Strides Shelter

A Low-Barrier Facility for Unsheltered Individuals

Photo of beds in the shelter

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 7pm.


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-7pm)
  • 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.