Cunningham Township reports rising service demand; staff outlines shelters, rental assistance and new help desk Township staff presented an annual report showing increased revenue and service spending in fiscal year 2025, detailed a winter emergency shelter with roughly 100‑cot capacity, reported expanded rental and general assistance, and introduced a help desk at the Urbana Free Library to manage high call volume.

Cunningham Township's annual report reveals a surge in community support with over $4 million in revenue and transformative initiatives to tackle homelessness and basic needs.

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Urbana certifies Habitat for Humanity as CHDO and approves $227,500 in HOME support The Urbana Committee of the Whole unanimously approved certifying Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County as a HUD CHDO for program year 2026 and authorized $197,500 in project development funds plus $30,000 in operating support for five affordable-home projects.

Urbana has just taken a monumental step towards affordable housing by certifying Habitat for Humanity as a Community Housing Development Organization and approving $227,500 in funding for five new home projects!

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Urbana commission certifies Habitat for Humanity as CHDO, authorizes $197,500 in HOME funds for five homes The Urbana Community Development Commission voted to certify Habitat for Humanity as a Community Housing Development Organization and to forward a HOME consortium funding agreement to City Council that would provide $197,500 for development of five affordable homeownership units and $30,000 in operating support.

Urbana is taking a significant step towards affordable housing by certifying Habitat for Humanity as a Community Housing Development Organization and approving over $197,000 in funding for five new homes!

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Housing Authority approves 2026 MTW plan, boosts emergency housing and park funding The Housing Authority of Champaign County approved Resolution 2025-4 adopting its 2026 MTW annual plan, increasing project‑based vouchers at Bristol Place Senior, raising emergency housing support to $1.5 million, adding a youth transitional housing program and proposing $1.5 million for Champaign Park District park improvements.

The Housing Authority of Champaign County is making big strides in 2026 with a plan that boosts emergency housing funding and expands support services for youth in need.

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