Season of Giving

Holiday Meal Drive

Date: November 18-19, 2024 (shopping for turkeys and trimmings); November 20, 2024 (packing); November 21, 2024 (meal distribution) Time: TBD Location: Various (Grocery stores and UPD) Description: The Urbana Police Department is partnering with local food stores to provide Thanksgiving meals, including turkeys and trimmings, to 40-50 families. UPD will handle the shopping, packing, and distribution. Point of Contact: Lashaunda Cunningham and Zachery Mikalik

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Strides Homeless Shelter T-Shirts & Socks Collection Drive

Date: November 1-30, 2024 Time: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Donation drop-off hours) Location: Urbana Police Department, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL Description: Collection drive for new t-shirts and socks in various sizes to support Strides, a shelter assisting individuals experiencing housing insecurity. Point of Contact: Lashaunda Cunningham and Zachery Mikalik

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Cunningham Children’s Home Christmas Wish List Drive

Date: October 14 – December 12, 2024 Time: TBD Location: Urbana Police Department, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL Description: A collection drive to fulfill wish list items for Cunningham Children’s Home. Items will be delivered on December 13, 2024. Point of Contact: Lashaunda Cunningham

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Pizza with Police

Date: November 11, 2024 Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Lincoln Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Description: A community engagement event hosted by the UIPD, offering the opportunity to meet officers and enjoy free pizza. Point of Contact: Dementro Powell (University of Illinois employee); Zachery Mikalik

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Giving Tuesday Competition (Protect and Feed)

Date: November 8-22, 2024 (Food/funds drive); December 3, 2024 (Packing event) Time: TBD Location: Various drop-off locations Description: A food and funds drive for the Eastern Illinois Food Bank, followed by a repacking competition on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Point of Contact: Dana Schaumburg (Eastern Illinois Foodbank employee); Zachery Mikalik

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Season of Giving Event

Date: Now through December 2, 2024 (collection); December 7, 2024 (giveaway event) Time: TBD Location: Multiple locations, including the Urbana Police Department Description: Collection of toys, clothing, and books for children ages 0-17. Items will be distributed at the Season of Giving event on December 7, 2024. Point of Contact: Dementro Powell (University of Illinois employee); Zachery Mikalik