Eisner Park CommYOUnity Block Party
On August 18, 2022, the Neighborhood Services Department closed their CommYOUnity – It Takes You To Make It Work! Campaign with a neighborhood block party at Eisner Park. More than 100 neighbors enjoyed an evening of food, games, and music. Resource and information vendors included representatives from the Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, the Champaign […]
Neighborhood Services Hosts CommYOUnity Block Party at Turnberry Ridge Park
On August 11, 2022, the Neighborhood Services Department hosted a neighborhood based CommYOUnity block party at Turnberry Ridge Park. Employees from the Equity and Engagement Department also assisted with the event. There were backpacks with supplies given to 125 kids. More than 150 neighbors enjoyed an evening of food and games, as well music provided […]
Public Invited to Attend the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
Keynote Speaker and Award Recipients Announced The MLK Countywide Committee and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee are pleased to announce the 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration will be held on January 16, 2022, at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts (500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana). Doors […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Ms. Cravens from Courage Connection stopped by the City Building to decorate the display case in the atrium. The display case highlights their Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please stop by the atrium to check out the display. The Domestic Violence Hotline is (217) 384-4390
Champaign Coalition Sponsors Domestic Violence Summit
Courage Connection hosted “The Courage to be Part of the Change Summit: Reducing Domestic Violence in CU” on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the CityView Events & Meeting Center (45 E. University Ave., Champaign). The event was sponsored by the Champaign County Community Coalition, and brought together local service providers, first responders, and community stakeholders […]
Educational Display for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month The City Building’s atrium display case is highlighting the services that Courage Connection offers year round during October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please stop by the atrium to check out the display. To decorate the display case, staff from Courage Connection stopped by the City Building to deliver t-shirts, […]
Homeless Point In Time Survey
On Thursday, January 28 from 5-8 pm, the Champaign Police Department again served as the headquarters for the federally-required homeless “Point In Time” survey that is conducted annually by the Champaign County Continuum of Care. The volunteers are first trained and then go to various locations in Champaign-Urbana-Savoy to survey persons experiencing homelessness. This year’s […]
“Point In Time” Homeless Survey Training
“Point In Time” Homeless Survey Training Each year, the City of Champaign helps host the “Point In Time” Homeless Survey Training, with the Champaign Police Department serving as survey headquarters during the evening homeless count. On behalf of the local Continuum of Care, Courage Connection identified a team of new leaders that will coordinate the […]
The Center for Women in Transition Has a New Name
Effective June 1, 2014, The Center for Women in Transition and a Woman’s Place Domestic Violence Program will be known as Courage Connection. This change will unite the shelter, housing services, programs, and outreach under one name. Currently, Courage Connection is the only agency that offers a full spectrum of services for victims of domestic […]