2023 MLK Day of Service
As in years past, Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) provided volunteers at a number of sites in Waukegan in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on January…
YCC’s Cultural Committee Hosted It’s First Event Of the Year Titled, “We Are the World”
This month, our YCC’s Cultural Committee held its first event of the year for our YCC members! The focus of the event was discovering the meaning and significance of the song "We…
YCC Alumnus Chris Coburn Returns to YCC to Speak to Current Members
“This place is a good place for the community,” said Chris Coburn, a YCC alumnus, when he returned to YCC last month as a guest speaker. On his visit, he…
You Can Help Us Continue to Empower Youth and Expand Futures!
Over the past year, the futures of 113 youth facing challenges in Lake County are brighter because they received education, workforce readiness, and life skills training from Youth Conservation Corps…
State Legislators Visit YCC!
We had the honor of having State Senator Adrienne Johnson and State Representative Rita Mayfield on a site visit of YCC and YouthBuild Lake County on October 26th, 2022. The purpose…
Mayor Ann Taylor and Members of the Council Honored YCC for Another Year of Service With ‘Operation Clean Sweep’
Monday's Waukegan City Council meeting had a special meaning for Youth Conservation Corps, as Mayor Ann Taylor and the Council members honored YCC for another year's service on Operation Clean…
YouthBuild Members Assisted Public Works Staff as Part of Operation Clean Sweep
While Operation Clean Sweep is nearing its’ close in early October, there’s still plenty of work to do in various wards around the city of Waukegan. This past Friday,…
YCC Members and Staff Volunteer as Part of AmeriCorps’ 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance
To honor the memories of those who lost their lives in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, PA on September 11, 2001, Youth Conservation Corps members provided volunteer assistance…
YCC’s Executive Director joins Congressman Schneider’s annual “Bike the 10th” Event!
YCC Executive Director, Jennifer Yonan, joined Congressman Brad Schneider and other 10th District cyclists for his annual "Bike the 10th" event on Sunday, August 21st. "JYo" (as we affectionally call her) rode the 14.4-mile…
Make an IMPACT While Cheering on the Bears!!
One of Youth Conservation Corps’ (YCC) successful alumni paid a visit to meet with YCC YouthBuild members on Wednesday, July 27. Jonnatan Contreras began his time at YCC during the…
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