A Low-Barrier Facility for Unsheltered Individuals
Strides operates as a low-barrier emergency shelter and resource center for adults experiencing homelessness. The program strives to reach a population of community members who are often seen but overlooked.
Strides does not require sobriety, abstinence, or a criminal background check to participate in services. The right to self-determination is not only preserved but encouraged by the program so that the community member decides what they consider success and how they will reach it.
Administration Hours
8:30am-4:30pm
Location
70 E. Washington
Champaign, IL 61820
Call Strides:
217-403-6150
Visitors, volunteers, and donations will be received at the Washington Street entrance.
Residents will be received at the Market Street entrance from 8am until 6pm.
Services
Emergency Sheltering
- Open 24/7/365
- 60 adult beds
- Case management
Day Center Resources
- Laundry
- Showers
- Programming
Street Outreach
- Street services
- Intensive case management
- Community events
Intake Process
- Guest completes an intake to be added to the waitlist (intakes available from 8am-6pm)
- Guest pairs with a Case Manager
- Guest returns to claim bed between 7pm and 10pm
- After 10pm, any unclaimed beds are forfeited and opened for new guests
Storage
Guests are permitted ONE 30-gallon container for storage of personal belongings.