YWCA Lake County
Contact: Debbie Larker
2133 Belvidere Rd.
Waukegan, IL 60099
www.ywclakecounty.org
The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization in the world. Since the YWCA Lake County was founded in Waukegan in 1922, the mission has remained the same: the empowerment of women and girls and the elimination of racism.

AAUW (American Association of University Women)
Contact: Nann Blaine Hilyard
Promotes societal and educational equity for all women and girls, self-development over their lifespan, and positive societal change.

Alpha Kappa Alpha LC Chapter, Lambda Nu Omega
Contact: Pamela Stith, President
African American national sorority; cultivates & encourages high scholastic & ethical standards; promotes unity, friendship among college women.

Altrusa International Lake County Chapter
Contact: Joan Wilts
An international association of professional women and men volunteering in projects dedicated to community betterment.

Beach Park Foundation for Education
Contact: Paul Amundsen, Chairman

Coalition for Healthy Communities
Contact: Judy Mackey
PO Box 624
Zion IL 60099

Delta Sigma Theta Waukegan Alumnae Chapter
African American sisterhood providing assistance and support.

Dunesland Garden Club
Contact: Marty Butler

Meets 2nd Tuesday of month at 1:00 PM

To gain knowledge of growing flowers, shrubs and trees; beautify our homes and grounds; and spread the love of gardens to our neighbors.

Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA)
Winthrop Harbor (Village Hall)
Zion (City Hall)
A volunteer group offering emergency assistance communities.

Homemaker's Club (LCAHCE)
Sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension
Contact: Judy Wilkes, President
Meets at Beach Park Village Hall, lower level
4th Thursday, 10 a.m.

Illinois Beach Sunrise Rotary Club
701 North Point Dr.
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
Meets every Thursday at 7AM, Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club
Promotes international student exchange, literacy, & humanitarian projects.

Lake County Democratic Committee
931 Glen Flora Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085

Wadsworth Lions Club
Meets 2nd Wednesday at 7PM at Fatman Inn
Rt. 41 & 21, Gurnee, IL 60031
Eye care and other community services.

Zion-Benton Kiwanis
Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 AM at
El Lago Restaurant
2216 Sheridan Road
Zion, IL 60099
Promoting citizenship and community service.

Winthrop Harbor Lions Club
Meets 2ndThursday at 7PM at Stone Creek Grill
206 Sheridan Road
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
Eye care and other community services.

Zion-Benton Exchange Club
Meets every Tuesday at noon at Hennessey’s Restaurant in Zion.

Programs include child abuse prevention, community & youth services.

Zion Fine Arts Council
Contact: Diane Burkemper

Zion Genealogical Society
Contact: Joanne

Zion Township Republican Committee
Contact: Dave Zumwalt

Responsible for grassroots work of Republican politics in Zion; involved in issues clarification, voter education, voter registration, candidate support, and public speaking.

Zion Women's Club
Contact: Patricia Lord, President
A local civic organization for women.

Also check with your Mayor for commissions and other boards.

AWANA
A fun approach to learning God’s Word and Leadership training & enrichment.

Beach Bible Church
847-872-0360
3520 21st Street
Zion, IL 60099

Bonnie Brook Church
847-662-8058
12085 Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087

Christ Community Church
847-746-1411
2500 Dowie Memorial Dr.
Zion, IL 60099
(meets on Mondays at 6:30pm)

Grace Missionary Church
847-746-1238
1415 27th Street,
Zion, IL 60099

Lakeview Church
847-746-1111
1821 Sheridan Road
Zion, IL 60099

Boy Scouts of America
Call to find out about local troops.

Girl Scouts-Illinois Crossroads Council
650 N Lakeview Parkway
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Call to find out about local troops.

4-H Illinois University Extension
Call to find out about local clubs.

Missionettes
Missionettes teaches girls about the Bible and how to become young ladies; Royal Rangers teaches boys about the Bible, outdoor survival and how to become young men.

Christian Assembly of God
847-872-3541
2929 Bethel Boulevard
Zion, IL 60099

Grace Missionary Baptist Church
847-746-1238
1415 27th Street
Zion, IL 60099

Lakeview Church
847-746-1111
1821 Sheridan Road
Zion, IL 60099

Trinity Christian Center
847-746-3615
2600 Lewis Avenue
Zion, IL 60099

Lake County Chamber of Commerce
WCA Lake County TechGYRLS® and Girls on the Move programming
TechGYRLS: Computer animation and technology after-school club and summer camp for 9-14 year old girls.
Girls on the Move: Leadership and advocacy after-school club for15-19 year old girls.

Contact: Arshia Ali-Khan
2133 Belvidere Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
www.ywcalakecounty.org

Other groups are available through the local schools listings in the schools section of this directory and thru local churches.