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Media Inquiries
ZCenter is committed to raising awareness about sexual violence and the importance of survivor-centered support.
For media inquiries, interview requests, or press information, please contact our media relations representative:
Daphne Ortiz
Statement PR
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📞 323-864-9890
WGN
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


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Mix Matters: Public Affairs Podcast, 4/30/18
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Protestors stand in silence for sexual assault survivors
- April 19, 2018|


Chicago’s sexual-trafficking machine and the crusaders who fight it
- December 12, 2017|

Highland Park students pick rape crisis center as Charity Drive cause
- January 17, 2017|

Bears rookies plant hope at Lake County abuse center
- October 27, 2015|

Chicago Bears rookies volunteer at ZCenter
- October 27, 2015|

Sexual Abuse Support Community Expands to Skokie
- October 26, 2015|


ZCenter discusses Lady Gaga’s new music video about campus rape
- September 23, 2015|



Gurnee-based Zacharias Center provides haven for sexual abuse survivors
- November 7, 2014|

