A little bit about us

Our Mission

The mission of LVA is to improve the quality of life in the Lovejoy District by implementing projects and addressing issues that will maintain and create a safe environment for its residents, support economic opportunities for businesses and residents, enhance the physical image of the district and instill a sense of neighborhood pride and commitment.

Our Goals

• Increase community engagement among residents, businesses, and organizations within and outside the district.
• Foster a diverse community with a focus on inclusivity and opportunity. 
• Open a resource center that will offer the district’s residents access to technology, program applications, tenant and landlord services, employment opportunities and various other community resources.
• Attract investment by establishing business relationships and developing our own nonprofit businesses.
• Raise funds for community events and projects.
• Provide assistance to families and individuals impacted by tragedy.
• Operate the nonprofit as a financially responsible and democratic organization.

Colleen Russell

President

Colleen is a mother of 3 children, photographer, entrepreneur, community activist and the one of the founding members of the Lovejoy Village Association.  Colleen has been a Lovejoy resident since 2002 and herself and her family have supported a community revival for many years.  She is starkly committed to the resurgence of a safe & prosperous Lovejoy neighborhood.  

In the role of President, Colleen has had many accomplishments such as leading the LVA Board in the creation of the Lovejoy Village Art Connection and Lovejoy Village Market. She also takes on many responsibilities such as hosting children’s art classes at the Art Connection and managing the Market, making her a fantastic multitasker and an extremely reliable person to work with. 

Join the Team!

Vice President

The Lovejoy Village Association is currently looking for a board member that would assist the President with executing initiatives and drive our focus of fundraising for operations and specific projects in the neighborhood.  The ideal volunteer for this position would be organized, a hard-worker, motivated, personable, have leadership experience & have a passion for our community.  Board members are required to attend a weekly board meeting, this description does not include all responsibilities. 

Please email a resume of all work, nonprofit and volunteer experience to colleen@lovejoyvillage.org to be considered for this unpaid volunteer position.  If you have other specialties that could contribute to the community through the Lovejoy Village Association, feel free to email us as well.  Great volunteers & expertise are always appreciated!

Join the Team!

Community Engagement Director

The Lovejoy Village Association is currently looking for a board member that would focus on community engagement to hold us accountable to make decisions in the best interest of the neighborhood and its residents.  The ideal volunteer for this position would be organized, a hard-worker, personable, have event coordination and presentation skills & have a passion for our community.  Board members are required to attend a weekly board meeting, this description does not include all responsibilities. 

Please email a resume of all work, nonprofit and volunteer experience to colleen@lovejoyvillage.org to be considered for this unpaid volunteer position.  If you have other specialties that could contribute to the community through the Lovejoy Village Association, feel free to email us as well.  Great volunteers & expertise are always appreciated!

Join the Team!

Fundraising & Grant Writer

The Lovejoy Village Association is currently looking for a board member that would drive our focus of fundraising & securing grants for operations and specific projects in the neighborhood.  The ideal volunteer for this position would be organized, a hard-worker, personable, have grant writing or fundraising experience & have a passion for our community.  Board members are required to attend a weekly board meeting, this description does not include all responsibilities. 

Please email a resume of all work, nonprofit and volunteer experience to colleen@lovejoyvillage.org to be considered for this unpaid volunteer position.  If you have other specialties that could contribute to the community through the Lovejoy Village Association, feel free to email us as well.  Great volunteers & expertise are always appreciated!