From that point, Marcia Bailey, former director of the Champaign Economic Partnership (CEP), along with the city began to work with True inspection Servis (TIS) and Orbis to redevelop the existing building and sell the remaining parcels. All of that hard work has come to fruition in the past few weeks as we saw the Grand Opening of the Community Health and Wellness Partners new facility in the old building and Orbis officially became the owners of the remaining parcels. At the ribbon cutting, guests were treated to a tour of the new facility. They had pictures of various locations that depicted what the original building looked like. A testament to hard work and dedication, and seeing the potential beyond the current reality, the new Johnson's building stands as a shining example of not judging a book, or a city, by its cover. 
To register, click here. In these sessions families will grow in their understanding of nourishing their own resilience. Together we will engage in activities that integrate the mind and the body. The experiential nature of the sessions will invite introspection as well as connection with others as a way to foster nourishment and well-being. 
This session will help families understand how toxic stress impacts the brain and body and our behavioral patterns. We’ll then put special focus on how we can join one another on the healing journey. In our time together we’ll unpack 5 Core Convictions that support building a trauma-responsive lens in order to address people and situations in a trauma-responsive manner. To register, click here. The first 5 people who register for the workshop are eligible for either a $10 gas card or gift card to Chakeres, now UEC, Theatre in Springfield, after attending both sessions.  Cash Prize to Benefit Two Local Veteran Organizations
The $27,456.40 award will be shared by two local veteran organizations: the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)/Spriggs-Wing Post 5451 and Disabled American Veterans (DAV)/Chapter 31, both headquartered in Urbana. “Our service to veterans is a team effort,” says Ron Orr, who works out of the OMJCC office as disabled veterans outreach specialist for the ODJFS Office of Workforce Development. Orr, who served 23 years in the Ohio Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force, nominated OMJCC for the award and designated the VFW and DAV to receive the cash prize. He helps veterans in Champaign, Logan and Union counties. 
Cost: $1 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5. All raffle drawings will take place at the BBCO on August 17th and winners will be notified after the event. If you are interested in donating an ite, please contact Audra Bean at abean@crsi-oh.com or at (937) 653-1307.
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Stop by and pick out a beautiful, hand-crafted bowl designed by local artist, snag a soup to-go from local restaurants, and enjoy your meal, knowing that your $20 bowl purchase is going to help provide 120 meals to those in need.
The money collected from Empty Bowls goes directly to provide food for the Clark, Champaign, and Logan County neighbors who are facing food insecurities. 1 in 7 people in our area face hunger. Come show your support at the Champaign County Fairgrounds Merchants Building, 384 Park Ave, Urbana. All proceeds go to the "EVERYbody Plays!" playground project
Orders will be accepted until Wednesday, April 20th and pickup will be on Thursday, May 5th from 12pm-7pm. Click here to fill out an order form and return with a check made payable to Lawnview. Pickup will be at the Champaign Co Board of DD office at 224 Patrick Ave, Urbana.  If you are unable to pick up at this time, please make arrangements with Mary Kay Snyder at (937)653-1775 or Jenny White at (937)508-5876.
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