Executive Director Scott McLellan receives a 2020 Drum Major Award
Congratulations to our very own Executive Director, Scott McLellan, for receiving a 2020 Drum Major Award as a Champion of Youth Services at the Waukegan Township‘s Dr. MLK Jr. Dreamer’s Breakfast!! The event honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by recognizing individuals in our community who have shown outstanding service in…
Read MoreHeart of the City receives $1,000 “For The Good of The Game” Grant
We are SO excited to be partnering with the United Soccer Coaches Foundation – For The Good Of The Game initiative this year! In January, our staff was presented with a $1,000 check at the Foundation Celebration in Baltimore. This award will help us implement our Referee Certification Clinic, enabling our youth with a way to…
Read MoreTwo HOTC Elite athletes sign to play soccer on scholarship at College of Lake County
Two HOTC Elite athletes, Claudia Hernandez and Desareih Juarez, officially signed to play soccer on scholarship at the College of Lake County beginning in Fall 2019. Claudia, Round Lake high school athlete, accepted her scholarship offer on April 1, and Desareih, Waukegan High School athlete, accepted hers on April 5. Claudia and Desareih both played…
Read MoreHeart of the City named 2018 Nonprofit of the Year by Waukegan Chamber
We are excited to share that the City of Waukegan Chamber of Commerce named Heart of the City as 2018 non-profit of the year! We are grateful to be part of this great community of business leaders and supporters who believe in the important work we are doing.
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