Community donations help Luv City continue youth programs

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Luv City is a West Side non-profit helping teens from all over Chicago get engaged to help reduce violence by introducing them to media production.

From July through early August, Luv City will work with 40 youth for its 4th annual Summer Institute. The organization's recent fundraiser and an anonymous donation are helping the program continue this summer, and Luv City continues to explore new grant opportunities to expand its mission.

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Luv City Founder Dre Rodriguez and his son, Lil Dre, who is a program instructor, joined ABC7 to discuss their ongoing anti-violence prevention efforts and the importance of community support.

For more information, visit luvcity.org.