Local and Global Partners

A Safe Place is Lake County’s sole provider for services for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. We offer a wide range of services, including emergency housing, family visitation, legal advocacy, and counseling services. Volunteers play a crucial role in our mission, assisting in various areas such as event planning, office work, and supporting our shelters.

Beacon Place is a neighborhood community center in Waukegan with programs for children and families that focus on academic growth, improved health, and building the skills that allow individuals and families to see their own path to a brighter tomorrow. Volunteers support students after school during the school year. Volunteers help with our special events like clean-up days, the summer Walk-A-Thon, and holiday parties.

Kindred Life’s goal is to help teen parents thrive. We exist to support young moms and dads who have said YES to parenting their baby. We do this by providing life changing services, which include mentoring, financial coaching, counseling, life education skills, child care assistance, tuition assistance and support with tangible needs like diapers and wipes. Volunteer opportunities are available at all levels, with time commitments varying from once a week to once a year. Volunteers can help provide child care, home cooked meals, assistance with fundraising events, or become mentors, financial coaches and even board members.

Love in the Name of Christ (INC) exists to mobilize churches to transform lives and communities. In the Name of Christ. We enable churches and church members to serve in ways God wired them through various ministries. We help provide tangible needs for our neighbors, such as beds and dishes, as well as share life skills classes where people can learn to set goals, manage their resources, and more. We have so many opportunities for you to share your time! Servants answer phones, sort donations, deliver furniture, provide meals for classes, and so much more.

As the Military Ministry of Cru, we serve the Chaplains at Naval Station Great Lakes and minister to Recruits, Navy “A-School” students training for their first fleet assignments, active duty Navy Staff and a growing ministry to spouses and children. We are also ministering to Veterans. Our ministry uses Bible Studies, group meetings and one-on-one relationships to share the gospel, encourage Sailors to turn to the Savior and help Sailors deepen their relationship with Christ.

While we have a small local team of Cru Military Staff, Volunteers have been a key multiplier since the ministry started in the Fall of 2002.  Our Volunteers are up front and teach our Christian basics classes, work behind the scenes in support roles getting bibles and study materials to Recruits and Sailors, provide prayer support, provide meals for our Friday Evening Bible Study and the Sunday hospitality ministry and finally, help with child care in the new MomCo (formerly MOPS) ministry in Navy Housing.  We also encourage those who provide meals to stay and get personal time with the, mostly, 18-24 years old Sailors and potentially mentor these Sailors while they are here for training. Many who help with meals find that personal time very rewarding.

So the list in long: Teaching, Material Support, Prayer Support, Meals and Hospitality, Mentoring, Child Care

Capernaum is an international, ecumenical Christian organization that gives young people (high school age – 22) with intellectual and developmental disabilities the chance to experience fun and adventure, to develop fulfilling friendships and to challenge their limits while building self-esteem through club, camp, and other exciting activities. We are looking for volunteers of all ages to join us at our Club events to develop friendship with young people with disabilities. We have Club, 6:00-7:30pm @ United Methodist Church in Libertyville the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month.

WyldLife is designed to meet middle school students where they are at and provide a safe and fun environment to learn about Jesus. Club is a light-hearted, fun environment with games, music, and a short Bible talk. Bible study is a deeper dive into who Jesus is and how the Bible relates to our lives. WylifeLife meets Tuesday mornings before school from 7:23-8:41am and Bible Study is every other Thursday from 7:23-8:41am.  We would love to have volunteers who are passionate about seeing youth/teens know Jesus who have never experienced a relationship with Jesus. We are looking for volunteers who would like to build relationships with youth/teens through fun experiences as we learn about Jesus together. 

Mosaic House Ministries creates spaces of belonging and becoming, where each person grows in their identity, sense of belonging, and discernment of life purpose for God’s glory. The Mosaic Houses are an intentional living community for spiritual formation and leadership development. The Mosaic Hub is a transformational gathering place, where we invite collaboration with congregations, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations to advance gospel ministries together-focused on intergenerational relationships, creative arts, worship, and prayer. We welcome volunteering in the following areas: prayer ministry and after school programming.

