2025 Champaign County Community Christmas Sign-Ups

​2025 Applications for Champaign County Community Christmas (CCCC) will be Monday, Nov. 10th and Thursday, Nov. 13th, from 9 am to 11 am / 6 pm to 8 pm. We are asking applicants to please refrain from bringing more people than necessary to apply, including children. Please note: this program is for families and seniors who qualify according to federal guidelines.

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. See graphic in the event discussion.

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 person applying

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 person applying

For questions, you may call 937-969-0189. This is an automated answering service. You may leave a voice message or send a text.

Champaign County Community Christmas is privately funded by concerned citizens, businesses and churches who are committed to assist those in need at Christmastime. There is no guarantee that eligible applicants will receive help through CCCC, as the amount of funds available is unknown until the time of CCCC Distribution.