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Full Resource Name:

CATHOLIC CHARITIES - Immigrant Family Services, The Community Center

Address

914 8th Street
The Community Center/El Centro
Waukegan, IL 60085

(847) 775-0858

www.catholiccharities.net

Hours:

Service Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM !€“ 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM !€“ 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM !€“ 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM !€“ 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM !€“ 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM !€“ Noon

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AKA:

The Community Center, El Centro

Description:

Offers a community center to support immigrant families in Lake County. Offers the following services at no cost:
- Immigration forms assistance and Know-Your-Rights information
- Financial education and support
- Employment skills development
- English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
- Literacy tutoring
- Citizenship classes
- Computer classes
- Family wellness programs
- Tax preparation

Eligibility:

Open to all

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call or visit during program hours

Documents Required:
- Varies based on services

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Program Contact Information

(847) 775-0858

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(847) 775-0858

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

914 8th Street
The Community Center/El Centro
Waukegan, IL 60085

Mailing

914 8th Street
Waukegan, IL 60085

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

- Target gift cards
- Walmart gift cards
- Grocery store gift cards
- Gas Cards
- Bus Passes
- Metra Passes
- School Supplies
- Monetary donations for Adult Education textbooks

Volunteer Opportunities:

1. Volunteer Instructors - lead or co-lead computer classes, GED preparation, citizenship classes, and English as Second Language classes.

Contact for Volunteer Opportunities: Patricia Fuller 847-782-4000 or email pfuller@catholiccharities.net

Date of Official Change:

April 22, 2025

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Adult Literacy Programs

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    Citizenship Education

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      Computer Literacy Training Programs

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        Employment Preparation

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          English as a Second Language

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            Financial Literacy Training

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              Immigrant Rights Groups

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                Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services

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                  Wellness Programs

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