Affiliations and Awards

YouthBuild Lake County has made a commitment to assist in serving the youth of Lake County.  In order to effectively do this, YBLC is an active member in many coalitions and community organizations.

Lake County Affordable Housing Coalition

Lake County Coalition to Reduce Recidivism

CLC Sustainability Group

Latino Consortium

Lake County Homeless Coalition

B.E.S.T.

Partners for an Enriched Community (P.E.C.)

After School Coalition

Lake County Chamber of Commerce

North Chicago Chamber of Commerce

Illinios YouthBuild Coalition

US Green Building Council

Lake County Cares

YouthBuild Lake County has also been recognized by a varity of organization for the agencies commitment to the community.

Nicasa Community Partner Award (2010)- For YBLC assistance in building a Kaboom Playground

EcoPromotions has planted 5 trees in YBLCs honor for purchasing “green” products

YBUSA 2010 Rising Star Award- Awared to Laurel Tustision

YBUSA Placement Award (2009)

YouthBuild USA Most Improvement in Wage Award (2007)

Lake County Community Foundation Community Improvement Award (2007)

North Chicago Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award (2007)

North Chicago School District Strong Support Award (2007)

2^nd Place in Illinois YouthBuild Coalition Carpentry Challenge (2004)