The LYTE Collective

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The LYTE Collective LYTE Collective supports young adults impacted by poverty and homelessness.

Our mission is to: SUPPORT every young adult who contacts us, with whatever they need, for as long as they want us by their side; END harmful systems that cause young people to need our help in the first place; and BUILD a more just and equitable world together with all who aspire to do better by young people.

🍎🍂 LYTE COLLECTIVE’S FALL FUN AT JONAMAC ORCHARD! 🍂🔥This past Monday, Lyte Collective took a trip to Jonamac Orchard for...
10/16/2026

🍎🍂 LYTE COLLECTIVE’S FALL FUN AT JONAMAC ORCHARD! 🍂🔥

This past Monday, Lyte Collective took a trip to Jonamac Orchard for a day filled with fresh air, fall vibes, laughter, and unforgettable memories! 🧡🍁

From picking apples 🍎 and getting lost in the mazes 🌽🌀 to roasting marshmallows for delicious s’mores 🍫🔥, we enjoyed every moment! We even cooked hot dogs over an open fire 🌭🔥 — because nothing says fall fun like good food, great company, and a little adventure!

✨ Apple picking
🌀 Maze adventures
🔥 Roasting marshmallows for s’mores
🌭 Hot dogs over an open fire
😂 Laughter, bonding, and making memories

At Lyte Collective, we believe in creating meaningful experiences, building connections, and making space for joy, growth, and community. 💚 Every outing is another opportunity to connect, explore, and make memories that last!

A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and helped make this day so special! 🫶🏽🍂

💙💙 LET’S SHOW SOME LOVE TO MS. ERICA’S LOVE KITCHEN! 💙💙Y’all, can we take a moment to give Ms. Erica and her amazing Lov...
10/09/2026

💙💙 LET’S SHOW SOME LOVE TO MS. ERICA’S LOVE KITCHEN! 💙💙

Y’all, can we take a moment to give Ms. Erica and her amazing Love Kitchen a HUGE SHOUT-OUT! 🙌🏽👏🏽❤️

Look at this spread! 😍🍗🥔🥖 From the delicious food to the love and care that goes into serving others, Ms. Erica is showing us that food is more than just a meal — it’s about bringing people together, building community, and making people feel cared for! 🫶🏽✨

We appreciate the time, effort, and heart that goes into preparing meals and creating an experience that feeds more than just the stomach. This is what LOVE in action looks like! ❤️🍽️

So if you see Ms. Erica, make sure you show her some love, leave her some encouraging words, and help us celebrate the amazing work happening through Ms. Erica’s Love Kitchen! 👩🏽‍🍳💙

👏🏽 Drop some ❤️❤️❤️ in the comments for Ms. Erica!

💙🍽️🙌🏽

We want your feedback! Come join us this Thursday, October 1, for food, arts and crafts, and good conversation from 12pm...
09/28/2026

We want your feedback! Come join us this Thursday, October 1, for food, arts and crafts, and good conversation from 12pm-4pm!

Please note: We will only be open 12-4pm on Thursday. Regular hours will resume Monday October 5.

Please join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to the amazing Dayana Guzman!! Dayana started with us as a social work intern...
09/24/2026

Please join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to the amazing Dayana Guzman!! Dayana started with us as a social work intern last year and has had a big impact on our community. From leading a field trip to the Art Institute or organizing a photo project for young artists, Dayana has lifted our arts programming to new heights!

Thank you Dayana for always bringing a warm, welcoming, hilarious presence to the lounge! We hope you have the best day! 🎂🎈🎉

🍂💀 Mr. Lyte has entered his spooky season! 🎃🦴The leaves are changing, the air is getting crisp, and our favorite skeleto...
09/18/2026

🍂💀 Mr. Lyte has entered his spooky season! 🎃🦴

The leaves are changing, the air is getting crisp, and our favorite skeleton is BACK outside! 😎💀🍁

Spooky season is upon us… and Mr. Lyte is ready to keep watch! 👀🦴✨

Stop by, snap a pic, and give our guy a little love! 📸🫶🏾

Happy Fall from Lyte Collective! 🍂🎃💀

Happy Birthday to a very special board member, Posey!! Posey always keeps it real, is an outstanding parent, and always ...
09/16/2026

Happy Birthday to a very special board member, Posey!! Posey always keeps it real, is an outstanding parent, and always goes out of her way to share LYTE with the world!! Thank you so much for your commitment to this community, Posey!! We hope you have the best day!! 🎉🎂🎈

🌱 The Lyte Lounge Garden is Growing! 🍅🌶️From peppers to tomatoes, we’re watching our garden flourish! More than just fre...
09/11/2026

🌱 The Lyte Lounge Garden is Growing! 🍅🌶️

From peppers to tomatoes, we’re watching our garden flourish! More than just fresh produce, we’re growing skills, responsibility, and community. 💚

Plant. Nurture. Grow. 🌿

☀️ August was full of fun at Lyte Lounge! 🌊⚾️From soaking up the sun at our Beach Day to cheering on the White Sox, we m...
09/09/2026

☀️ August was full of fun at Lyte Lounge! 🌊⚾️

From soaking up the sun at our Beach Day to cheering on the White Sox, we made memories, shared laughs, and enjoyed some amazing experiences together! 💙

Here’s to another month of fun, connection, and community! ✨

The LYTE Lounge is CLOSED today in observance of Labor Day.We hope to see you Wednesday!
09/07/2026

The LYTE Lounge is CLOSED today in observance of Labor Day.

We hope to see you Wednesday!

The Lounge is CLOSED today for an outing to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Meet us on the lawn that runs between the South Lagoon...
09/03/2026

The Lounge is CLOSED today for an outing to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Meet us on the lawn that runs between the South Lagoon and parking from 11:30am-3:30pm!

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Chicago, IL

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Monday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm

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+18727312257

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