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Campus Advocate

Campus Advocate Program

Due to ongoing construction, the Shimer Square campus is currently closed until further notice to ensure the safety of all. 

Looking ahead, Economic Growth Corporation is actively seeking a Campus Advocate who will collaborate with citizen volunteers to maintain the cleanliness of Shimer Square's campus. Join us in preserving this community space and fostering a sense of pride in our shared environment.

Anyone can become a Campus Advocate, so don't hesitate to get involved and make a difference!

As we look ahead, we are seeking a local individuals to lead our Campus Advocate program, which involves:
  • ​Participants agree to assist in removing litter and any debris obstructing sidewalks, such as twigs.
  • Sharing the sign-up sheet with Economic Growth Corporation for access to the campus.
  • The Campus Advocate will be self-managed and responsible for reporting any updates or changes to Economic Growth Corporation.

    Interested? Submit information below.

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Equal Opportunity Provider. 
Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based development organization and the developer behind Shimer Square. At GROWTH, we are deeply committed to honoring the legacy of Shimer Square with the respect it deserves. This project represents years of dedicated planning, countless hours of work, and the passion of a mission-driven team determined to bring new life to this historic campus. ​This transformative development will:
  • Create and support 260 jobs
  • Deliver 51 new housing units, marking the first multifamily new construction in Carroll County in over two decades
  • Create new jobs
  • Expand access to vital childcare services
  • Introduce a new Resource Center
  • Every step pays tribute to the past while building a stronger, more vibrant future for Shimer Square

​Until further notice, the Shimer Square campus  at 203 Seminary Street, Mount Carroll, IL is closed to the general public due to active construction.
Fair Housing/ Equal Opportunity Statements:
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. Policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.


Declaraciones sobre Vivienda Justa/Oportunidad Igualitaria:
Estamos comprometidos con la letra y el espíritu de la política de EE. UU. para lograr la igualdad de oportunidades de vivienda en toda la nación. Fomentamos y apoyamos un programa de publicidad y marketing afirmativo en el que no haya barreras para obtener vivienda debido a raza, color, religión, sexo, discapacidad, estado familiar u origen nacional.
Information throughout this website is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. ​
  • HOME
    • About Shimer Square
    • Ribbon Cutting Celebration
    • About the Developer
    • Redevelopment Sites
    • Press Releases & Updates
    • Frances Shimer Arboretum
    • HISTORY
    • EVENTS
    • Campus Advocate Program
    • Community Resources >
      • City of Mount Carroll
      • Northwestern Illinois
      • West Carroll CUSD 314
    • Support
    • CONTACT
  • Apartments
  • Childcare Center
    • Now Hiring!
    • Enrollment Interest Form
  • Progress Photos
  • Video Series
  • Resource Center