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…
YCC is an Impact100 Grant Finalist
$110,000 GRANT FINALISTS ANNOUNCED Palatine, IL. 13 May 2022 – Impact100 Chicago, a 100% volunteer women’s organization which each year awards a $100,000 grant to a worthy Chicago area nonprofit organization,…
How Can You Be a Conservation Champion?
You can help Youth Conservation Corps empower 36 young conservation champions this summer. Help us raise $10,000 to support our summer crews. If we reach our $10,000 goal, your impact will…
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Julian is Recognized as a YouthBuild USA Member of the Year
Every year, YouthBuild USA celebrates and recognizes exceptional members of its programs for their dedication to service and impact on their community. Youth Conservation Corps is proud to announce that Julian…
Lake County opportunity youth working on community garden bed.
Lake County Youth: Get Ready to Change Your Life!
Feeling lost? Are you a young adult in Lake County feeling lost in life? Have you recently dropped out of high school? Or, do you lack the skills you need…