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# Luv City

We are dedicated to partnering with Chicagoland innovators in digital media production to engage at-risk youth and provide the knowledge, experience, and mentorship necessary for careers on and off the camera, creating content that lifts up the underrepresented and marginalized voices of our communities.

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://luvcity.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Our News](https://luvcity.org/news/)
- [Luv City Interviewed on Fox 32 Chicago](https://luvcity.org/latest-news/luv-city-appears-on-fox-32/) - Fox 32 Chicago invited Dre and 2 Luv City youth participants for an interview in a segment titled, "Chicago teens find their voice through film with Luv City." Watch the full interview here.
- [From iPhones to the Big Screen: Luv City at AMC Galewood 14](https://luvcity.org/latest-news/from-iphones-to-the-big-screen-luv-city-at-amc-galewood-14/) - The Chicago Sun-Times highlighted Luv City in an article today, covering yesterday evening's 1st theatrical screening. Read more about it here!
- [Luv City Appears on ABC 7 Chicago](https://luvcity.org/latest-news/luv-city-appears-on-abc-7-chicago/) - CHICAGO (WLS) -- A West Side non-profit, Luv City, is helping teens from all over Chicago get engaged to help reduce violence by introducing them to media production. Luv City founder Andre Rodriguez spent time in prison, and after his release, he wanted to connect with his son and more young people in the community to
- [WTTW Visits Luv City for Latino Voices Feature](https://luvcity.org/latest-news/wttw-visits-luv-city-for-latino-voices/) - Joanna Hernandez' article begins, "On a recent weeknight, a group of students sat working on a script. They’re part of Luv City, a film production operation focused on youth violence prevention on Chicago’s West Side. Students delve into the world of digital media — learning about film production, editing, photography and acting. “Our most important
- [WGN9 Interviews Dre and James on Spotlight](https://luvcity.org/latest-news/wgn9-interviews-dre-and-james-on-spotlight/) - A Chicago organization on a mission to counter violence by reinvesting in people. “Luv City” empowers the city’s youth through multimedia production, mentorship, and storytelling. Dre and James join us with more. Watch the interview here on YouTube or watch the "Empowering Chicagoans Through Multimedia Production, Mentorship, & Storytelling segment directly on WGN9's website.
- [Block Club Chicago Highlights Luv City/UIC Partnership](https://luvcity.org/latest-news/block-club-chicago-highlights-luv-city-uic-partnership/) - The University of Illinois Chicago’s Office of Community Relations has partnered with a Pilsen community organization to provide area youth ages 12 to 18 with access to swimming pools and athletic fields, combined with brief educational talks, during weekly visits to campus this summer. The pilot program, called Summer of Fun @ UIC, will partner
- [Luv City Featured on WBEZ Chicago](https://luvcity.org/latest-news/luv-city-featured-on-wbez-chicago/) - It’s Saturday morning in a West Loop pizza parlor, and the restaurant is packed with teenagers. There are cameramen, mic operators and actors. The room buzzes with shouted commands and shuffling feet as the cast and crew shoot a short film called “The Last Slice.” The director claps his hands. Read more
- [Chicago man who served prison time inspiring others with 'Escaping the Odds' podcast](https://luvcity.org/latest-news/chicago-man-who-served-prison-time-inspiring-others-with-escaping-the-odds-podcast/) - A Chicago South Side podcaster has a story to tell after nearly ten years in prison for a drug charge.
- [Pilsen Mural ‘Fierce’ Celebrates LGBTQ Pride On The South, West Sides: ‘We Can’t Keep Running To The North Side … Just To Be Ourselves’](https://luvcity.org/latest-news/pilsen-mural-fierce-celebrates-lgbtq-pride-on-the-south-west-sides-we-cant-keep-running-to-the-north-side-just-to-be-ourselves/) - The artist was once beaten for being gay near where the mural now stands. Much has changed, she said — but there’s still progress to be made. PILSEN — For years, Sam Kirk wanted to paint a pride mural celebrating queer identity on the South Side. The Latina artist wanted to see representation of LGBTQ members in
- [Escaping The Odds - The People Champ - Ep 4](https://luvcity.org/latest-news/escaping-the-odds-the-people-champ-ep-4/) - Dre Rodriguez is the epitome of a reformed man. After 10 years in federal prison, he's Escaping the Odds by Leading inner-city youth in the Pilsen community on the South Side of Chicago Escape the Odds of death and prison. In addition, He's a Real Estate Broker and Property investor revitalizing the neighborhood he once
- [De vuelta en la sociedad, André Rodríguez tiene la misión de escuchar y orientar a los jóvenes](https://luvcity.org/latest-news/de-vuelta-en-la-sociedad/) - Tras haber cumplido diez años de prisión, André Rodríguez, de 43 años, decidió que su reinserción en la sociedad consistiría en gran medida en evitar que muchos jóvenes tomen decisiones erróneas sobre el curso de sus vidas. Hoy su resolución es una realidad. Desde enero de 2019 dirige el ministerio Shine, cobijado por la parroquia

