Ladies of Virtue is that we incorporate mental health workshops in all of our programs. Even greater, our impact extends beyond their high-school graduation. We mentor and support our alumni for six additional years to further their development and success.

Through the support of our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and community, we’ve been recognized by The Obama Foundation, The University of Chicago, The Chicago Innovation Awards - Top 100, Project Management Institute, and many others.

Join us to celebrate 13 years of serving Black girls in the Chicagoland area!

At our annual fundraiser we will honor 7 women with the “Leading with Virtue” award. During this time we will honor the most dynamic women executives, community leaders and entrepreneurs who lead with purpose, passion and perseverance.

All funds raised from this event will go towards empowering our LOV sisters, ages 9 to 18, to become confident and purpose-driven leaders.

In the 2023 - 2024 program year, we served over 2,000 women and girls (606 girls enrolled in our leadership programming along with 1,498 served through our community outreach initiatives).

LOV sis Kourtney and LOV mom shares the impact LOV has had on their lives.

Support Ladies of Virtue!

If you care about our girls in the Chicagoland area and ready to make a difference in their lives, support our 2024 Leading with Virtue Annual Fundraiser!

If you are interested in learning more about sponsoring this event or joining our host committee, please email Jamila Trimuel at jtrimuel@lovchicago.org. Thank you!

2024 Leading with Virtue Annual Fundraiser

Honoring remarkable women that lead with purpose, passion and perseverance.

Team Members