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Nov 2, 2026
Nov 16, 2026
WINTER SHELTER COORDINATION SERVICES
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify a qualified vendor to deliver Winter Shelter Coordination Services aligned with the Homelessness Prevention Blueprint (HPB). The lack of shelter for unhoused individuals is a health and safety risk for one of our most vulnerable populations and serves as a growing crisis as winter months approach. This RFP is intended to address service gaps that occur during the winter months and provide safe sheltering options for unhoused individuals and families while working towards transitional and/or more long-term permanent housing at the conclusion of the winter sheltering program. Posting Questions? Contact: Rachel Joy 205 W. Park Ave. Suite 200 Champaign IL 61820, equityandengagement@champaignil.gov Champaign City Council Set Goals and Key Projects to Address Homelessness The City Council formally adopted the its goals and key projects for the 2025-2027 Council term at the January 6, 2026, regular meeting (Council Bill 2026-001). Council adopted the goal and key project listed below that relates specifically to addressing homelessness in our community. Council Goal: Support our Vibrant, Diverse Neighborhoods Key Project: Develop a blueprint for addressing housing needs and homelessness throughout the City. By adopting a Council goal and key project focused on housing needs and the development of a homelessness prevention blueprint, Council reaffirmed its commitment to addressing homelessness in the City of Champaign. Specifying a key project to develop a blueprint created a structured, intentional process for developing a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable response to homelessness in the community. This allows staff to focus on assessing current conditions, identifying gaps in services, and engaging community partners in the creation of a shared strategy. This approach ensures that future actions are informed by data, best practices, stakeholder input, and ongoing, proactive collaboration efforts. Ultimately, setting the goal and key project to develop a blueprint lays the foundation for a more aligned, effective, and sustainable plan to prevent and end homelessness. The Homelessness Prevention Blueprint was presented to Council during a study session on May 26, 2026 (Study Session 2026-018) and later adopted by Council at a regular meeting on August 18,2026 (Council Bill 2026-122 and Council Bill 2026-123)