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 […]
Neighborhood Engagement Winding Down
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the Ashland Park HOA hosted their Neighborhood Resource Fair & Street Party. Staff from Neighborhood Services, Police, and Fire supported the event. Neighbors reported that the event was great fun, and they were glad to have the opportunity to connect with all the resource vendors who participated. On Thursday, August […]
Neighborhood Services Department – Neighborhood Engagement Continues
On Friday, August 9, 2024, Neighborhood Services supported the End of Summer Celebration hosted by Y on the Fly. Families enjoyed games, a bounce house, and food. The Neighborhood Ambassadors assisted with set up and tear down, as well as distributing food during the event. Attendees received school supplies as kids prepare to return to […]
Neighborhood Services Department – Neighborhood Engagement
On Friday, August 2, 2024, the Devonshire HOA hosted their first ever block party. 150 neighbors enjoyed food trucks, games, and great conversations. The Neighborhood Ambassadors supported the event, transporting items that the neighborhood group borrowed from our engagement trailer. On August 6, 2024, two registered neighborhood groups hosted National Night Out (NNO) events to […]
CommUnity Matters Quarterly Meeting and Program Updates
The CommUnity Matters program is excited to kick off its 16th year of providing youth services! On July 23, Community Development Specialist, Shelby Mammano, hosted the partner agencies for a quarterly meeting. Here are updates on what our program partners are accomplishing with funding from the City’s Community Development Block Grant. Champaign Park District is […]
CNNC Live! Neighborhood Engagement Events for July
On alternating Thursdays throughout the summer, the Neighborhood Services Department hosts CNNC Live! events. During the month of July, we focused our engagement efforts on two key neighborhoods in north Champaign. The Carver Park CNNC Live! event was held on July 11. City departments including CMO, Public Works, Planning, Police, Fire, and Equity and Engagement […]
CNNC Live! Engagement Campaign Underway
On Thursday, June 6, 2024, the Neighborhood Services Department hosted the first in a series of eight CNNC Live! events at the Providence at Thornberry apartment community, as part of their Champaign NEIGHBORhood NetWORKS Campaign. These events are targeted in neighborhoods throughout the city impacted by violence, or other challenges to neighborhood stability. The events […]