Facts About the YBLC

YouthBuild Lake County Fact Sheet

Agency Information

• Date YBLC was founded: YBLC was incorporated as an independent non-profit agency in November 2003. We began our operations in 2001 as a part of Daisey’s Resource Center.
• Executive Director: Laurel Tustison
• Number of employees: 15
• Location:
  3001 N Green Bay Rd
  Building 1, 3rd Floor
  North Chicago, IL 60064
• Number of Members on the Board of Directors: 15

Program Information

• Number of youth served each year: Varies with funding. We have the capacity to serve 60 youth a year.
• Types of services: Job training and education programs for low-income youth from Lake County, Illinois.
• Number of job training programs: Varies with funding. In 2010, YBLC will run 3 training programs, serving a total of 55 youth.
• Other services provided: Wellness services and construction of affordable housing

Construction Information

• Number of homes built: 3
• Number of homes scheduled for construction: 4
• Number of rehabs completed: 4
• Address of homes currently for sale:
  • 1816 Park Avenue
    North Chicago, IL 60064

We are very proud of the success of our program trainees. Over the years, an average of 74% of our participants graduate and are placed in jobs at the end of their programs. In 2006, we placed 91% of our graduates.

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