Summer Success Stories & Upcoming Fall Events

July 2026 Updates

IT'S A SUPER SUMMER OF LOVE(Y)!
BOOT CAMP SUCCESS, A BIG MOVE,
POSITIVE PARTNERSHIPS + UPCOMING EVENTS
No Screens, Just Screams of Joy!
Lovey Project's 1st "Training Wheels for Your Brain" Summer Camp welcomed 50+ campers & volunteers who learned how to embrace their Curiosity, Creativity + Connections to join the "Screen-Free Rebels" in Freedom, Friendship + FUN! 
JOIN US! NEW OFFICES OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, September 2nd (10a-7p)
The Lovey Project has moved into beautiful new office space in Oak Brook with a media room, library and much more! Please join us to see how much we've grown and how much more we have planned for Fall 2026 and beyond! NO RSVP needed - show up anytime for program updates, tours, drinks + snacks, raffle prizes + more!

The Lovey Project
1010 Jorie Blvd, Suite 142
Oak Brook, IL 60523
FACE YOUR FEARS 2

LESS THAN 100 DAYS!
Are you ready for a spooky, moody "Haunted Great Gatsby" - Imagine attending Gatsby's last Ball *after* it went deadly, horribly, darkly wrong...

The Lovey Project’s signature fundraiser  is Victorian Gothic mischief with purpose.
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Friday, October 30th (6:30pm)
at the KLM Lodge in Hinsdale


A night of beautiful darkness, built to fund brighter futures for kids!

FYF2 "A Gothic Gala in the Court of Curse'd Shadows" Tickets + Sponsorships
THE LOVEY PROJECT IS PROUD OF OUR PARTNERSHIPS + COLLABORATIONS
HERE ARE OUR 2Q26 HIGHLIGHTS
The Lovey Project provided 700+ mini-Loveys to IL's largest blood drive; sent over 300 Loveys and anti-anxiety tools to Hephzibah Home's back to school event; sponsored Big5 Tanzania's fundraiser to support women and children in Tanzania, Africa; and participated in REAL SOCIAL's community meeting about screen-free schools and parenting - A great first half of 2026!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
  • 8/23, 8/30 - 1st Volunteer Dates
  • 9/2 - OPEN HOUSE
  • 9/20 - LOVEY PORTRAITS
  • 10/18 - COSTUME PORTRAITS
  • 10/25 - HephziBOO Dash
  • 10/30 - FACE YOUR FEARS Fundraiser Ball
Follow us on socials and check our website for details and registration.
THE LOVEY PROJECT's
 "UNPLUG" Adult Programming
The spring event was so well-received that we are offering UNPLUG events for your PTOs, Parent Groups, Book Clubs and other clubs that would benefit.

Typical program is 35 minutes (plus Q&A session) Materials are available for distribution and purchase.
SCHEDULE YOUR UNPLUG EVENT TODAY!