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Empower Chicago's Youth: Ladies of Virtue Fundraiser!
Promote your local business - Holiday Guide 2023
Happy Thursday!
Chicago, like many urban areas, faces its share of challenges, including crime and social disparities.
Among those affected most profoundly are our city's youth, who need safe and nurturing environments to grow and develop into confident and purpose-driven individuals.
This is where Ladies of Virtue comes in.
Ladies of Virtue is creating safe spaces for Black girls one neighborhood at a time. Join us by donating $20, $30, or whatever you can to support this mission. Click here to support.
In the 2022 - 2023 program year, the nonprofit served 505 girls. In 2024, Ladies of Virtue aims to serve over 550 girls across the Chicagoland area.
If we want to reduce crimes and increase opportunities in our city, we have to invest in the next generation.
The Ladies of Virtue annual fundraiser is a pivotal event where we come together to recognize and honor remarkable women who have played a significant role in fortifying Ladies of Virtue's strength and impact.
But this event is about more than just celebration; it's about making a tangible difference in the lives of young Black girls.
All the funds raised from this event will go directly towards empowering our LOV sisters, aged 9 to 18, to become confident and purpose-driven leaders.
Our immediate goal is to rally 20 supporters by this Saturday. With your participation, we can make this goal a reality and take a significant step toward creating a brighter future for these young women.
Here’s how to donate to the Ladies of Virtue Fundraiser:
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2024 Miss Chicago Pageant
This year, Chicago Southsider served as a media sponsor for the Miss Chicago pageant.
Four young women were crowned in the Miss division at the 2023 Miss Chicago pageant held on January 7, 2023. They competed in the Miss Illinois competition in June.
Former Miss Chicago Monica Nia Jones competed in the 2023 Miss America pageant in Connecticut. She won America's Choice Voting and landed a spot as a Top 11 finalist. Check out Monica's journey to Miss America here.
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Miss Chicago Outstanding Teen Competition; Image Credit: Instagram
Three teens were crowned at the 2023 Miss Chicago pageant held on January 7, 2023. They will compete in the Miss Illinois Outstanding Teen competition in June.
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