Love Box Foundation Inc.

The Love Box Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity, is dedicated to transforming families and communities by fostering love through education, empowerment, and resource provision.

History

The idea behind the Love Box Foundation was conceived in 1999 by Christine Martinello, who was inspired to show her children the power of love. She and her husband, Bob, began a tradition where each family member would write love notes to one another and read them aloud on Christmas Eve. This tradition evolved over the years, and by 2014, the Martinellos and their team had started distributing Love Box kits and hosting community events to spread love.

Mission

The foundation aims to create a more loving world by educating and empowering individuals and families, promoting closer relationships and better mental health. They achieve this through various resources such as Love Box kits, love notes, and community events. These initiatives help people overcome adversity and strive for a more loving life.

Activities

• Love Box Kits: These kits contain materials for writing love notes, fostering a practice of expressing love within families and communities.
• Community Events: The foundation hosts events to facilitate love note writing and distribution, targeting groups such as teachers, police officers, church communities, and non-profit organizations.
• Education Programs: They conduct workshops to teach youth and families how to build loving relationships and communities.

Goals and Impact

In recent years, the foundation has set ambitious goals, such as distributing thousands of Love Box kits annually to benefit numerous people. This initiative is supported by a network of "Love Agents," who are change-makers dedicated to spreading kindness and compassion in their local communities.

Evolution

The Love Box Foundation officially became a charitable organization in 2021, formalizing its long-standing commitment to charitable activities that began as early as 2014.

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