Social Justice Advocacy Skill Building Workshops
On March 3-4, 2023, the Community Coalition’s Race Relations Subcommittee, in partnership with the NAACP, hosted Dr. Joe Manarik to facilitate three Social Justice Advocacy Skill Building Workshops. The workshops invited participants to learn about social identity-based privilege as a process which can affect individual interactions and outcomes. Participants had an opportunity to identify contemporary […]
Community Coalition Kicks Off 2023
On January 11, the Champaign County Community Coalition hosted its first meeting of 2023. They were joined by a panel of youth leaders from DREAAM, Urbana Neighborhood Connection, and Unit 4 School District to discuss addressing the needs of youth within the community. The panel shared that some of the biggest needs that community youth […]
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 […]
Community Coalition Hosts Monthly Meeting
On Wednesday September 14th, the Champaign Community Coalition held its monthly meeting and heard from community organizations about initiatives to support our youth and families including Youth For Christ, Douglass Library, and the Youth Assessment Center. Additional presenters included the University YMCA New American Welcome Center who shared information about Welcoming Week 2022, and Uniting […]
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 […]
Champaign County Community Coalition Hosts Monthly Meeting in Urbana
On Wednesday, July 13th, the Champaign County Community Coalition met at the Radisson Hotel in Urbana to discuss new programs within the community as well as receive updates on existing programs. Attendees received law enforcement updates from Champaign, Urbana, the U of I, and the Sheriff’s Dept. Additional information was shared about Unit 4 Youth […]
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 […]
Facilitating Contentious Issues Workshop
On April 9, 2022, the Community Coalition Race Relations Committee hosted a facilitator training workshop – “Facilitating Contentious Issues.” The Committee encourages conversations regarding race and race relations and assists community members with skills to continue the discussion. Equity and Engagement Department staff participated in the training alongside twelve community members.
Champaign County Community Coalition Hosts Monthly Meeting
On April 13, 2022, the Champaign County Community Coalition hosted its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn in Champaign. Law enforcement leadership from the City of Champaign, U of I, and the Sheriff’s Office shared updates regarding community violence, as well as community engagement and employment opportunities. Presenters shared information regarding the Youth Employment Services […]
Community Coalition Returns to In-Person Meetings
On March 9, 2022, the Champaign County Community Coalition hosted its monthly meeting in person at the Champaign Holiday Inn. Law enforcement leadership from Champaign, Urbana, Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, University of Illinois, and Parkland Police Departments shared updates and events, including Coffee with a Cop. Retiring Urbana Police Chief Bryant Seraphin participated in a […]