UMMA Center - The Urban Muslim Minority Alliance

UMMA Center - The Urban Muslim Minority Alliance UMMA Center is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization serving all low-income, underserved residents. Get Involved with UMMA Center!!

UMMA Center is powered by its volunteers. There are several ways in which you can get involved and help us meet our goals and carry on the organization's mission:

Donate: www.ummacenters.org

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AND CLICK ON THE 'GET INVOLVED' TAB TO LEARN MORE!

Come join one of UMMAs long time supporters, The Islamic Foundation North, as they open their doors and show anyone and ...
09/03/2026

Come join one of UMMAs long time supporters, The Islamic Foundation North, as they open their doors and show anyone and everyone what it means to be a community.

Our doors Are Open: join us for an afternoon of discovery at Islamic Foundation North. Whether you’re visiting a mosque for the first time, curious about Islam, or simply looking to connect with your neighbors, we warmly invite you to explore our beautiful mosque, meet our welcoming community, enjoy meaningful conversations, and experience genuine hospitality.

Sunday, September 6th, 2026 at 4:00pm to 4:00pm
Islamic Foundation North
1751 S. O’Plaine Road
Libertyville, Illinois 60048

The Harvest Market will be closed on Monday September 7th in observance of Labor Day and will be reopened on September 8...
09/03/2026

The Harvest Market will be closed on Monday September 7th in observance of Labor Day and will be reopened on September 8th on the regular schedule of 2pm to 6pm.

El Mercado de la Cosecha estará cerrado el lunes 7 de septiembre en conmemoración del Día del Trabajo y reabrirá el 8 de septiembre con el horario habitual de 2pm a 6pm.

At UMMA we want to empower our community with the resources and opportunities to be self-sufficient. We are proud to ann...
09/02/2026

At UMMA we want to empower our community with the resources and opportunities to be self-sufficient. We are proud to announce our Making Money Moves Workshop series with different focuses each session to help our community through financial literacy and education.

For the first workshop we are partnering with Advia Credit Union of Gurnee. The workshop will be held on September 30th 2026 from 5-6pm and will focus on learning about credit and its impacts and first time home buyer programs. Register and attend for a chance to win a variety of gift cards. Must be present at time of drawing to win. Click the link below to register and come join the community.
https://forms.gle/k7SaYbqpiL8sYLVs7

Find your local Advia branch and the services they offer.
https://www.adviacu.org/about/branches-atms/illinois

Summer isn't over yet, with another hot day it is important to stay safe and cool today. If there is someone vulnerable ...
09/02/2026

Summer isn't over yet, with another hot day it is important to stay safe and cool today. If there is someone vulnerable in your community please check in on them and share the resources below. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Currently available cooling centers across Waukegan:
• Waukegan Public Library – 128 N. County St. – (847)-623-2041
• Patricia A. Jones Center – 414 S. Lewis Ave. – (847)-244-9242
• Illinois Department of Human Services – 2000 N. Lewis Ave. – (847)-336-5212

Please call the facility before arriving to confirm hours of operation and availability.

Check for the latest forecast at:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=42.3596&lon=-87.8339

With storms rolling through to day and high heat tomorrow and possibly into the rest of the week, it is important to kno...
09/01/2026

With storms rolling through to day and high heat tomorrow and possibly into the rest of the week, it is important to know how to stay safe in the summer weather and heat. You need to make sure to Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

If you or someone you know is in need please follow the below cooling centers to stay safe.

Currently available cooling centers across Waukegan:
• Waukegan Public Library – 128 N. County St. – (847)-623-2041
• Patricia A. Jones Center – 414 S. Lewis Ave. – (847)-244-9242
• Illinois Department of Human Services – 2000 N. Lewis Ave. – (847)-336-5212

Please call the facility before arriving to confirm hours of operation and availability.

Check for the latest forecast at:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=42.3596&lon=-87.8339

We need your help! The UMMA Center is getting ready for a new set of FREE classes. As an effort to offer the best select...
09/01/2026

We need your help! The UMMA Center is getting ready for a new set of FREE classes. As an effort to offer the best selection of courses, we are reaching out with a survey about potential classes and workshops that UMMA will be offing in the near future.

https://forms.gle/WkRFBiY6QmmcSN6w9

Getting help shouldn’t just be about surviving but thriving and everyone’s current needs are different. At the UMMA Harv...
08/31/2026

Getting help shouldn’t just be about surviving but thriving and everyone’s current needs are different. At the UMMA Harvest Market we try to make sure that all of a families needs are met and that can be anything from fresh produce and meat to home goods and everyday essentials.

25 free items per household per week, no questions asked. Click the link below for hours and more details.
https://www.ummacenters.org/harvestmarket

If your in a position to help your community please click the link below and know that every bit of help goes to helping people in need.
https://www.ummacenters.org/donate

There is no shortage of people who are in need right now and if you need help, please know that you are not alone and th...
08/30/2026

There is no shortage of people who are in need right now and if you need help, please know that you are not alone and that there are resources for you out there. At the UMMA Harvest Market we are here to help you no matter your situation, no questions asked. Click the link below for hours and find out more information.

25 free items per household per week. Click the link below for hours and more details.
https://www.ummacenters.org/harvestmarket

If your in a position to help your community please click the link below and know that every bit of help goes to helping people in need.
https://www.ummacenters.org/donate

With schools back in session all across lake county, it’s time to think about your own education future. At UMMA Center ...
08/29/2026

With schools back in session all across lake county, it’s time to think about your own education future. At UMMA Center we have openings in the High School Diploma program, Introduction to Spanish, Spanish 2, English as a Second Language, new Financial Literacy workshops, and Computer Basics courses. Click the link below to register online or come into the center and meet with the Programming Director to see what kinds of classes are right for you.

Click the link below to see our offerings and register. See you in class!
https://www.ummacenters.org/education

Harvest Market doesn't work alone. Our partnerships with regional food bank networks and local grocery stores, help us s...
08/28/2026

Harvest Market doesn't work alone. Our partnerships with regional food bank networks and local grocery stores, help us stretch every dollar into more meals for more families.

25 free items per household per week, no questions asked. Click the link below for hours and more details.
https://www.ummacenters.org/harvestmarket

If your in a position to help your community please click the link below and know that every bit of help goes to helping people in need.
https://www.ummacenters.org/donate

Address

221 Washington Street
Waukegan, IL
60085

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30pm - 3pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+18473366136

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