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"Not Your Ordinary Outreach Group"
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Now serving the Southwest areas of Chicago IL
Butterfly Kisses Valentine's Day Raffle. The Ultimate Package! Lupus Fundraiser.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery: Lux wine tasting for four (Orland Park, IL only)
Cooper's Hawk Winery $100 dinner gift card.
Marcus Cinema: Two movie tickets for a cinematic date night.
The Self Care Spa & Beauty Lounge: 30-minute couples massage 1414 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Romantic Touches: Luxurious candles, decadent chocolates, and a bouquet of fresh roses to set the mood.
Convenient Transportation: $30 Uber/Lyft credit voucher.
Cozy Additions: Cozy blanket, Herbal tea, a coffee mug, and a tumbler to savor quiet moments together!
Upcoming Events!
If you are interested in supporting our cause, or being apart of these events, please click on each image and fill out contact form.
Theatre Auditions
2024-2025 Season
* Actors
*Dancers
*Models
*Singers
* Poets/Comedians
*Lupus Survivors
Join Our Team
* Performance Arts Division
* Healing Lounge Dept
Wellness and holistic
* Volunteer Board
Volunteers Needed!
Humanity Starts with you! Make a difference in someones life!
Lupus Survivor Appreciation Cruise!
Lit Life Society Inc. sponsers The Lupie Girl Appreciation Cruise!
Taking My Power Back! The Domestic Violence Edition!
DV Survivors tell their story in a dramatic fashion show. Not Your Ordinary Fashion Show. Tickets on sale now.
Save The Date! 12.14.24
An Enchanted Lupus Ball!
Angels and Ragdolls! An Echanted Lupus Ball. Not your ordinary Christmas Ball!
OUR MISSION 🦋
We're your partners in your health journey.
Our mission is to transform and improve the quality of life for Lupus Survivors, and other's living with autoimmune disease.
Our Vision 🦋
We envision Lupie Girl Outreach Group Inc. as a trusted partner in the lupus community, known for our compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to making a difference. Our commitment is to be a beacon of hope and healing for those impacted by lupus, offering personalized solutions that enhance their quality of life and foster resilience. Through our dedication to research, advocacy, programs, and education, we strive to raise awareness about Lupus by collaborating with healthcare professionals, advocacy organizations, and individuals affected by Lupus.
What Is Lupus?
There are five different types of Lupus. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), is the most common type of Lupus. SLE is an autoimmune disease in which the immune systems attacts its own tissues, causing a widespread of inflammation and tissue damage in the affected organs. It can affect the joints, skin, brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, and blood vessels. There is no cure for lupus, but medical interventions and lifestyle changes can help manage the disease. With close follow-up and treatment, 80-90% of people with Lupus can expect to live a normal life span.
WELCOME TO
THE HEALING LOUNGE!
Lupie Girl Outreach Group provides education and support services to women/men who are affected by Lupus and others who suffers with autoimmune diseases. We partner with other community programs to provide information and resources to help survivors every step of their journey with Lupus. Come HEAL with us!
About the founder
Lupie Girl Outreach group was formed in 2023 by Shareeta Jo, a Lupus survivor. Shareeta Jo was diagnosed with Lupus S.L.E, Rheumatoid arthritis, and Aortic stenosis in 2012. After being hospitalized nine times between 2014-2015 from a series of flare-ups, which included excruciating pain, excessive hair loss, memory loss and losing more than 50 lbs, her self-esteem was diminished. She watched her appearance change, her body cripple, and as of today, she lives with two blood clots lodged in her lungs. Shareeta Jo decided to do something.
Like many others, she did not know what Lupus was. Feeling alone and scared she decided to form a community of friends that suffers from Lupus by writing a theatrical stage production entitled "This is what Lupus looks like". She wanted to bring awareness. So, they told their stories, shared their experiences, and inspired each other.
Shareeta Jo created a safe place for survivors. She learned through spirituality, education, self-care, and a proper diet, she could manage the disease and live a full and healthy life.
As a survivor, she understands the fear, pain, and frustration that come along with Lupus. Her message to all survivors is, you are not alone. I will provide you with the essential tools that will help you live a full, and healthy life while living with Lupus.
Light and Love
Shareeta Jo
Board of Directors| Officers| Committee
The Board of Directors determines our mission and direction. The board sets policies, monitors progress and provides oversight and accountability.
Shareeta Jo
Founder | CEO | President
The CEO is involved with multiple facets of the organization. The CEO runs many of the organization’s day-to-day operations but is normally more involved in the direction and future strategy of the organization. While managing the organization programs and projects which includes public relations and fundraising.
Pastor Dexter Harris
Vice President
Working with the board of directors and other senior executives of the organization, the vice president plans, develops and enforces policies and objectives for the organization to ensure it maintains its values and meets established goals.
Nora Jones MAFA, MBA
Treasurer
The treasurer is a nonprofit organization’s top financial officer. Partnering with the board chairman and executive director to develop and administers the annual budget. The treasurer also creates policies and best practices surrounding the organization's financial management procedures. Nonprofits are given special tax treatment by the government. As a result, it is important for treasurer to remain current on regulations to ensure the organization's legal compliance.
Vickie M. Chandler
Secretary
The secretary is an officer on the board of directors who compiles and maintains all the board’s records. This includes meeting minutes, correspondence, and legal documents, such as the nonprofit organization’s articles of incorporation. Serving as part administrator and part librarian, the secretary tracks all the board’s votes and policy changes.
Lynn C. Chandler Jr.
Advisory Board
The role of an advisory board is not to make decisions, but rather to provide current knowledge, critical thinking and analysis to increase the confidence of the decision-makers who represent the company.
Community Partners & Resources
Our Community Partners are collaborative network of regional and community organizations that assist our clients with varying levels of support, from providing information about Lupus services to guiding clients through the application process for resources and supportive services . Click on images for more information about our partners.