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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

WHM March Madness: Week #4

  • March 24, 2023|

Here we go!  We are the Final Four of our March Madness, Chicago Women Edition.  Vote early and in true Chicago fashion, vote often. Learn about all four finalists.  Again,...

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Standing Silent Witness

  • March 13, 2023|

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SAAM April Events

  • March 13, 2023|

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March Madness for Women’s History Month

  • March 9, 2023|

Welcome to Round 2 of our March Madness fun!  See which women have moved on to the next round.  Click on the link below to learn about these Chicago women...

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Peer-led Support Group

  • November 10, 2022|

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Prevention Education Training

  • November 10, 2022|

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October 2022 Newsletter

  • October 31, 2022|

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Race to Zero 2022

Race to Zero 2022

  • August 5, 2022|

Sept. 25, 2022 at Independence Grove Park in Libertyville ~ Help Us End Sexual Violence One Step at a Time ~  Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center seeks to provide quality, comprehensive,...

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RIO & COPING SKILLS

  • July 20, 2022|

RECOGNITION...INSIGHT...OPENNESS STARTING JUNE 17, 5:30 PM I N - P E R S O N G R O U P E V E R Y  O T H E R ...

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Peer-Led Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Abuse

  • July 20, 2022|

An open group led by survivors, for survivors Thursday evenings at ZCenter's Gurnee location Stating July 7th 5:30-6:30 Must complete an intake prior to start time. All folks welcome....

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

  • April 4, 2022|

Please click below for a pdf version with all links needed for registration: ZCenter SAAM Events 2022 *Standing Silent Witness at our Dempster Street location has been cancelled for 4/22/22,...

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Free Webinar: Writing Poems to Process Trauma

  • March 9, 2022|

Come have a taste of what some of our clients are experiencing in the Expressive Arts Group! In this workshop, we'll learn how creative writing can help our brains process...

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Meditation and Breathing Interactive Webinar

  • February 8, 2022|

In these challenging times, we invite you to take time for yourself and your self care. Join two of our counselors as we work on meditation and breathing techniques. Please...

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January Lunch & Learn Webinar

  • January 12, 2022|

Healthy Boundaries, Healthy Relationships Thursday, January 20th, 2022 12:00pm (noon), Central Time. Registration is free. Please register here. Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, January 20th, at noon...

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November Lunch & Learn Webinars

  • October 28, 2021|

Join us for our November Lunch & Learn Webinars. Each are free, but we do ask that you register in advance.   Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and How It Affects...

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October Lunch & Learn Webinars

  • October 3, 2021|

Join us for four free Lunch & Learn webinars this month. All are virtual and you need to register on Zoom. Please contact info@zcenter.org with any questions. We look forward...

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