Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | ZCenter

RIO & COPING SKILLS
2022-08-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-07-29 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-07-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-07-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-06-17 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 4275 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031, 4275 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL, 60031, United States

Peer-Led Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
2022-07-07 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | 4275 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031, 4275 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL, 60031, United States
An open group led by survivors, for survivors
Thursday evenings at ZCenter’s Gurnee location
Starting July 7th 5:30-6:30
Must complete an intake prior to start time.
All folks welcome.

40-Hour Volunteer Training: March 2021
2021-03-06 09:00 - 2021-03-27 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Dates: March 6, 13, 20, & 27
Each day starts at 9:00am & ends at 6:00pm.
There will be an hour lunch break from 1-2 pm.

40-Hour Volunteer Training: November 2020
2020-11-03 18:00 - 2020-11-19 22:00 (America/Chicago)
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Illinois Mandated Sexual Harassment Training
2020-08-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | ZCenter – Skokie, 4232 Dempster St., Skokie, IL, 600076, United States
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2020
Time: 10:00-11:30am

40-Hour Volunteer Training: July 20-July 28
2020-07-20 - 2020-07-28
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ZCenter seeks to be an active presence in the community to speak up in support of and in partnership with all survivors of sexual violence. ZCenter provides services to the community at large and to other professionals and service providers to enhance the understanding of the impact of sexual violence on everyone. Our services include 24/7 crisis intervention offered through a Helpline, Medical Advocacy and Legal Advocacy; Prevention and Community Education, Professional Development and Counseling services. Our services are offered at no costs for persons impacted by sexual assault/abuse throughout Lake and¬ North Cook County.
Volunteer Opportunities
1. Advocacy Volunteer – Provide medical advocacy at local ERs, respond to hotline calls, provide legal advocacy through court or education or support services.
2. Prevention and Outreach – Provide sexual violence awareness, prevention-education and capacity building for youth, parents, educators, practitioners and community sectors. Services provided in schools, resource fairs, human services organizations, civic organizations and business.
3. Development – Assist with special events, marketing, grant research and writing, social media.
4. Administrative – General office help, special projects, Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities.
5. Volunteer Therapist: seeing and providing counseling services to survivors of sexual abuse or significant others.
6. Board of Directors Membership: agency governance, involves monthly meetings and
committee work. Contact Executive Director directly if interested.

Spring Luncheon 2020
2020-06-12 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Independence Grove, 16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL, 60048, United States

ZCenter Race to Zero 2020
2020-04-19
UPDATE: We still need your help and support during this time to raise awareness and funds for survivors of sexual violence. We will all miss the race, the energy it brings us and the comradery felt from crossing the finish line. We are encouraging everyone to join us for the distance challenge of a virtual run from home, practicing social distancing and providing support for all those participating from afar. Awards will be given to the top fundraiser and top fundraising team.
~ April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month ~

Lake County Rising 2020
2020-02-11 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Round Lake Beach Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach, IL, United States
Lake County Rising 2020 – FLYER

Let's Paint!
2020-02-08 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)

40-Hour Training: Become a Sexual Abuse Survivor Advocate
2020-01-18 09:00 - 2020-02-06 22:00 (America/Chicago)
ZCenter’s January 40-hour training is scheduled! Join in the fight to end sexual violence by becoming a sexual abuse survivor advocate!
For additional information and to sign up, click HERE

ZCenter's 5th annual Taste of the Town Gala
2019-10-29
ZCenter’s 5th annual Taste of the Town Gala at the Drake Hotel in Chicago!
Please email Ali Barnett, Director of Development, with any questions – abarnett@zcenter.org.

ZCenter's 17th annual Community Luncheon
2019-06-14
ZCenter’s 17th annual Community Luncheon at Independence Grove Visitors Center in Libertyville! Please email Ali Barnett, Director of Development, with any questions – abarnett@zcenter.org.

ZCenter's 7th annual Race to Zero 5K & 8K Run/Walk
2019-04-14
ZCenter’s 7th annual Race to Zero 5K & 8K Run/Walk at Independence Grove Forest Preserve (Sexual Assault Awareness Month)!
Please email Ali Barnett, Director of Development, with any questions – abarnett@zcenter.org.

