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…
How to “Donate Your Birthday” on Facebook
Support the cause you care about for your birthday this year! When you "donate your birthday" by fundraising for Youth Conservation Corps, you are making a difference in our community…
Giving Tuesday 2020 #UNSELFIEs
Giving Tuesday was a blast! Here are some of our favorite #UNSELFIES from our YCC YouthBuild Members and Staff! Thank you to all who donated! If you didn't have a…