Equity & Engagement Staff Participate in Welcoming Week 2025
Equity & Engagement staff proudly represented our department at several events during this year’s Welcoming Week, a national initiative celebrating inclusive communities that fully embrace immigrants and recognize their valuable contributions. This year’s celebration took place from September 12 to 21, 2025, and featured more than 20 events, including cultural performances, educational workshops, community dialogues, […]
Welcoming Plan: Cities of Practices
Equity and Engagement Community Relations Manager Janel Gomez facilitated the recent bi-monthly meeting of the Champaign County Welcoming Plan (CCWP). The meeting was also attended by Thomas Yu, City Attorney, and Lieutenant Brian Maloney, representing local law enforcement. Welcoming Plan partners convene regularly to advance the goals of the CCWP and to foster meaningful dialogue […]