Season of Generosity For Our Neighbors

Every Fall GCC has a number of activities and appeals that allow us to use our time, talents and treasures For Our Neighbors.  See below for information.

  • PARK CITY HARVEST PARTY

    Saturday, October 12

    12pm - 3pm

    @Betty Limbrunner Park

    This event had a fantastic turnout this year with over 300 kids enjoying games, snacks, hayride, live music, pumpkin decorating and other activities. Thank you to all the GCC and Esperanza Viva volunteers who helped to make this such a great event. 

  • OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

    October 20 - November 10

    Thank you GCC - we filled 85 shoeboxes this year!


  • COATS FOR CLEARVIEW

    NOVEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 1

    Purchase a new coat, hat or gloves for a neighbor at Clearview School in Waukegan. Pick up a tag (to know what size coat to buy) from our table in the lobby on Sundays starting Sunday, November 10.


    More information

  • 30th JoN CALLAGHAN MEMORIAL TURKEY TROT

    THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28

    Volunteer to help at this annual event. Part of the funds raised is donated each year to our youth Mission Trip fund.  Register to volunteer

  • THANKSGIVING FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

    Thursday, November 28

    Volunteer your time to make this a very special day for local naval base recruits and members of our community.  More information and volunteer registration