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Testing? Testing?

Submitted by BridgetB on January 27, 2020 - 10:08am
Date: 
February 4, 2020 - 8:00am to February 5, 2020 - 6:00pm

EMADo not necessarily be alarmed if you hear alarms in and around the City of Urbana this week!

Urbana, Champaign, Savoy, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign outdoor warning sirens are upgraded and will be tested between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, February 4 and 5, 2020.

Restaurant Week

Submitted by BridgetB on January 24, 2020 - 11:15am
Date: 
January 24, 2020 - 12:01am to February 1, 2020 - 11:59pm

Restaurant Week UrbanaThe Champaign County Area Restaurant Week is back for it's fourth year in 2020!

This nine-day celebration of local food will leave you craving more when you discover our award-winning food scene. Visit Champaign County has more information. Click here to find out even more.

Whether you crave authentic Italian dishes, Asian-inspired cuisine, or classic American dishes, Restaurant Week will satisfy all your hunger pangs.

Scroll down to check out those restaurants planning to participate so far.

Lunch Menus: $9
Dinner Menus: $19 / $29 / $39
Reservations at individual restaurants are highly encouraged where applicable.

Here's how it works:

Annual Effort to Count People Experiencing Homelessness Underway in Champaign County

Submitted by BridgetB on January 21, 2020 - 3:30pm
Date: 
January 30, 2020 - 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Effort to count homelessVolunteers recruited by the Champaign County Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless will conduct the 2020 Point-in-Time count on Thursday, January 30

An annual count mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide a snapshot of homelessness in Champaign County and throughout the country. Organized locally by the Champaign County Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless (CSPH), the Point-in-Time survey helps homeless service providers track progress towards ending homelessness in our community.

Consolidated Social Service Fund Grant & Workshops

Submitted by BridgetB on January 17, 2020 - 2:44pm

CSSF Grants

Non-profit organizations are invited to apply for the Consolidated Social Service Fund (CSSF) grant. Funds must be used to serve Urbana residents through direct services and/or program operating costs. Completed applications are due Friday, February 28, 2020.

To apply, agencies need to attend one of the following application workshops:

  • Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Urbana City Council Chambers 400 South Vine Street, Urbana
  • Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Urbana City Council Chambers 400 South Vine Street, Urbana

Please direct any questions to Alyssa Jaje, acjaje@urbanaillinois.us or 217-384-2306.

Let's Learn About Mentoring!

Submitted by BridgetB on January 17, 2020 - 2:35pm

CU 1 to 1New Mentors Needed

The C-U 1 to 1 Mentoring Program needs YOU! Do you get frustrated by the "way things are" in our world today? You can help make an impact by mentoring. Show our children that they are valued, and that they can truly make a difference! YES, YOU CAN DO THIS!!

C-U 1 to 1 is a school-based mentoring program. Mentoring takes place during the school day, on school grounds. Mentoring has been shown to help students feel cared about, make better choices, improve academic performance, and make goals for the future.

Many students in grades 3-7 in Urbana and Champaign Schools are currently looking for a mentor. The application process to become a mentor is simple: written application, interview, background check and one two-hour training. Applications will be available on January 23rd.