Giving Tuesday
2018-11-27

Taste of the Town
2018-11-06 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Drake Hotel, 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
We invite you to our 4th Annual Taste of the Town to support ZCenter while tasting amazing bites from the area’s best restaurants. The night includes survivor speakers, a silent auction, fund-a-need paddle raise, mystery raffle, as well as fan-favorite Heads or Tails.
5:30 PM: Registration
5:30-7:00 PM: Tasting Event and Silent Auction
7:00 PM: Program and Special Guest Speakers
8:00 PM: Paddle Raise and Heads or Tails
To register, call 847-244-1187

6th Annual "Race to Zero" 5K Run/Walk
2018-04-22 08:00 - 12:30 UTC
This annual 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun run
will be held during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

For details or to register, click here.

NEW THIS YEAR! Design our Race to Zero T-Shirt!

For more information on how to enter, click here.

Grab your running shoes, friends, and family and join ZCenter for our 6th Annual Race to Zero 5K run/walk to end sexual violence at 9 AM Sunday, April 22 at Independence Grove in Libertyville. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM. This event celebrates and coincides with Sexual Assault Awareness Month and is an opportunity for the public to come together to raise awareness and create a community of zero tolerance for sexual violence!

This year for the first time, the race will be officially chip timed and we are excited to partner with the Libertyville Running Club who will measure our course and sponsor our water stations!

We are excited to offer complimentary post-race yoga this year. From 10:00-10:30 am, our friends at Outpost Crossfit and Yoanna Yoga will offer a “Yoga for Recovery” class at Independence Grove following the race.

ZCenter is committed to providing a place where survivors of sexual assault and abuse can heal and mobilize the community toward action to end sexual violence. With locations in Gurnee and Skokie, ZCenter is Lake County’s only rape crisis center and provides free, comprehensive, professional support to assist survivors in the healing process, as well as prevention education programs for children and adults. By participating as an individual or forming a team, runners can help raise funds for critical client services including counseling, court/medical advocacy and 24-hour support line programs.

Help us design this year’s race t-shirt!

The Race to Zero 5K started 6 years ago as a place for community activism and we want to engage all our supporters and friends to be a huge part of the race this year. For more information on the contest, including information on how to enter, click here.

All runners who raise the minimum of $100 will receive a race t-shirt and shoe bag and all runners receive a race t-shirt. This event also includes refreshments, entertainment, and post-race festivities complete with snacks, live music, kids’ games and activities, prizes for top fundraisers, most spirited team and more!

For more information or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please visitwww.ZCenter.org, or call 847-244-1187. Thank you to Medline for being our presenting sponsor this year. ]]>

Standing Silent Witness
2018-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | ZCenter Skokie Office, 4232 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL, 60076, United States
ZCenter invites community members to join its staff and volunteers at 11 a.m., Friday, April 20 in front of ZCenter’s Skokie location (4232 Dempster St, Skokie). Participants will spend an hour wearing t-shirts bearing personal stories of sexual assault and abuse – stories that too often are invisible and unacknowledged. T-shirts may also include relevant statistics, facts, or artwork. By standing in solidarity with survivors, silent protesters bear witness to rape survivors’ unheard experiences. Participants are also encouraged to wear teal and purple, the colors of sexual assault awareness. For more information, visit ZCenter’s Facebook page.

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Standing Silent Witness
2018-04-09 08:30 - 09:30 UTC | Lake County Courthouse, 18 N. County Street, Waukegan, IL, 60085, United States

Giving Tuesday
2017-11-28 | ZCenter – Gurnee, 4275 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL, 60031, United States
ZCenter is excited to participate in #ILGive and Giving Tuesday this year on November 28, 2017! We have set a $10,000 goal and need your help! Please mark your calendars and go to our Giving Tuesday website to support ZCenter!

We are also asking our supporters to help us raise money by partnering with ZCenter as a Peer to Peer fundraiser on Giving Tuesday! To get involved, email RJosephsen@ZCenter.org]]>

3rd Annual Taste of the Town Gala
2017-10-03 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Drake Hotel, 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
ZCenter’s 3rd Annual Taste of the Town Gala will be on October 3rd, 2017 at the Drake Hotel! Our Fall Gala invites our friends to come support ZCenter while tasting amazing bites from the area’s best restaurants. The night includes a live auction as well as heads or tails fun!
We are honored and excited to announce our keynote speaker for the 2017 Gala will be Marilyn Van Derbur, Miss America winner, motivational speaker and childhood survivor.

If you are interested in serving on ZCenter’s Taste of the Town event committee or donating to our auction, please contact Rachael at RJosephsen@ZCenter.org
For information on sponsoring this event please click here.
To see a copy of the invitation please click here. To print and send back your RSVP click here. Please indicate guests here.
