C-U at Home

C-U at Home C-U at Home provides "Pathways to Progress" for individuals who are experiencing homelessness.
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C-U at Home provides pathways to progress for individuals who are experiencing homelessness through our mid-barrier shelter programs for single men and women. We also offer . . .
>> advanced shelter for individuals coming out of rehab, incarceration, or progressing through our shelter program
> the C-U at Work Program (in partnership with the City of Champaign Township)
> education, advocacy, and community engagement through our annual "One Winter Night" event

C-U at Home invites you to join us for breakfast and a time of prayer in honor of the National Day of Prayer.As a minist...
04/17/2026

C-U at Home invites you to join us for breakfast and a time of prayer in honor of the National Day of Prayer.

As a ministry serving individuals experiencing homelessness, we recognize our deep need for prayer. We would also be honored to pray for you and any needs you may be carrying.

This will be a meaningful time to come together as the Body of Christ—encouraging one another, lifting up our community, and seeking God together.

Program:
8:00–8:30 AM – Welcome & Breakfast
8:30–8:45 AM – C-U at Home Prayer Needs
8:45–9:00 AM – Prayer for Our Church & Community
9:00 AM – Closing Prayer & Blessing

PLEASE RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/rcqa7cFtWpxVpxj89

Welcome to Thankful Thursday!Today we are thankful for Dan and Miranda Church, owners of The Venue C-U in downtown Champ...
04/16/2026

Welcome to Thankful Thursday!

Today we are thankful for Dan and Miranda Church, owners of The Venue C-U in downtown Champaign. Dan and Miranda have graciously hosted One Winter Night at their beautiful venue for the past five years at no cost to C-U at Home. As a popular wedding location, giving up a Friday and sometimes Friday and Saturday was an extremely generous gift! Dan also served on the C-U at Home Board of Directors – always keeping the board grounded in their faith-based mission.

“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”
― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

C-U at Home: Ending Homelessness ONE PERSON AT A TIME!

One of my biggest barriers to getting sober was not having a safe place to work on myself. It felt impossible to get cle...
04/13/2026

One of my biggest barriers to getting sober was not having a safe place to work on myself. It felt impossible to get clean around the same people I always hung out with. C-U at Home gave me the stability I needed and the time to get counseling to work on some of the things that were holding me back. -Anonymous

Nothing builds community like sharing a meal. Thanks to CUH staff members, Susan and Tayler, for providing the food for...
04/11/2026

Nothing builds community like sharing a meal. Thanks to CUH staff members, Susan and Tayler, for providing the food for Friday breakfast. ❤️

A BIG THANK YOU to Roy and the crew at Draperies and Interiors in Savoy. They donated all the shades for the windows in...
04/10/2026

A BIG THANK YOU to Roy and the crew at Draperies and Interiors in Savoy. They donated all the shades for the windows in our new Mattis Avenue Building. The windows in the building are all different sizes and non-stock shapes. C-U at Home could not have afforded window coverings for the building so we would have had to buy what we could when we could afford it, leading to a variety of styles and materials.

This generous gift not only adds beauty to our building but provides safety and privacy for our residents and a significant savings in energy costs for years to come!

Words are inadequate to express our gratitude for this impactful gift.

C-U at Home: Ending homelessness ONE PERSON AT A TIME.

Today we celebrate a graduation!Angie graduated from C-U at Home’s Pathways to Progress program on Thursday! Angie curr...
04/10/2026

Today we celebrate a graduation!

Angie graduated from C-U at Home’s Pathways to Progress program on Thursday! Angie currently works for Campus Culinary Solutions and is living in a house with her two sons. She has been sober since September 15, 2025, and will be graduating from Drug Court on April 30.

Angie enjoys giving back to others and is starting by leading recovery meetings (NA/AA) and welcoming newcomers into the recovery community.

“What if I wish for impossible things?
Then you're doing it right. It always seems impossible when you first start.”
― T.J. Klune, In the Lives of Puppets

Keep wishing for impossible things, Angie!

Welcome to Thankful Thursday!Today we are grateful for our Neighbor Sponsors from One Winter Night. Each of these busin...
04/09/2026

Welcome to Thankful Thursday!

Today we are grateful for our Neighbor Sponsors from One Winter Night. Each of these businesses donated $1000 for our fundraiser which was amazing but what takes them to a true neighbor level is that many of them donate services and/or products throughout the year.

They are the best neighbors!

“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”
― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

C-U at Home: Ending Homelessness ONE PERSON AT A TIME!

When I found C-U at Home I was pretty much at rock bottom. I had burnt all my bridges with family and friends, and I did...
04/08/2026

When I found C-U at Home I was pretty much at rock bottom. I had burnt all my bridges with family and friends, and I didn’t have any support. C-U at Home gave me a roof over my head, the tools to get started, and the people to support me. -Anonymous

C-U at Home: Ending Homelessness ONE PERSON AT A TIME

Today we talk about Phase 4 of our Pathways to Progress program: Consistency. This phase works to solidify good habits ...
04/07/2026

Today we talk about Phase 4 of our Pathways to Progress program: Consistency. This phase works to solidify good habits that will help clients be successful as future independent and stable members of our community.

Phase 4 clients live in group homes in our community: Austin’s Place (women) and Springfield House (men). These homes are not staffed 24/7 although staff members do random checks to ensure program standards are maintained. Each client has a private bedroom. Both houses have a full kitchen where clients can develop their cooking skills in preparation for their own apartment. Today’s picture is the living area at Austin’s Place.

Goals for this phase include:
***Bi-monthly case management meetings
***Stable mental, emotional, and physical health
***Good financial health: consistent income, savings account balance of at least $1000, regular payment of program fees, and a working, sustainable budget
***A post-program plan containing short term and long-term goals

Recovery clients continue to maintain their sobriety, attend weekly support group meetings, and meet with their sponsor regularly. Drug Court clients complete their Drug Court requirement and celebrate their graduation! This graduation enables clients to apply for Advanced Shelter with C-U at Home or community housing.

Clients can request a six-month extension of Phase 4 to complete unmet goals such as finishing job training or classes toward a degree.

Happy Easter!We put together an Easter brunch for the residents on Sunday. There was a lot of food and laughter. We al...
04/06/2026

Happy Easter!

We put together an Easter brunch for the residents on Sunday. There was a lot of food and laughter. We all enjoyed a meal and fellowship together.

Nothing like celebrating a holiday together to make a new place feel like home. ❤️

C-U at Home: Ending homelessness: One Person at a Time

Dana and Melissa supporting the Illini!Melissa is a Tennessee fan but we twisted her arm enough that she has converted t...
04/03/2026

Dana and Melissa supporting the Illini!
Melissa is a Tennessee fan but we twisted her arm enough that she has converted to the Illini for the weekend (and hopefully Monday)!!!

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1207 S. Mattis Avenue
Champaign, IL
61821

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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