“YCC Saved My Life”: Jimmy Ollie’s Story
“YCC Saved my Life. Without it, I probably would be dead or in prison.” Jimmy Ollie said. Before he was enrolled at YCC, Jimmie was in a gang, used drugs, and…
YCC Transitions to Online Learning
As the week comes to a close, so does YCC's fourth full week of online learning. Thanks to a generous donation from our community partner Dollar General, YCC had a supply…
Messages from YCC Staff to YouthBuild Members
As YCC staff, we want to let our YouthBuild Members know that we are here to support them during this difficult time. Click the button below to view some of the…
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YCC Members, Staff, Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunninham Volunteer at Northern Illinois Food Bank
Together at the Northern Illinois Food Bank, YCC Members, Staff, and Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunniham packaged 1,500 meals for families in need throughout northern Illinois.
Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics’ Director of Community Health Outreach Speaks with YCC Members
As coronavirus continues to spread, YCC Members received a timely visit from Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics' Director of Community Health Outreach, Michael Smith, earlier this week. Michael spoke with…
How to Support YCC with Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile is a program in which Amazon donates a percentage of the cost of eligible orders placed. All you need to do is go to smile.amazon.com, select Youth Conservation Corps,…
YCC Staff Welcomes New Cohort!
This week staff welcome our newest Cohort of members who have completed “Mental Toughness” and have been accepted into our program.
Welcome, Mental Toughness Candidates!
The purpose of this two-week long orientation is to check each applicant’s ‘mental toughness’ – their desire to be in the program and willingness and ability to work hard, follow instructions, and get along with others. The orientation can also serve to set the tone of a new program cycle or as a final assessment of each applicant by staff before selection of participants is completed.