Community Coalition April Meeting Wrap-up
On April 10th, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held their monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn. The meeting featured two youth panels discussing the current, as well as desired opportunities for programming. Tracy Parsons asked the participants a series of questions aimed at displaying the things they loved about their current programs. The highlight […]
Champaign County Community Coalition Focuses on Youth Perspectives
The Champaign County Community Coalition is focusing on local youth in this month’s meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The meeting starts at 3:30 p.m. and will be held at the Holiday Inn Conference Center (101 Trade Center Dr., Champaign). Youth representatives from Youth for Christ – Midnight Basketball, DREAAM, Urbana Park District, Don Moyer […]
Community Coalition February 2023 Meeting
Wednesday, February 8th, the Champaign County Community Coalition met for their monthly all goals meeting. The City of Champaign reported on their work with the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint. In addition, speakers from Youth Employment Services presented about opportunities for community youth. Community partners will be hosting workshops focusing on mental health in the […]
Community Coalition Monthly Meeting
On November 9th, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting that was focused on workforce development within the community. The University of Illinois Human Resources Office came to promote their open positions and highlight their summer internship program. Parkland College presented about their Support for Workforce Training (SWFT) program. This program aids community […]
Community Coalition Hosts Monthly Meeting
On Wednesday October 12, the Champaign Community Coalition held its monthly meeting and heard updates from community partners including the African American Heritage Trail, the League of Women Voters, and Victory Fest. Additional presenters included Unit 4 schools who spoke about importance of students attending school every day. Law enforcement leadership from Champaign, Urbana, the […]
Champaign County Community Coalition Supports Rantoul Works Youth Summer Program
On August 9, 2022, Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons (Equity and Engagement Dept.) visited with youth participating in “Rantoul Works”, a Champaign County Community Coalition Youth Summer Initiative Program. Nearly 40 youth completed this program, working to clean up neighborhoods in Rantoul for three hours daily in July and August. This was an opportunity for […]
City staff participated in Community Coalition Walk As One Event
On May 12, City staff from the City Manager’s Office, the Equity and Engagement Dept., Police Dept., and the Neighborhood Services Dept. participated in a Champaign Community Coalition Walk As One event in partnership with United Way’s Read, Talk, Play Everyday Initiative. This initiative stresses the importance of playing and reading with children at a […]
Champaign Coalition Committee Hosts Community Conversation
On April 28, the Champaign County Community Coalition Race Relations Committee hosted a Community Conversation on Race and Race Relations, featuring facilitated group discussions based on the podcast, “Silence is Not An Option.” Attendees discussed the importance of having these conversations with diverse audiences to learn about others’ experiences and perspectives.
Champaign Coalition Hosted Year-End Meeting
On December 8, the Champaign County Community Coalition hosted its monthly meeting in person at the Holiday Inn, Champaign. Law enforcement leadership from Champaign, Urbana, the Sheriff’s Dept., and U of I and Parkland Police Depts. shared updates regarding community violence as well as community engagement initiatives such as “Shop With a Cop.” CU Public […]
City Staff Presents to Local High School Students
On October 13, 2021, Community Relations Specialist Mary Catherine Roberson met virtually with Central and Centennial High School juniors and seniors and shared information about the work of the Champaign County Community Coalition. The students are members of an Intro to Teaching class who are working to understand the challenges, programs, and resources in the […]