Lovely Village

05/20/2026

Happy Birthday to our main (and only) man on staff … our co-founder and CEO is 50 and we’re here with Lolita’s, TopoChico and a lot of black clothes to celebrate the milestone!
We are grateful for how you lead, teach and maintain safe spaces for survivors to heal. We need more men like in the world 🎉❤️

05/03/2026

This weekend 😭😍
hosted our first Space for Love retreat with the support of 🙏
What we saw was nothing short of wild and miraculous. We were among a beautiful host of witnesses: the trees, the diverse fungi growing on the forest floor, the rocks, the full flower moon and stars. Even the animals joined the chorus to celebrate the courage, strength and glory of each woman’s reclamation of her birthright. Yes, she belongs here, and first, to herself 📣
No longer possessed, owned, exploited, traded and commodified for another; she is divinely created to take up her space here, walk in dignity, and live into her original goodness and glory. Thank you for Her Rites, what a good guide you have gifted us with.
Thank you Aimeé, Dawn, Daphny & Angela for being generous space-makers. 🥹
Also, if you’re needing time in the woods to help you return to yourself, Dogwood Farms is available for booking! - Emily Mills
🍄‍🟫🍄🌿🪵🪺🪻🌳💫🌖🦉🕊️

04/01/2026

03/02/2026

It's nomination time! Do you have what it takes to win WildTorch 2027? Know someone who does? This month we're accepting nominations for WildTorch 2027...happening on February 13! Head over to http://WildTorch.com and submit yourself or someone you know. There is no limit!

Who do you want to see take the WildTorch stage next Valentines? ❤️‍🔥

02/25/2026

it is officially OFFICIAL! after 3 years of planning, vetting, learning, growing…we have signed the $630k grant agreement between Lovely Village and The City of Waco! 💐

We are currently pulling permits and prepping for construction to begin ASAP.

To those who have been with us since day 1 and those who have joined along the way, THANK YOU! We ALL are a part of something really big and redemptive!

Why is this a big deal?

over 100 years ago, our city said “get out!” to the women working the Reservation…the legal red light district on the river.

today, our community and our city is saying “welcome home!” is truly a city to believe in!

it’s never too late to right a wrong. it may even take a century.

but LOVE will always win! Let’s open these doors!

02/13/2026

Thanks ! Come join us tomorrow night!

Love is a Village!

wildtorch.com

02/04/2026

WildTorch is Valentines Night! ❤️‍🔥

Today we're launching a Couple's Experience ticket for 2.
❤️‍🔥 Valet parking
❤️‍🔥 Dinner for 2
❤️‍🔥 Premium Experience seating
❤️‍🔥 Entry into our Diamond Necklace raffle (appraised at $5500)

All this for $200! There is a limited number of these tickets so go now and reserve yours!

http://WildTorch.com

PS: General Admission tickets are now on sale for $30 and if you're wanting a table, we have 6 remaining.

01/30/2026

Valentines is coming and we’ve got a night for you! WildTorch 2026 is happening Feb 14th at the Hippodrome.

Join us for great food and drinks, live music and stories, and more.

We’re awakening hope through the power of LOVE this Valentines! Don’t miss it.

WildTorch.com for tables and tickets.

01/13/2026

Valentines in Waco is going to be 🔥. WildTorch returns to the Hippodrome February 14 for a night of music and hope.

Join us for Love Songs for Lovely Village featuring Jershika Maple...Top 5 on season 21 of NBC's The Voice.

Tickets, Tables and sponsorships now available at WildTorch.com.

Let's fill the Hippo and celebrate the power of LOVE!

12/29/2025

We started our year-end push with a $507,000 goal to move closer to opening safe, stable housing for women and children healing from sexual trauma.

As of today, $394,800 remains!

Because of you, 2025 included:
• 22 men completing Stop Demand: Restore Lives
• Emergency SNAP support for 60 families during the shutdown
• $630,000 secured from the City of Waco to fully fund construction for the Lovely Village Residences

And in 2026, we’re moving toward:
• Beginning construction on the apartments
• Adding staff as we prepare to open
• Wild Torch on 2.14.26

There are three ways to make your year-end gift count:
• Make a one-time gift
• Become a monthly donor in 2026
• Secure your table or sponsorship for Wild Torch

Visit http://LovelyVillage.org or click the link in our bio to make a year-end gift.

Tax reminder: gifts must be dated 12/31 to count for the 2025 tax year.

Thank you for showing up. This work only happens because of you.