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North Suburbs’ Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center launches annual Teddy Bear Drive

The Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter), which has two north suburban locations, has launched its annual Teddy Bear Drive.

 

Modern Luxury 

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center Hosts 2025 Spring Luncheon “Blooming in the Garden”

More in Parties ... Held at the DoubleTree North Shore in Skokie, the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center's 2025 Annual Spring Luncheon, themed “...

 

ZCenter's Spring Luncheon Raises Critical Support for Survivors

On Friday, May 9, more than 250 community members, advocates, and supporters gathered at the DoubleTree North Shore in Skokie for Zacharias... 

May 16, 2025

 

Chicago Tribune

After federal cuts, Illinois rape crisis centers ask state for help: ‘It’s essential that services be there’

Employees at the state's 31 rape crisis centers are struggling under the weight of crushing workloads — pressures that intensified in recent….

Mar 31, 2024

 

Crain's Chicago Business

Sandy T. Williams at Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter)

Williams, MPA, MFT, CDVP, as Chief Executive Officer. Formerly Executive Director since 2022, Sandy is a transformative leader with over 20 years of nonprofit...

Mar 1, 2025

 

Medline Newsroom

Dana Gill named Medline 2022 Volunteer of the Year

Medline employee Dana Gill is the company's third annual Volunteer of the Year Award recipient. In 2022, she volunteered more than 250 hours with various...

May 4, 2023

This April, tell us what you carry

  • April 1, 2026|

Share a photo or video of something that symbolizes strength, healing or protection. Tag @zachariascenter, @ZCenter1, or Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, and invite three friends to join you....

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TIERRA

  • May 13, 2025|

TIERRA: Transforming painful Internal Experiences for Resilience and Restoration through the practice of Acceptance If you’ve been experiencing stress, pain, fatigue, or exhaustion, and would like to learn more about...

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month Activities

  • March 17, 2025|

Upcoming events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month: April 4: Community Night, ZCenter Gurnee from 6-8 p.m. April 9: Skokie Communi-Tea, ZCenter Skokie from 4-7 p.m. April 11: Standing Silent Witness,...

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ZCenter 2025 Annual Spring Luncheon

  • February 26, 2025|

May 9, 2025 Double Tree Hotel Skokie, IL Annual Spring Luncheon Tickets and Sponsorship Form...

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Year in Review: 2024

  • February 10, 2025|

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ZCenter Closed on November 28 and 29

  • November 20, 2024|

We will be closed on November 28 and 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. The peer-led support group will not meet but will resume on December 5. Our 24/7 support line will still...

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SAAM Calendar – April 2024

  • April 2, 2024|

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Save the Dates – ZCenter’s SAAM Calendar

  • February 22, 2024|

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Year in Review: 2023

  • January 30, 2024|

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Chicago Bears’ Matt Eberflus Supports‬ ‭Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center through My Cause My Cleats‬

  • December 5, 2023|

‭Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (Zcenter) is honored that Chicago Bears Head Coach, Matt‬ Eberflus, has chosen our organization to represent for his My Cause My Cleats. For the last 40‬...

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Peer-led Survivor Support Group

  • October 5, 2023|

Our Peer-led Survivor Support Group returns TONIGHT (October 5), and will resume meeting every Thursday...

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ZCenter’s Race to Zero

  • July 24, 2023|

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Teen Activity Support Group

  • July 17, 2023|

Our Teen Survivor Activity group meeting dates are now listed. It is an open group for survivors 13-17 years old. All folx are welcome!...

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SNEAK PEEK: View Our Silent Auction Website

  • June 13, 2023|

ZCenter's 40th Anniversary Luncheon silent auction website is officially open - get a sneak peek of the auction items! On-line bidding starts Wednesday, June 14th. https://auctria.events/ZCenter More items will be...

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A huge shoutout to ‘Let’s Roam’

  • June 1, 2023|

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center gives a huge shoutout to ‘Let’s Roam’ virtual scavenger hunts for their support of our agency. They have donated a generous silent auction package for our...

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Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center 40th Anniversary Luncheon

  • June 1, 2023|

DOWNLOAD FLYER, SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & DONOR FORM HERE 40th Anniversary Luncheon Tickets and Sponsorship Form...

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