Skokie Communi-Tea
2025-04-09 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | ZCenter – Skokie, 4232 Dempster St., Skokie, IL, 600076, United States
April 9: Skokie Communi-Tea, ZCenter Skokie from 4-7 p.m.

Standing Silent Witness
2025-04-11 12:00 - 14:00 | ZCenter – Gurnee, 4275 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL, 60031, United States
April 11: Standing Silent Witness, ZCenter Gurnee/ Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, 12 p.m.

Standing Silent Witness
2025-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | ZCenter – Skokie, 4232 Dempster St., Skokie, IL, 600076, United States
April 18: Standing Silent Witness, ZCenter Skokie, 12 p.m.

Pickleball Fundraiser
2025-04-18 17:30 - 20:30 | LifeSport Pickleball Vernon Hills, 450 Bunker Ct. Suite 200, Vernon Hills, IL, 60201, United States
April 18: Pickleball Fundraiser, LifeSport Vernon Hills , 5:30-8:30 p.m. More details coming soon!

Pickleball Fundraiser
2025-04-18 17:30 - 20:30 | 450 Bunker Ct, Suite 200, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, 450 Bunker Ct., Suite 200, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061, United States
Friday, April 18, 5:30-8:30pm

ZCenter and CLC: Survivor Voices
2025-04-24 | CLC Grayslake Campus
April 24: ZCenter and CLC: Survivor Voices, CLC Grayslake Campus

Denim Day
2025-04-30
April 30: Denim Day, all day. Wear your jeans to support survivors!

An Army of Women' film screening
2025-04-30 17:30 - 19:30 | College of Lake County-Lakeshore Campus, 34 N. Sheridan Rd. , Waukegan
April 30: An Army of Women’ film screening, Waukegan Public Library, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

ZCenter 2025 Annual Spring Luncheon
2025-05-09 | Double Tree Hotel, Skokie, IL

Become a Volunteer - 40 Hour Training
2025-06-09 09:00 - 2025-06-13 17:00 | 4275 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031, 4275 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL, 60031, United States
June 9-13 – In Person
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Become a Volunteer – 40-hour Training (part 1)
2025-09-06 09:00 - 16:00 | 4275 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031, 4275 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL, 60031, United States
September 6th | 9am – 4pm
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Become a Volunteer – 40-hour Training (part 2)
2025-09-09 17:30 - 2025-09-11 21:30 | 4275 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031, 4275 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL, 60031, United States
September 9th, 10th, 11th | 5:30pm – 9:30pm
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Become a Volunteer – 40-hour Training (part 3)
2025-09-16 17:30 - 2025-09-18 21:30 | 4275 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031, 4275 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL, 60031, United States
September 16th, 17th, 18th | 5:30pm – 9:30pm
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Continuing Education Training for Salon Professionals
2026-03-23 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-04-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-18 10:00 - 11:00
Join the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter) for a one-hour, virtual training on sexual assault awareness. This training satisfies the sexual assault continuing education requirement set by IDFPR and will cover the following.
For more details and to register, please visit: https://zcenter.org/training/

Teen Night
2026-03-23 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for a special SAAM event where we will explore art and creativity.
Teen Night April

Lunch and Learn: Training for Parents of Survivors
2026-04-03 13:00 - 14:00
ZCenter offers monthly, one-hour CEU trainings for licensed professionals. Each session provides 1 CEU. The registration fee is $10 per session.

For more details and to register, please visit: https://zcenter.org/training/

Community Night
2026-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | ZCenter – Gurnee, 4275 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL, 60031, United States
Resource night & fun family activities at ZCenter! Come meet your community!
Register Here:

Communi-Tea (Skokie)
2026-04-14 12:00 - 14:00 | ZCenter – Skokie, 4232 Dempster St., Skokie, IL, 600076, United States
Mingle and meet your community in Skokie!
Register Here:

Standing Silent Witness — Skokie
2026-04-17 | ZCenter – Skokie, 4232 Dempster St., Skokie, IL, 600076, United States
Standing Silent Witness Demonstration
Join Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter) this April for our annual Standing Silent Witness demonstration in recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Community members gather in quiet solidarity with survivors of sexual violence, many of whom live with their experiences in silence.
Attendees are encouraged to wear teal, the color of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, to show their support.
Register Here:

Pickleball Fundraiser
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | LIfesport Athletic Club Libertyville, 1030 S 4th Ave, LIbertyville, IL, 60048, United States
Serve up support this Sexual Assault Awareness Month! JOIN us for an evening of pickleball & community at LifeSport in Vernon Hills!

Your ticket includes an on-site pickleball pro will be available to help you learn the game, share tips, and offer guidance throughout the event.

Cost: $25/person
Registration is NOW OPEN!

Film Screening
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 | College of Lake County-Lakeshore Campus, 34 N. Sheridan Rd. , Waukegan
Join us for a documentary screening:
College of Lake County-Lakeshore Campus
Eleanor Murkey Community Center (5th Floor)
34 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan, IL

Register HERE

Teen Activity Night
2026-04-23 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for a free, special evening dedicated to teens (ages 13‑17) who are survivors of sexual abuse or have been impacted by it. Participants are welcome to bring a peer‑aged support person, ensuring a comfortable and supportive environment for everyone.
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’ll explore meaningful art and creative expression. Light refreshments and desserts will be provided as we raise awareness together.
While the program isn’t intended for formal trauma discussions, caring counselors will be on hand for anyone who needs a listening ear or additional support. See you there!
Register HERE

Standing Silent Witness - Gurnee
2026-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Lake County Court House, 18 N. County St, Waukegan, IL, United States
Standing Silent Witness Demonstration
Join Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter) this April for our annual Standing Silent Witness demonstration in recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Community members gather in quiet solidarity with survivors of sexual violence, many of whom live with their experiences in silence.
Attendees are encouraged to wear teal, the color of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, to show their support.
Register HERE

Denim Day
2026-04-29
Join the global movement! Wear denim today to support survivors. Tag us on social media, too! #denimday #zcenter

Forest Bathing
2026-04-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Des Plaines River Trail (Gurnee)
Join us for a slow, guided tour of healing and relaxation in the forest.
Register HERE

Lunch and Learn: Vicarious Trauma for the Helping Professional
2026-05-01 13:00 - 14:00

ZCenter's 2026 Spring Luncheon: Rooted and Rising
2026-05-08 11:00 - 13:30
Join us for ZCenter’s Rooted & Rising Spring Luncheon, an annual gathering of community leaders and supporters raising funds to provide free trauma-informed services and prevention education. Registration is now open!

Interested in sponsoring? View our sponsorship packet here.
Reserve your spot or become a sponsor today

Lunch and Learn: Trauma-Informed Care for LGBTQIA+ Clients
2026-06-05 13:00 - 14:00
