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FOUNDATIONS In the fall of 1995, Frederick B. Loe, a retired executive, gathered ten others to identify a compelling need in which they could serve the community while living their faith. While volunteering one day at a Savannah inner city community center, Loe was approached by a child. “Would you help me with my homework?” A child had voiced the need of the entire state of Georgia. Thus began Local Outreach Volunteer Educators - or L.O.V.E., Inc., with a vision to reach out with love and service to help the children become well educated, self sustaining and productive members of society. Adding one school or community center at a
time, L.O.V.E. now encompasses thirteen elementary schools, two
middle schools, two community centers and over 300 volunteers.
From one church sponsor on Skidaway Island, L.O.V.E. has
expanded to twelve sponsoring congregations located throughout
Chatham County. Using proven tutoring methods that have reaped measurable results, this army of volunteers goes into schools and community centers to tutor one-on-one, teach life skills, and show that they care. Thus, the vision of Fred Loe and his fellow founders is assuring a better tomorrow for the children of Chatham County. In May of 2006 the Savannah Chatham County School Board approved a "Community Engagement Plan" that included the proposal to develop a comprehensive mentoring program. A key element in the proposal was for the District to partner with L.O.V.E. in an effort to assure that every child in the District would have a strong connection with a caring adult. LO.V.E. accepted this challenge and has expanded by about 50% in number of volunteers and number of locations served. This is a good beginning; however, the ultimate goal will require significant future expansion.
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