Cunningham Township Supervisor's Office is a public office lead by Supervisor Danielle Chynoweth that provides a safety net for low-income households in Urbana. We provide assistance with income, rent, food, and utilities for Urbana residents and homeless services for Champaign County.
Address: 205 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30-12 and 1-4:30pm.
Phone: 217-384-4144
Email: info@ctso.org
NEED HELP WITH INCOME?
Download the General Assistance Application. Email, mail or drop off at our office with a copy of your ID, proof of address, and all requested documents: info@ctso.org.
Get free printing and help at Urbana Library.
Paper applications are available at our office at 205 W. Green St. Urbana.
NEED HELP WITH RENT?
NEED HELP WITH UTILITIES?
If you are behind on your power bill or shut off:
Apply for RPC's LIHeap Program 217-384-1226, select option 1
It is always a good idea to call the utility company and negotiate a payment plan: Ameren Illinois – 1-800-755-5000
If are behind on your water bill or shut off:
Call Salvation Army: 217-373-7832
It is always a good idea to call the utility company and negotiate a payment plan: Illinois American Water – 1-800-422-2782
Township may be able to help if you receive a denial from the above programs, are a resident of Urbana, and are shut off:
Or call: (217) 384-4144. Please have a copy of your bill and denial ready.
NEED HELP WITH FOOD?
To see if you qualify or apply for SNAP/LINK text "Food" to 74544 or you can apply for SNAP/LINK here.
See our local food resource guide.
We can deliver food, toiletries, and stay at home provisions to low-income households in the Urbana area who are not able to access food pantries. Call: (217) 384-4144. Or email: info@ctso.org.
NEED OTHER HELP?
We can direct you to resources in the community. Call: (217) 384-4144. Email: info@ctso.org
Call 211 any time of day to be connected to a live operator for help.
FACING HOUSING DISCRIMINATION?
We are running a Fair Housing Campaign with our partner HOPE Fair Housing. If you believe you have been treated unfairly in trying to find a place to rent, please fill out our Housing Discrimination Survey and we will be in touch with you.
DONATE TO HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED
Want to help neighbors in need? Donate to our Angel Fund. 100% of funds pay directly for material needs for Urbana residents such as coats, boots, bus fare, rent, and other needs.