Community Coalition Holds Monthly Meeting
On May 14, 2025, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting, where law enforcement officials shared updates regarding recent crime activity and upcoming community engagement events. Also presenting at the meeting, Regina Crider (Senior Policy Analyst for Community and Parent Leadership) delivered key insights into the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, emphasizing the […]
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 […]
March Community Coalition Meeting
On March 13 , 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held their monthly meeting at the Wyndham Garden Conference Center (1001 W Killarney St., Urbana, IL 61801). The meeting featured updates from local law enforcement regarding recent crime activities and engagement efforts. City of Champaign Neighborhood Services Department was able to promote their upcoming Champaign […]
Community Coalition February Meeting
On February 14, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at Holiday Inn Conference Center (101 Trade Center Dr., Champaign, IL 61820). This month’s meeting included updates from local law enforcement regarding crime statistics, upcoming engagement efforts, and partnership opportunities. Operation Hope, a college and career readiness program through Unit 4 held […]
January Community Coalition Meeting
On January 10, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center (101 Trade Center Dr., Champaign, IL 61820). This months meeting highlighted Illinois Soul, a new media platform set to air starting February 1, 2024. This new audience service Illinois bridges the gap in the media landscape […]
Day of Forgiveness
On December 13, 2023 community members were invited to participate in the first ever ‘Day of Forgiveness’ in Champaign County. This Day of Forgiveness began the night before when families impacted by gun violence were able to have a meal with Dr. Tony Davis, a gun violence survivor himself, to discuss grief and the journey of forgiveness. The following […]
Champaign County Community Coalition: A Year in Review
On December 13, 2023 the Champaign County Community Coalition hosted their “Year in Review” meeting with a special guest Dr. Tony Davis. This end of year event was a celebration with music and holiday treats. Community members heard from the various local police departments on accomplishments achieved during 2023 including increased staff hiring, reduced gun […]
Champaign County Community Coalition
On November 8, 2023, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting. First Followers shared information regarding their upcoming Families of Resilience event. Attendees also received updates from local Police Chief’s about recent crime activities and crime statistics throughout the year. Juan Huerta, the Deputy Director of Public Engagement for the Secretary of State, […]
Champaign County Community Coalition
On October 11, 2023 the Equity and Engagement department hosted the monthly Champaign County Community Coalition meeting at the Holiday Inn hotel from 3:30pm-5pm. Information regarding the importance of gun safety was shared by Moms Demand Action. The importance of school attendance was also discussed by staff from Unit 4. The Community and Residential Services […]
Champaign County Community Coalition Meeting
On July 12, the Equity and Engagement Department hosted their monthly Community Coalition meeting. The Race Relations Committee reviewed their 2023-2023 activities including their collaboration with the Grand Prairie Museum and the African American Heritage Trail to educate residents about the rich cultural history of people whose stories have been largely ignored and unrecognized. They […]