Cancelled: Community Action Partnership of Lake County's Artis Yancey HBCU Tour Luncheon Fundraiser

Community Action Partnership of Lake County is hosting the HBCU Tour fundraising luncheon to help fund 25-40 students visiting Historically Black Colleges & Universities during the 2023 Artis Yancey HBCU Tour.   

Artis Yancey HBCU Tour Luncheon Fundraiser, Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. 

Featured Presenters: Mary Lockhart White, CAPOLC Executive Director & CEO and Marc L. Jones, Waukegan Township Supervisor

CAP Catering Services will host this event in our spacious CAP Catering Banquets & Dining on Genesee location. We will provide a delicious soup and salad stations for attendees.

Why support this event: 

The Artis Yancey HBCU tour started in 2013 with the passion and determination of Supervisor Patricia Jones with the full support of the Board of Trustees. Her purpose was to encourage students to pursue goals and not to settle for anything less than what they desire. Investing in our youth is an initiative that is crucial to the success of Waukegan Township’s future.

The HBCU Tour takes students ranging from 9th-12th grades on a bus trip during spring break to visit and tour colleges and universities. This tour includes visits to local museums and historical sites to round out their experience. 

According to Waukegan Township, statistics show that the Northshore area only has a 75% graduation rate compared to 87% statewide.  According to counselors and teachers,  only 30% of those graduating in the district go on to a post-secondary educational institution. Waukegan Township and its partners want to enhance the opportunities for those wishing to attend a college or university after high school.  Read more

Parking available: Street or Garage (Garage parking: 2 minute walk)

• Street parking, available on Genesee St. Metered parking is $.50 per hour before 5:00 pm. No charge after 5:00 pm.
• Covered Garage Parking, available at Waukegan Lot C, 225 N County St for $1.00 per hour. Maximum $5.00 per day.

All parking options accept the following methods of payment via Smart City Pay Stations: coin, credit/debit card, or digital wallet payment such as Apple or Google Pay. More information about the Smart City pay stations is available here: https://smartcity.ipsgroup.com/waukegan-il/#faq