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Township accepts $418,680 from Housing Authority to house residents exiting winter shelter
Summary
Cunningham Township approved a resolution authorizing the supervisor to sign an agreement with the Housing Authority of Champaign County to secure $418,680 for transitional housing for people leaving the public winter emergency shelter. Supervisor Chenoweth outlined who qualifies for the funding and the shelter closure timeline.
Cunningham Township trustees approved a resolution May 11 authorizing the supervisor to sign an agreement with the Housing Authority of Champaign County that secures $418,680 for transitional housing to help people exit the public winter emergency shelter.
The board voted on resolution T2026‑05‑007R after Supervisor Chenoweth described the temporary extension of the shelter at the old National Guard recruiting center on Park Street and the shortfall in state funding. "We have secured $418,680 in funds," Chenoweth said, adding the money "exclusively will go to transitional housing" for residents who have an exit strategy or some form of income.
Why it matters: Chenoweth told trustees the shelter’s occupancy…
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