Community Canvassing
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Equity and Engagement and Neighborhood Services Department conducted a canvasing surrounding the 2000 block of Cynthia Dr. The goal of canvassing is to foster connections with community members, particularly those who may have been affected by recent acts of violence. By establishing personal relationships, staff can gain a deeper […]
Neighborhood Canvassing Building Trust
On November 15,2024, staff from the Equity and Engagement and Neighborhood Services Departments conducted a neighborhood canvass in the area surrounding the 300 Block of Nelson Court. The neighborhood canvass was a proactive step to engage directly with those who may have been impacted by gun violence in the area. By distributing flyers and initiating […]
Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless Summit at the Library
On November 12, 2024, the Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless (CSPH) and the Community Coalition hosted the Summit on Homelessness at the Champaign Public Library. Local service providers, City and County staff, neighborhood group leaders, and individuals with lived experience of homelessness were among the 95 people in attendance. The summit included a […]
Upcoming Summit on Homelessness Seeks to Find Ways of Improving Care for Unhoused Individuals in Champaign County
The Champaign County Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless (CSPH) and the Community Coalition are convening the “Summit on Homelessness: A Community Conversation” on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The Summit will run from 9am to 3pm at the Champaign Public Library (200 W. Green Street, Robeson Room A&B) and features a keynote address at […]
Neighborhood Services and Champaign Police Attend HACC Job and Resource Fair
The Housing Authority of Champaign County recently held a Job and Resource Fair, an event designed to support SHIFT program participants and others seeking career opportunities and access to valuable community resources. The fair served as a platform for connecting local job seekers with employment prospects and offering information on various community services. Neighborhood Programs […]
Several Groups Host Halloween Events
Multiple neighborhood groups chose to host their own Halloween events leading up to the big day! On Friday, October 25, 2024, Countrybrook Cares hosted a trunk or treat event. On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Ashland Park HOA hosted a neighborhood trunk or treat event. On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Liberty on the Lake hosted […]
Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference
On October 26, 2024 the Champaign County Community Coalition’s Race Relations Subcommittee proudly hosted the 2nd Annual Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference at Parkland College, running from 8 AM to 4 PM. This impactful event focused on the unique challenges surrounding mental health in the Black community, offering support and resources for individuals and […]
Kenwood/Holiday Park Neighborhood Organizing Meeting
On October 9, 2024, Neighborhood Services held a neighborhood organizing meeting for residents of the Kenwood/Holiday Park neighborhood area. This was a follow-up to the August 28 informational meeting. Ten neighbors were in attendance to share concerns regarding speeding, school traffic, and general traffic controls. Staff from Police and Kenwood Elementary School were in attendance […]
Community Canvassing
On Friday, September 20, staff from the Equity & Engagement Department as well as the Neighborhood Services Department conducted a neighborhood canvass. Staff members handed out flyers and spoke with citizens who were impacted by gun violence in the neighborhood surrounding the 300 Block of East Bradley Avenue earlier in the week.
Neighborhood Services Department – Neighborhood Engagement
On Sunday, September 15, 2024, the Jordan Drive neighborhood watch hosted their annual ice cream social. Members of the 22 households that make up the group look forward to the event each year as a way to catch up with their neighbors. That same evening, the South Willis neighborhood group hosted their 41st annual block […]