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Families with children, and Senior Citizens who believe their financial need may qualify them for Champaign County Community Christmas, will need to complete an application form at the Champaign County Community Center, 1512 S. US Highway 68, Urbana. Please note: this program follows the national US poverty guidelines to determine eligibility. In order to apply, all applicants must bring the following items:
Family Applicants (any household with children living in the house):
- Must reside in Champaign County. If a photo ID is not current, please provide proof of residence in the form of an utility bill, etc. - Must have custodial rights of children on application (All Children up to 17 years-old and only 18 year-olds who are still in high school will be eligible for gift cards.) - Bring all household pay stubs for the most recent 4 weeks and all income records for everyone in the household (including child support information) - Original Social Security Cards for everyone in the household - Photo ID for the Head of Household
Senior Applicants (age 60 and over who do not have children living with them): - Must reside in Champaign County. If a photo ID is not current, please provide proof of residence in the form of an utility bill, etc. - Must be 60 or older on date of applying. Seniors with custody of children will complete a Family application and must meet its eligibility requirements. - Bring all household pay stubs for the most recent 4 weeks and all income records for everyone in the household (including social security, pension, retirement, etc.) - Original Social Security Cards for everyone in the household - Photo ID for the Head of Household
For questions, you may call 937-612-1082. This is an automated answering service. You may leave a voice message or send a text.