Hosting a fundraising event can be stressful, especially when it’s the Nursery’s biggest event of the year. The 27th Annual Dinner & Auction was originally scheduled for June 5 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center. Due to social distancing mandates to regulate COVID-19, the Nursery is pivoting. This year’s Dinner & Auction will be virtual. …
TO OUR “ISLAND OF SAFETY” We hope you are continuing to stay healthy and safe during these unprecedented times. Crisis Nursery maintains Elevated Crisis Care criteria during the Stay at Home Order that extends through May 30, 2020. While the situation is ever-changing, we do want to update you on the steps we’ve taken and the …
Recruiting volunteers can be challenging—especially during a world-wide pandemic. As a staff member at a non-profit or a current volunteer at an organization, you might have asked yourself, “How can I recruit more people to volunteer their time to my organization or group?” Crisis Nursery staff have been brainstorming new, creative ways to deliver our …
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Volunteers at the Nursery help keep our “Island of Safety” functioning in so many ways imaginable to keep our doors open to those who need us most. Volunteers are the reason we are able to say “YES” to more families each day to provide not only just crisis care, but high-quality crisis care to families …
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It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week at Crisis Nursery, and we want to say “THANK YOU” to all of those who have dedicated time volunteering at Crisis Nursery – whether it’s caring for children directly, keeping the lawn in pristine condition, providing maintenance checks at the facility , serving on the board or lending a hand during …
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Schools around the country are closed and people around the world are staying home. If you are a parent at home with children, you might be at a point where you think you have done every craft, baked every cake and read every book to your child. Don’t worry! Family Specialists at Crisis Nursery have …
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At Crisis Nursery, we took immediate action as the risk of COVID-19 increased in Champaign and surrounding counties in order to keep those who need us most, safe and healthy. Staff and volunteers are strictly following the guidelines we developed, which include washing our hands until they crack, ensuring people who enter the building do …
TO OUR “ISLAND OF SAFETY” We hope you, and your loved ones, are staying healthy and safe during these unprecedented times. Crisis Nursery’s leadership team continues to monitor recommendations from the CDC and local health officials to determine the best course of action for the Nursery. Our number one priority is the safety and health …
Join us at Carmon’s on Thursday, March 30 for a little wine tasting and music! Buy tickets here!
