Archive for the ‘community’ Category

Remarks regarding the Appointment of Champaign Chief of Police Anthony Cobb

Saturday, January 28th, 2012
Police Chief Anthony cobb

picture courtesy of Champaign Council member Will Kyles

The NAACP wants to congratulate the City of Champaign on their excellent choice and appointment of Anthony Cobb as our next Chief of Police.  We look forward to supporting and working with Chief Cobb as he embarks on his new endeavor, as well as, our continued work with City Staff and Council members.  Community policing has been a major concern of the NAACP.  Chief Cobb has exhibited strong leadership and experience in this area.  Chief Cobb brings to the position experience, leadership, energy, compassion, integrity, and a great sense of community.  The NAACP is proud to have been a part of this historic event and we see this as a positive first step in the right direction for improving community and police relationships in Champaign.

Reminder: January General body Meeting tonight

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Start the year off right by committing to your local NAACP chapter.  Join us this Thursday, January 5th, at 7:15pm at the Champaign Public Library for the first meeting of the year.   Hear about what the Champaign County Chapter of NAACP is doing and how you can get involved.

Date:  January 5th, 2012
Time:  7:15pm
Location:  Champaign Public Library Robeson Pavilion Room C

Stuff It Thanksgiving Giveaway

Friday, November 18th, 2011

Through November 20th, in partnership with the Champaign Mayor’s office, the Glory Center, Family Video, Meijer, PrimeSol, and Steve Harvey, the NAACP is aiming to put a dent in hunger in our community by collecting bags stuffed with the follow items:

  • Mac-N-Cheese
  • Cereal
  • Rice & beans
  • Canned Fruit
  • Canned Veggies
  • Spaghetti & Spaghetti Sauce
  • Peanut Butter
  • Soup
  • Jell-O
  • Snacks

1 in 4 children in Champaign County encounters hunger.  A new US Census report states that 1 in 3 children in the U.S. is living in poverty.  This is a small drop in the bucket, but definitely a starting place.  Your donations can be dropped off at any of the Champaign or Urbana Family Videos.

The actual giveaway is November 22nd at noon at 606 North Country Fair Drive.  If you are looking for more information or to volunteer, you may call 217-355-5008.

NAACP AUGUST GENERAL BODY MEETING REMINDER

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

NAACP AUGUST GENERAL BODY MEETING

Thursday, August 4, 2011
Champaign Public Library
Foundation Conference Room 222
Champaign, Illinois 61820
7:00pm

ACT-SO Garage Sale and Carwash

Thursday, July 14th, 2011
The ACT-SO team requests your support and participation in our Carwash and Garage Sale. This is another of our fundraisers to help our youth get to the national competition in Los Angeles, California. Tell a friend. Your support is greatly appreciated!.
Thank you,
The ACT-SO Team

Please view attached flyer.

ACT-SO  GARAGE SALE
THURSDAY, JULY 14-15, 2011

303 Scovill St., Urbana IL

7am – 1pm

ACT-SO CARWASH
FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2011

Advanced Auto Parts

110 N Vine St., Urbana IL
8am – 3pm

July General Body Meeting Reminder

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

*Please note the new place and time.

NAACP JULY GENERAL BODY MEETING

Thursday, July 7, 2011
Champaign Public Library
Library Friends Conference Room (215)
Champaign, Illinois 61820
7:00pm

We hope to see you there!

ACT-SO Musical and Garage Sale

Friday, June 17th, 2011

The ACT-SO team requests your support and participation in our Annual Musical,(Singspiration). This is another of our fundraisers to help our youth get to the national competition in Los Angeles, California.

ACT-SO  GARAGE SALE
THURSDAY, JUNE 23- 24, 2011
8 – 12 noon

ACT-SO MUSICAL
FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2011
7PM

Both events held at:
Liberty Temple
1218 Holiday Drive
Champaign

July General Body Meeting

Sunday, June 12th, 2011

*Please note the new place and time.

NAACP JULY GENERAL BODY MEETING

Thursday, July 7, 2011
Champaign Public Library
Library Friends Conference Room (215)
Champaign, Illinois 61820
7:00pm

We hope to see you there!

MAY GENERAL BODY MEETING CANCELLED

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

The May 5th NAACP General Body Meeting has been Cancelled.

Candidate forum for the Mayoral race and Champaign School Board

Monday, March 14th, 2011

The NAACP & League of Women Voters are
hosting a candidate forum for the Mayoral race and Champaign School
Board. The information is as follows:

March 24, 2011 @ 7p.m.
Champaign City Council Chambers
102 N. Neil St.
Champaign, IL

List of Candidates for:
City of Champaign Mayor

Gerald J. Scheweighart – Confirmed
Don Gerard – Confirmed

Champaign School Dist 4
Gregory Novak – Confirmed
Susan Grey – Confirmed
Kristine Chalifoux – Confirmed
Jamar Brown – Confirmed
Lynn Stuckey – Confirmed