## Pages

- [Home](https://luvcity.org/) - We empower our community to reshape their narratives and become the authors of their future. We empower our community to reshape their narratives and become the authors of their future. LUV CITY We believe our people have limitless potential and talent that can bring voice and inspiration to lift up our communities. We partner with
- [Fall and Spring Semester Programming](https://luvcity.org/fall-and-spring-semester-programming/) - Fall, Winter, and Spring Semester Programming The TV, film, music, and audio/visual production industry is booming in Chicago, and all too often these jobs go to outsiders from the community because there are not enough local skilled workers in these fields. Our goal is to change that by engaging with many local businesses and partners
- [Host an Intern](https://luvcity.org/host-an-intern/) - Host an Intern Host an intern with your digital media or performing arts organization. Does your organization specialize in: filmmaking, editing, and sound design; multimedia production and techniques; acting and storytelling; or music production? Offer one of our Luv City interns an opportunity to support your organization. Contract one of our Luv City interns for
- [Summer Institute](https://luvcity.org/summer-institute/) - Luv City Summer Institute About During our 5-week Summer Institute, youth are immersed in workshops in: filmmaking, editing, and sound design; multimedia production and techniques; acting and storytelling; and music production. Our summer institute kicks off with an orientation and culminates with a showcase celebration of the work produced by the youth. Youth are paid
- [Our Story](https://luvcity.org/our-story/) - Our Story Our History Founder and CEO Andre Rodriguez, born and raised on the streets of the lower west side of Chicago, always sensed that he was creative. But despite his early entrance into the hip hop scene– with breakdance, graffiti, and the music industry, his artistic expression was put on hold when he was
- [Our Board](https://luvcity.org/our-board/) - Our Board Malik Bader Board Member Read Bio Rob DeBonnett Board Member Read Bio Dr. Jennifer Ventimiglia Board Member Read Bio Sam Kirk Board Member Read Bio Dre Rodriguez Executive Director & Board Member Read Bio Learn More Get Involved Give
- [Welcome to Luv City Documentary](https://luvcity.org/welcome-to-luv-city-documentary/) - Welcome to Luv City Documentary We hope to transform the way youth process their past and future decisions, while also increasing the community’s understanding of what our youth are up against and the collective action needed to break the cycle of violence. About During our year round programming, youth have the opportunity to take part
- [Our Partners](https://luvcity.org/our-partners/) - Our Partners UCAN has been providing support to Chicagoans for over 150 years. Today’s services include preventing violence, healing trauma, building strong families, and educating & empowering youth. Luv City is proud to collaborate with UCAN by providing street outreach, case management, and workforce development opportunities for youth. LVLS Creative is a collective of talented
- [new title](https://luvcity.org/new-title/) - Our Story Our History Founder and CEO Andre Rodriguez, born and raised in Pilsen, was once a so-called “troubled youth.” A former gang member, he learned some of life’s lessons the hard way, including spending 10 years in prison before his sentence was commuted. Upon release, Dre decided that given this second chance, he would
- [Contact](https://luvcity.org/contact/) - Contact Us Luv City 3849 W Lake StreetChicago, IL 60624 Email: info@luvcity.org Full Name Email address Phone Message SUBMIT Learn More Get Involved Give
- [Volunteer](https://luvcity.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer There are many ways you can volunteer with Luv City Have experience in: filmmaking, editing, and sound design; multimedia production and techniques; acting and storytelling; or music production? Volunteer in one of our classes during our summer institute or year round programming. Can’t make the time commitment? Volunteer to provide a one-off workshop or
- [Become A Partner](https://luvcity.org/become-a-partner/) - Become a Partner There are many ways your organization can partner with Luv City Does your organization specialize in: filmmaking, editing, and sound design; multimedia production and techniques; acting and storytelling; or music production? Provide a course or workshop for our summer institute and/or fall, winter, and spring semester programming Provide 1:1 mentorship support for
- [Get Involved](https://luvcity.org/get-involved/) - Get Involved We are dedicated to partnering with innovators in digital media production to engage at-risk youth in learning, experience and mentorship for careers on and off camera, creating content that lifts the underrepresented and marginalized voices of our communities. Volunteer Partner Host an Intern Join Our Team Donate Contact Us Get Involved Fields marked
- [Join Our Team](https://luvcity.org/join-our-team/) - Join Our Team Careers Digital Media Course Instructor Roles and responsibilities – Instruct courses for our summer institute and/or fall and spring programming. – Design an 8-week curriculum using backwards design (project based assessment, aligned with learning outcomes). – Create highly engaging, student-centered lessons. Required experience and qualifications – Strong knowledge and skills related to
- [Donate](https://luvcity.org/donate/) - Donate Learn More Get Involved Give
- [Donation Confirmation](https://luvcity.org/donation-confirmation/)
- [Donation Failed](https://luvcity.org/donation-failed/) - We're sorry, your donation failed to process. Please try again or contact site support.
- [Donor Dashboard](https://luvcity.org/donor-dashboard/)

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- [News Archives](https://luvcity.org/?elementor_library=elementor-archive-237) - Template: News Archives Luv City Interviewed on Fox 32 Chicago Fox 32 Chicago invited Dre and 2 Luv City youth participants for an interview in a segment titled, “Chicago teens Read More » April 30, 2025 No Comments From iPhones to the Big Screen: Luv City at AMC Galewood 14 The Chicago Sun-Times highlighted Luv
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- [Single Post](https://luvcity.org/?elementor_library=elementor-single-post-245) - Home Pages Single Post By Rick Gray February 27, 2022 1:31 am Fox 32 Chicago invited Dre and 2 Luv City youth participants for an interview in a segment titled, “Chicago teens find their voice through film with Luv City.” Watch the full interview here. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email PrevPreviousNews Archives NextRobert DebonnettNext
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