Neighborhood Ambassadors Support BPM² Neighborhood Block Party
On September 10, 2022, the BPM2 neighborhood group hosted a neighborhood-based block party for their residents, supported by the Neighborhood Ambassador team. More than 50 neighbors enjoyed an evening of food, games, a bounce house, and music. C-U Trauma Resilience Initiative attended the event as a resource vendor and made meaningful connections with the residents […]
City Staff Respond to Recent Incidents of Community Gun Violence
On September 7, 2022, staff from the Community Safety and Justice Division (Equity and Engagement) hosted a community meeting at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in response to a series of recent shootings near the Garden Hills neighborhood. Residents were informed of Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint resources to help address issues and find solutions […]
CommYOUnity Block Party at MLK Subdivision
On September 1, 2022, the Neighborhood Services Department supported the MLK Subdivision with a neighborhood-based block party in connection with the “CommYOUnity: It Takes You To Make It Work” campaign. More than 40 neighbors enjoyed an evening of food, games, and music. Resource and information vendors included representatives from the Police, Fire, Equity and Engagement […]
Eisner Park CommYOUnity Block Party
On August 18, 2022, the Neighborhood Services Department closed their CommYOUnity – It Takes You To Make It Work! Campaign with a neighborhood block party at Eisner Park. More than 100 neighbors enjoyed an evening of food, games, and music. Resource and information vendors included representatives from the Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, the Champaign […]
CU Days Was a Blast!
On August 13, 2022, staff from the City’s Equity and Engagement Department staffed a booth at Champaign-Urbana Days, located at Douglas Park. Community members gathered to enjoy music, activities, and food provided by local vendors. Staff were able to speak to community members about resources that the City has to offer. The booth hosted a […]
Neighborhood Services Hosts CommYOUnity Block Party at Turnberry Ridge Park
On August 11, 2022, the Neighborhood Services Department hosted a neighborhood based CommYOUnity block party at Turnberry Ridge Park. Employees from the Equity and Engagement Department also assisted with the event. There were backpacks with supplies given to 125 kids. More than 150 neighbors enjoyed an evening of food and games, as well music provided […]
Neighborhood Youth Provide Input on Future Park Space for Garden Hills
Staff from Planning and Development, Neighborhood Services, and the Public Works Departments recently visited Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in the Garden Hills Neighborhood to work with the Youth Group. As a continuation from last week’s design session held at Hedge POP! Park, City staff engaged the youth with a “Build Your Own Park” activity, […]
CommYOUnity Block Party at Champaign Park Apartments
On August 4, 2022, the Neighborhood Services Department hosted a neighborhood-based CommYOUnity block party at the Champaign Park Apartments. Employees from the Equity and Engagement Department also assisted with the event. More than 100 neighbors enjoyed an evening of food, fun, and games, as well as music provided by DJ Silkee. Resource and information vendors […]
CommYOUnity: It Takes You To Make It Work! Block Party
On July 28, 2022, the Neighborhood Services Department hosted a neighborhood based CommYOUnity block party at Town Center Apartments. More than 100 neighbors enjoyed an evening of food and games, as well music provided by DJ Silkee. Resource and information vendors included representatives from the Community Violence Response Team, the Trauma and Resilience Initiative, and […]
City Hosts Community Violence Response Meeting with Eisner Park Residents
On July 9, 2022, community members and City staff came together for a Community Violence Response Meeting at the Hays Recreation Center. CU Trauma and Resilience Initiative provided mental support, resources, and attendees received information about the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint and the Neighborhood Ambassadors Program.