Backgrounder

Media Contact:
Audrey Young
Director of Media Relations
214-641-8876
young.a@gmail.com

Background about Loveworks Leadership, Inc.

The beginning

In 2011 Loveworks Leadership Inc. was created to positively influence middle school

students through the creation of an afterschool program. Loveworks focuses on after school

programs because the time children spend between three and six p.m. impacts their lives in a

positive or negative, presently and in the future. The organization started from nothing and has

built into a community of more than 10,000 students. Loveworks is a non-profit organization and

leadership program that helps middle school children know their dreams are possible. The

organization aims to bring out the best in every student to help them reach their full potential.

Goals & Environment

The students at Loveworks are encouraged to develop skills of creativity and

resourcefulness to inspire their academics, leadership and character now and in the future. The

organization creates a positive environment for students ages 11 to 14 with the help of volunteers

and local professionals. Since Loveworks is a non-profit, volunteers and professionals are what

keep the gears turning at the organization. The volunteers are there to keep things running

smoothly but more importantly to be positive role models and guidance for these young students.

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Local professionals help keep Loveworks up and running through their investments and belief in

the students.

Programs & Opportunities

Loveworks has developed several sections of experimental learning within their after-

school program for students to discover life skills and careers. The different categories include

Concepts, The Pitch, Real Enterprises and Real Kitchen. These sections let the students express

themselves with hands on projects and opportunities to utilize their creativity and mental

abilities. For example, the pitch is a section where the students spend six weeks creating a plan

and design for a space, they would like to create within the Loveworks facility. At the end of the

six weeks, the students present to a couple investors with their blueprint, financial package and a

few other things like a normal loan would call for. This gives the middle school students real life

experience while being able to express themselves creativity.

Mission

Loveworks mission is to approach leadership through a continuous cycle of discovering

potential, shaping stories, pursuing action and affirming ideas.

About the Executive Director

Michael Hirsh is the executive director of Loveworks Leadership Inc. prior working with

children for eight years. Hirst is a loyal father and husband and focuses his life and efforts into

improving the life of his students. His responsibilities at Loveworks consist of overseeing the

administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization.

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 Fact Sheet
Media Contact:
Audrey Young
Director of Media Relations
214-641-8876
young.a@gmail.com

Loveworks Leadership Inc. Fact Sheet

Outcomes: According to Loveworks annual report from 2017-2018
On average, on a 1-5 scale, students rated Loveworks a 4.2/5
92 percent of students are satisfied with the Norman Loveworks Afterschool
Program
92 percent of students feel like they are a leader
85 percent of students reported picking up a technical or social skill at Loveworks
In Spring 2018, 127 positive habits started, and 74 negative habits stopped
Homelessness: The homeless statistics and cycle of homelessness states that in Oklahoma, there
are over 26,000 homeless children
Loveworks Team: The Loveworks Leadership Inc. articulates that the Loveworks team consists
Michael Hirsch, executive director and creator, Elle Shroyer, operations manager, and Carolyn
Le, associate director.
Alongside these three main team members are hundreds of volunteers, parents, teachers and
businessmen and women.
Loveworks Governing Board: The Loveworks Governing Board consists of seven local
business owners and influential people in Norman.
Partners: Loveworks Leadership Inc. states that Loveworks partners with
 Trifecta Communications  Life Church
 United Way of Norman  Keystone Labels
 Chris Baker Photography  Pioneer Library System
 Norman Public Schools  La Baguette
 Interurban  Pioneer Library Syste
 Starbucks  President’s Community Scholars and
 Chick-fil-a the President’s Leadership Class.
 Timber Creek Fellowship
These partners help create an ideal environment for the students and help make their
goals and dreams possible.
Norman Public Schools: According to Norman Public Schools, Norman has 17 elementary
schools, four middle schools and two high schools
Services: Loveworks offers many experimental learning services for students
 Real Kitchen: combines culinary skills and business

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  Real Enterprises: teaches the basics of business
 The Pitch: six-week program to develop idea, blueprint and budget to create and
design a new space inside the Loveworks facility
 Concepts: offers hands on projects in future career fields such as Fashion, Coding,
Triathlon, Music Production, and several others
Benefits for Families: Afterschool programs or a nanny can cost thousands of dollars per year
which is not available for low income families leaving the children to look after themselves.
Loveworks is cost free and helps develop skills and talents in middle school students.
Donations: According to Loveworks Leadership Inc., donating
 $87 gives a student an entire month of mentorship and leadership resources
 $28 dollars helps provide a month of meals
 $12.50 helps provide opportunities in experimental learning
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