Champaign Freedom School - CDF Affiliate

Save more this back-to-school season!

Illinois' Back-to-School State Sales Tax Holiday runs Aug. 7–16, giving families a chance to pay a reduced state sales tax on eligible school supplies, clothing and footwear. Plan ahead and make the most of your shopping trip!

For details on eligible purchases, visit: https://tinyurl.com/54cyp5fz

SHOE GIVEAWAY AND RESOURCE FAIR! We're giving away 500 pair of shoes to kids going back to school!

🗓 Date: Thursday, August 6
🕔 Time: 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: DREAAM Center - 1301 N Cunningham, Urbana

We’re excited to welcome the community to our new home while helping students get ready for a successful school year! DREAAM will provide 500 pairs of new shoes to students heading back to school this fall! 🙌🏾 👟 In addition, Courage Connection has partnered with us to bring in many community resources for you to connect with!

We’ll have free food, yard games, and plenty of opportunities to connect with neighbors and community partners while celebrating the start of a new school year!

(We are in the old Ge**er School on the campus of Cunningham Children's Home. Please look for the DREAAM flags at the entrance off of Cunningham)

JOIN US and spread the word!

Now it’s time for our youth voices to be heard!!! AND YOU ARE INVITED!!

Join Champaign Freedom School for our National Day of Social Action as our scholars take the lead in raising awareness about Social Emotional Mental Health and Wellness in the Champaign community.

Our scholars have spent weeks researching, learning, and preparing to share their voices, experiences, and ideas for creating a healthier, more supportive community. Their voices matter, and your support makes a difference.

Come hear their presentations, connect with community resources, participate in interactive activities, and celebrate the leadership of our incredible youth.

This event is FREE and open to the public! We encourage families, friends, neighbors, and community members to come stand behind our scholars as they advocate for mental health, wellness, and positive change.

Together, we can support, empower, and uplift the voices of our youth.

Welcome to Champaign Freedom School Program!

We are proud to be the official local site of the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools® network, bringing a nationally recognized program to the Champaign community.

Through a focus on literacy, leadership, and social action, we are committed to developing confident readers, strong leaders, and empowered young people.

We’re excited for what’s ahead! Stay connected with us as we continue to build, grow, and uplift our scholars together. ✊🏾📚

Be our Read Aloud Guest!!

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Ms. Char after day 1 of the Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute!

You must have heard about us!!!

The interest form is now closed! It filled up even more quickly than we anticipated. We will be in touch soon with more information. We will do our best to enroll as many scholars as possible!

It’s gonna be a great summer!!!