Our Mission is to invest in an equitable and empowered future for Champaign Urbana by strengthening the community’s commitment to our public schools, teachers, and students.

CU Schools Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization designed to enhance the quality of education in Champaign-Urbana through community support of the public schools. The Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization; our EIN # is 37-1273798

 

Advocates, Allies & Ambassadors for Champaign Unit 4 & Urbana USD 116 schools.

Urbana Rotary adopted King Elementary this January and immediately wrapped the staff in support as the school began building its PTA. Month by month, they showed up with love: • January — stocked the lounge • February — Valentines + chocolates • March — donuts during conferences + weekly supply collections • April — classroom volunteers • May — Teacher Appreciation lunch Thank you, King teachers — and thank you, @urbanarotary , for being such a steady source of encouragement. @urbana116
Through the CUSF Adopt-A-School program, Webber & Thies has partnered with Central High School's Social Studies department to welcome these future leaders into their office space for a Legal Profession Boot Camp. These students learned about the educational and professional backgrounds of various attorneys, law clerks, paralegals and the fields in which they practice. They also visited the Champaign County courthouse to witness a sentencing in a complex case, hearing the testimonies of two officers and a detective. Judge Randy Rosenbaum graciously shared his time and wisdom with the group for 45 minutes afterwards to explain his thought process with the sentencing and about the court system in general. The camp culminated in an inspiring conversation withh retired Chief Justice Rita Garman who now serves as a legal counsel for the firm's litigation group. Her exceptional career on the bench spans 48 years including being the first female judge to serve in Vermilion County and 21 years as Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court. Truly inspiring. Thank you, Webber & Thies, for an enriching experience for all! If you or if you know of anyone who would like to learn more about the Adopt-A-School program and how to get involved, please feel free to contact us.
Thanks to a Vincent O. Greene Grant, Mrs. Blackmon’s middle schoolers found a new reason to be excited about coming to school — SNACKS. Food is a huge motivator at this age, and this class quickly became a favorite. Students loved making dishes, sharing them with classmates and staff, and building real life skills along the way. A major highlight: they became ice cream experts, making more than 12 flavors this year. They were even “hired” to make 100 cups for the school’s NAAPID Day luncheon. 🍦 “My favorite thing we made was Fried Oreos, cookies & cream ice cream and fudge.” — EE “I learned how to cook things I’ve never cooked before… especially caramel praline ice cream and Hot Cheetos mozzarella sticks.” — AM Thank you to the donors who made this possible. You helped create a class students couldn’t wait to walk into.
Jeremy Thorpe is a proud Unit 4 graduate and longtime Champaign‑Urbana community advocate who brings a strong background in community engagement, communications, and partnership‑building to his role as Assistant Director. A graduate of Eastern Illinois University and the University of Illinois ,Jeremy has worked across the CU community in roles centered on relationship development, outreach, and collaborative initiatives. Through his work with local nonprofits, schools, and civic organizations, he has focused on expanding opportunities for young people and strengthening connections that support them. He is committed to advancing CUSF’s mission by elevating educator and student stories, fostering meaningful partnerships, and helping grow the resources that fuel innovation across our public schools. Please join us in welcoming Jeremy aboard!
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