North Star exists so that students are anchored in the hope of the Gospel, equipped by the classical method, and prepared to lead and live wisely. We would love to have any volunteers who are interested in helping with after school clubs and sports. North Star would also be interested in hosting anyone who would be willing to come and speak to the students about their own personal story on how their life and/or work have been shaped by the truths of the North Star Creed.

The Justice Center is a charitable legal aid ministry serving the needs of no-income, low-income, and even middle-income individuals in need. Meeting the first Saturday of each month, volunteer opportunities include volunteer attorneys, meeting with those seeking assistance and checking in people seeking assistance.

Bernie’s Book Bank creates pathways to success through book ownership. They empower children to gain knowledge, explore new ideas, and strengthen reading skills. Help children read their way into a better life. Volunteer to process books – sort, sticker, and pack books for the children they serve in the Chicagoland area.

The mission of the Buddy Ministry is to come alongside families who have adopted children or children with special needs, serving as a helper on a Sunday morning and at other times upon special request.

Child Evangelism Fellowship is a Bible-centered, worldwide organization composed of born-again believers whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls in their community with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to disciple them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living. We are praying for Christians who are willing to share God’s Good News with the children through hosting 5-Day Clubs in their neighborhoods and Good News Clubs in the local public elementary schools.

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) believes hope starts with food. FMSC is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit. FMSC works with food distribution partners that stay with communities for the long haul, empowering them to move from relief to development. Turn hunger into hope with your own two hands by packing nutritious meals for hungry children around the world.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives…one heart at a time. Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel. Our mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.

Volunteer to help the Highwood Public Library and Community Center as they work to uplift, inform and grow the community through the library’s collections, programming and engagement strategies.

Love to BBQ? Join the Holy Smokers at Christ Church for a time to connect and build friendships over the BBQ, while serving the community!

We are partnering up with La Iglesia, a Christian church in Mundelein, that serves meals to those families in need that have immigrated from South America. Because of our call to compassion and love for others, we are providing food to 150 people and children that attend each week. If by chance you are interested in helping serve a meal, please register. We will serve once a month on the third Sunday of each month.

Lamb’s Farm is a class at Crossroads for adults with developmental disabilities. There are two different ways you can serve: 1) Help with the class that meets from 9:15-10:30 a.m. 2) Sit with the participants in our 11:00 a.m. worship service.

The Mustard Seed is a local fair trade boutique is committed to donating its profits to organizations that help empower women and children many of which have HIV/AIDS or have been abused. The Mustard Seed partners with cooperatives and artisans in developing countries to provide a market for their creations. All of the sales staff at The Mustard Seed are volunteers who have a heart for the fair-trade concept and want to give back.

New Life Resale shop in Wauconda exist to provide low-cost clothing and household items to those in need in their communities as well as provide financial support for the ministry of Informed Choices.

North Chicago Community Partners (NCCP) was formed in 2008 in direct response to the lack of outside support for academic challenges facing the children of this community. NCCP designs and implements programming, but also serves as a facilitator, a coordinator, a matchmaker and a highly regarded strategic partner to the district. NCCP works alongside CUSD 187 and mobilizes the broader community so all children receive the quality education they deserve. Volunteer opportunities are for the After School Enrichment Program, Saturday Enrichment Program, weekend and evening programs and participation in the “Quiet Zone” – a lunch program in a “safe” setting.

Reading Power provides individualized, high-dosage, one-to-one tutoring in person during the school day for children in preschool through second grade. We do this by partnering with schools needing supplemental literacy support, where needs exceed resources. Our mission is to accelerate children’s literacy learning and to develop their love for reading and writing. Tutors work with the same students each week and commit for an academic year. We have classrooms in school districts in North Chicago, Waukegan, Zion, Palatine, and Wheeling. Tutors must be at least 18 years old. In addition to the weekly tutoring volunteer opportunity, we have office opportunities once a month for volunteers of all ages, preparing educational materials for our students.

