Shine the Block: Oakwood Strong
On August 16, 2025, the community showed up strong for the folks at Oakwood Trace. First Followers lead the way in landscape and building clean up as well as the resource fair that followed with lots of treats to beat the heat advisory. Council Members Shauna Clayborn and Davion Williams, as well as Central High […]
CPD Encourages Scam Safety at Resource Fair
On Thursday, April 10, Champaign Police joined McKinley Health Center for their Special Populations Health Fair on the University of Illinois campus. Assistant to the Police Chief Joe Lamberson shared resources about scam safety with event attendees, encouraging them to keep their money by paying it safe online and monitoring their accounts for suspicious activity. […]
Neighborhood Services and Champaign Police Attend HACC Job and Resource Fair
The Housing Authority of Champaign County recently held a Job and Resource Fair, an event designed to support SHIFT program participants and others seeking career opportunities and access to valuable community resources. The fair served as a platform for connecting local job seekers with employment prospects and offering information on various community services. Neighborhood Programs […]
2024 Pride Fest and Parade!
Uniting Pride of Champaign County (UP Center) is hosting their 14th annual Pride Fest and Parade this September 13-22. The City is proud to be a sponsor and promote the fantastic schedule of events. On Wednesday, Sept 4, April Faulkner, Community Relations Specialist in the Equity & Engagement Department sat down with Nicole Frydman, Director of the […]
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 […]
Save the Date! Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference
Save the Date: Friday, May 17, 2024 Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Venue: I-Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign The Neighborhood Services and Equity & Engagement Departments are thrilled to present the 2024 Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference (CNNC)! This dynamic one-day event is designed to empower and connect our vibrant neighborhoods. Here’s what you need […]
Resource Fair
On October 26, 2023, The Equity and Engagement Department and Neighborhood Services Department collaborated on a resource fair for Champaign residence. This fair took place from 4:00pm-6:00pm, in the parking lot of the commercial area shared with Blueprint Partner, Y on the Fly. There were more than 3 dozen people in attendance, even in midst […]
Ashland Park HOA Hosts Neighborhood Resource Fair
On Saturday, September 30,2023, the Ashland Park HOA hosted a neighborhood resource fair. Hundreds of neighbors gathered in Toalson Park to learn more about local programs and services, and to enjoy music, games and food. Staff from Neighborhood Services, Police, and Fire were in attendance, serving food, playing games with the kids, and making cotton […]
Neighborhood Services Hosts Game Night
On August 3, 2023, Neighborhood Services hosted a game night at Providence at Thornberry. Typically held in neighborhood parks, this game night was held at the Providence club house. Families enjoyed games, music and a bounce house. Staff also invited the Providence neighbors back to the clubhouse for an education and resource fair planned for […]
Resource Fair for Displaced Residents
On Friday and Saturday, January 20-21, the community came together to support residents of Champaign Park Apartments who had recently been displaced. The Equity and Engagement Department, in collaboration with the Neighborhood Services Department and other community organizations, hosted a resource fair at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department and Y on the Fly. Nine community […]