Lunch & LifeSkills:

May 16, 2025
2 min read

Starting May 17, 2025, Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization (NIRCO) is launching a transformative new offering through its Justice Impacted Families Program—a Saturday enrichment series called Lunch & Lifeskills. Held every other Saturday through July 26, this program isn’t just about eating—it’s about elevating.

Over a shared meal, this lunchtime series will help individuals grow personally and practically by equipping them with vital life skills that foster independence, resilience, and long-term success. Whether you're newly navigating life after incarceration, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for tools to help you thrive—this space was created for you.

What to Expect

This isn’t your average workshop. Lunch & Lifeskills is:

Welcoming to all walks of life
Rooted in community and shared experiences
Practical and solution-focused
Strength-based—building on what you already bring to the table
Free of judgment (and full of encouragement)

Each session offers a chance to unpack real-life challenges and apply practical tools to overcome them. From budgeting and communication to navigating transitions and setting boundaries—these are lifeskills with real-life impact.

Event Details

When: Every Other Saturday May 17, 2025 – July 26, 202512:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: NIRCO HUB202 S. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL 60085

Why You Should Come

Because you're not alone. Because it’s time to invest in yourself. Because healing, growth, and success are all possible—and even better when you have a community that sees you.

Bring your hunger (both literal and metaphorical), and leave with something real: new skills, new connections, and a renewed sense of purpose.