Renew’s mission is to reflect God’s love for our under-resourced neighbors by collaborating with community leaders and residents to increase affordable home ownership, enrich community life, and grow small businesses with the goal of igniting a tipping point toward revitalization. Volunteers need to cook a meal, mentor a child, deep clean a newly built home, and help with construction and landscaping for Matthew Homes.

Safe Families offers sanctuary to children, minimizing the risk for abuse or neglect and giving parents the time and tools they need to help their families thrive. Their goal is to strengthen families to care for children, and to care for children when families cannot. Be a host family by caring for a child in your home, walk alongside a family by offering wisdom and guidance, or provide support through material donations.

Help activate the community and the church by raising awareness of sexual exploitation and get involved by volunteering to support Stepping Stones as they provide holistic and therapeutic programs for survivors of sexual exploitation and more. Stepping Stones Network has two divisions: Moms and Kids serving Mothers who have been trafficked and their children. Prevention and Outreach reaching the public with information to alert you to dangers to avoid and opportunities to see and reach those in need.

Location: Tecate, Mexico
Missionary Tim Nash

Tim lives and works in Tecate, one of the fastest growing cities in Mexico.  He disciples, trains and works with local church leaders and pastors through: One-on-one coaching, In-church workshops, and large-scale events and ministries. He is also planting a church, working with new believers and aiding in economic development on the nearby Kumiai Indian reservation.

Location: Czech Republic
Missionaries Sean & Sarah Smith

The Smiths are reaching and discipling students for Christ through the local church as well as teaching emerging leaders through a separate organization. Sean also developed a podcast that will reach listeners across Central and Eastern Europe.

Location: Nigeria
Missionaries Emmanuel & Blessing Oluwayemi

The Oluwayemis are founders of an indigenous organization that ministers to the people of the Lagos area through: A widow and orphan care program, Christian K through 12 education and two local hospitals.

Location: Worldwide

Evangelistic organization that holds festivals and other meetings around the world with the purpose of winning souls for Christ.  Luis Palau is also involved in a discipleship movement both nationally and globally.

Location: Costa Rica
Missionaries Carlos & Suzanne Tejada

Carlos mentors pastors in the city of Cartago and also ministers to the Cabecar Tribe – an unreached people group as well as works with nationals to help write discipleship material for oral communities.  Suzanne raises financial support and awareness for a local Christian foster care agency.  The Tejadas are part of a coalition that is creating a network that serves immigrants.

Location: Worldwide

Scholarleaders provides financial assistance to gifted Christian leaders from around the world for them to further their education on a post-graduate level. Students return to their home countries to be involved in ministries to teach others, form and direct important organizations and guide educational institutions.

Location: Netherlands

Tyndale is one of the few evangelical seminaries in all of Western Europe.  They train students from around the world (83 countries to date) to go back to their home countries to serve.  80% of their students return to their country of origin and 90% of the students receive scholarships.

Location: Worldwide
Missionary Taylor Flowe

Taylor attends Christ Church Crossroads and is on staff part-time with Wycliffe Bible Translators in a stateside position. Workforce Innovation Generalist Supports recruitment and hiring of new global missionaries through talent marketing, employer branding, internal communications support, and project management for Wycliffe’s Global Workforce Services team.

Location: Worldwide

In addition to the above, Christ Church also supports partners that are in restricted-access countries including Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

• Vacation Bible School
• Pastor Training
• Teacher Training
• Workshops for Men & Women
• Medical Checks

• Connecting with Ukrainian Refugees, including Children
• Connecting with the Roma (Gypsy) Population, including Children
• Teaching Leadership Skills to High School Students
• Presenting to Local Business Leaders & Politicians
• Encouraging Local Church Planters

• Vacation Bible School
• Moms ‘n Tots
• Men’s Teahouse
• English Language Classes
• Relocation Services

• Pastors’ Conference
• Teacher Training
• Teaching At-Risk Women
• Preaching at Local Churches
• Encouraging Students at Local Churches