At beelove®, every jar of honey and each personal care product tells a deeper story—one of resilience, dignity, and renewal.
beelove® is the signature brand of Sweet Beginnings, LLC, a
wholly owned social enterprise of the North Lawndale
Employment Network (NLEN) in Chicago. Our products are
handcrafted by individuals returning from incarceration and
others who are underemployed or asset limited, offering them
paid transitional jobs, skills training, and a pathway to rebuild
their lives through meaningful, empowering work.
MORE THAN A PRODUCT—A PATH FORWARD
When you purchase beelove® products, you’re doing more
than choosing premium, all-natural honey and
skincare—you’re helping transform lives. Our honey is
harvested from vibrant urban apiaries across Chicagoland,
including North Lawndale and even the grounds of O’Hare
International Airport. Each skincare item is made with clean,
nourishing ingredients and crafted with purpose by individuals.
North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) offers a unique and purpose-driven destination for corporate team-building events in the heart of Chicago’s West Side. Groups can engage directly with participants in NLEN’s award-winning job training programs and its social enterprise, Sweet Beginnings, where BeeLove™ products are handcrafted with care. Visitors also have the rare opportunity to suit up and step into the world of urban beekeeping—getting up close with the bees that make BeeLove™ honey possible. With bright, flexible meeting spaces, opportunities for meaningful connection, and unforgettable hands-on experiences, NLEN is a powerful venue for teams looking to bond, grow, and give back—all in one memorable event.
