Education

Above the Wake is a non-profit organization that creates positive experiences on the water for children with autism and cognitive delays. The Our Wake program is individually based and done in a small group, ideally with family, and has six levels of learning, starting with wake surfing and moving up to kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and swimming, all geared toward providing a positive experience and aiding each individual's recovery.

 Education, Medical, Health Care, Medication, Recovery, Women, Children, Child Care / 762 views

About Face is a rehabilitation program for homeless and non-violent female offenders that helps them pursue new paths in life based on education, health, and spiritual wellbeing while working to prevent recidivism. About Face achieves its mission by offering GED classes, life skills classes, helping women find employment, and partnering with other non-profit groups to offer more resources to these women in need.

 Education, Job Services, Mentoring/Tutoring, Support Groups, Women, Children, Child Care / 913 views

Ability KC's mission is to build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities by providing comprehensive educational, vocational and therapeutic services. 

 Education, Medical, Health Care, Medication, Mentoring/Tutoring, Women, Children, Child Care / 656 views

AASY Action is a non-profit organization providing a range of charitable services, including yoga classes for groups of individuals who are HIV positive, residents of housing established for homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, and individuals recovering from substance abuse.

 Education, Medical, Health Care, Medication, Mental Health, Recovery, Support Groups, Women, Children, Child Care / 826 views

The AAA Crisis Pregnancy Center of Operation Blessing has served this area for over 27 years in helping to meet the needs of women and families with young children and pregnancy related issues, whether planned or unplanned. For those facing an unplanned pregnancy, we offer a listening ear, accurate and complete information on all options in pregnancy. We value the importance of providing a pressure free environment for women. However, we do not perform or refer for abortion. We offer: Confidential non-pressured peer counseling Free pregnancy testing Free ultrasounds (appt. only)

 Crisis, Education, Medical, Health Care, Medication, Support Groups, Women, Children, Child Care / 920 views

A Safe Place is the sole provider of services exclusively addressing domestic violence in Lake County, Illinois. Through multi-faceted programs it assists victims in transforming their lives after domestic violence, prevent future abuse by addressing its root cause through abuser intervention programs, and educate the community about domestic violence and how we can all be involved in its end.

 Abuse, Crisis, Education, Food, Housing/Shelter, Job Services, Legal Aid, Mental Health, Mentoring/Tutoring, Recovery, Support Groups, Women, Children, Child Care / 1015 views