Invest locally.
Build possibility.
Your company can help young adults earn diplomas, build career skills, and move toward meaningful work. Put your generosity to work in Lake County.
Let’s build a partnershipCorporate giving with a local impact
Stronger futures.
A stronger community.
Behind every diploma and first day on the job is a community willing to invest in young people. Your company’s support helps sustain the education, training, and practical resources that make those next steps possible.
IMPACT IN EVERY STEP | 2026 SPRING BENEFITPut your company in good company.
A memorable evening.
A meaningful investment.
The Spring Benefit brings businesses, friends, and community partners together to celebrate young adults and support their futures. Join us as a sponsor of our 2027 celebration.
In 2026, this community raised nearly $400,000 for YBLC’s mission. Help write the next chapter.
Corporate engagement
Bring your people.
Build connections.
Your team has more to offer than a contribution. Share your time, experience, and workplace with young adults taking their next steps. We’ll help you find an opportunity that fits your people and our participants.
Explore corporate engagementLet’s make it meaningful.
Start with a conversation.
Tell us what matters to your company, the kind of support you’re considering, and your timeline. Our Development team will help you explore a partnership that fits.
Contact our Development teamConnect with YBLC.
development@youthbuildlakecounty.org847-473-3483
YBLC Inc. (YouthBuild Lake County)
EIN: 20-0549865
2527 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
Frequently asked questions.
Can our company support a particular program?
Yes, start a conversation with our Development team about your company’s priorities. We can discuss current needs in education, career training, and participant support, and help you find an appropriate fit.
How can we learn about Spring Benefit sponsorships?
Contact our Development team to express interest in the 2027 Spring Benefit. We’ll share sponsorship information as it becomes available. The event is planned for April 2027; visit the Spring Benefit page for updates.
Can we combine giving with employee involvement?
Absolutely. A financial contribution can be part of a broader partnership that includes volunteering, mock interviews, workplace tours, or work experience opportunities. Our Corporate Engagement page is a good place to explore those options.