The READY Program

09/18/2026

A day of learning, reflecting, and growing together! 🧠✨

The READY staff had the opportunity to spend today’s Teacher Institute Day with Dr. Lori L. Desautels. We enjoyed learning from her knowledge and experience while reflecting on the important work we do with students each day.

Thank you, Dr. Desautels, for sharing your time, insight, and passion with us! We left feeling inspired, encouraged, and READY to continue making a difference for our students. 💙

09/16/2026

🇲🇽 Happy Mexican Independence Day! 🇲🇽

In celebration, our students and Chef prepared tacos and delicious elote! They also got creative by making two Mexican flags—one with watermelon, green grapes, and homemade whipped cream, and another with cilantro, onion, and tomato.

A fun and delicious way to celebrate Mexican culture and tradition! 🌮🌽

08/05/2026

🎉 READY Students, We Can’t Wait to See You!

The first day of school is almost here! We are excited to welcome our students back on TUESDAY, August 11th, and can’t wait to see everyone’s smiling faces!

Before the school year begins, please make sure your child is registered with BOTH:
✅ The READY Program
✅ Their home school

We’ve had some families who completed registration with their home school but not READY, and others who registered with READY but not their home school. Your student must be registered at both in order to begin the school year.

If you’re unsure whether everything is complete or have any questions, please give the READY office a call at (217) 239-0322. We’re happy to help!

We look forward to an amazing school year and can’t wait to see everyone on Tuesday! 💙📚

07/24/2026

🏀 FREE Basketball Camp Alert! 🏀
Calling all parents and athletes in the Champaign County! We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for our boys. Hustle Hoops is partnering with DREAAM to host a FREE basketball camp dedicated to uplifting and empowering boys in our community.

"Build Skills. Build Character. Build Success."

This camp is about so much more than just the game. It’s about building a strong foundation for the future! Camp focuses on four key pillars:

🏀 Skill Development

🤝 Teamwork

🏅 Good Sportsmanship

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Peer Mentorship

📅 Camp Logistics
Who: Boys entering 5th Grade through 8th Grade

Dates: August 3rd – August 6th

Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: DREAAM Center, 502 Oakland Avenue, Urbana

Work Hard. Dream Big. Achieve More.

Please share this post with friends, family, and anyone who might be interested. Let's get these young men on the court for a great week of growth and hoops!

Register at https://www.dreaam.org/register

05/20/2026

We are so proud of you!!! 🫶🏼 Congrats to the class of 2026!

05/18/2026

Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2026! We are so proud of all your hard work, growth, and dedication. You did it! 🎓❤️

Huge shoutout to for taking our senior pictures and doing such an amazing job capturing each student’s personality and spirit. 📸

05/18/2026

At the READY Program we’re more than a school. We’re a community focused on growth, support, opportunity, and helping students build a brighter future for themselves.

Follow our Instagram to see student success stories, behind-the-scenes moments, community partnerships, culinary creations, construction projects, and the incredible things happening at READY every day. ✨

https://www.instagram.com/ready_program?igsh=dHMxMDRkM3psbWpy&utm_source=qr

05/13/2026

At READY, we believe one setback should never define a student’s future. Every day, we help young people rebuild confidence, discover their strengths, and create a new path forward. NEVER. GIVE. UP.

05/13/2026

Having trouble with a water service disconnection or received a shutoff notice? 💧 Help may be available through the Water Assistance Program for eligible Champaign County families and households. Applications are being accepted on a first come, first served basis while funding lasts.

Visit CCRPC to learn more and apply. Please share with anyone who may benefit. 💙

05/13/2026