Our name reflects our geographic location only. We are not a government body and we are not supported by tax dollars. We are not affiliated with any national organization. We do not receive funds from the United Way. We are an "open door" shelter and accept all animals needing shelter, regardless of age, physical condition or adoptability. As a local, not-for-profit charity, we exist through the generosity of many individuals and businesses and are supported by a community that cares.
Address - 1911 East Main Street, Urbana, IL, 61802
Phone - 217-344-7297
Shelter Hours for Adoptions
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 2 PM to 7 PM
Saturday 11 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM to 4 PM
Check Calendar for any special holiday hours.
Staff
- Executive Director - M. "Tief" Tiefenbrunn - Tief@cuhumane.org
- Development Director - Lee Ann Donner -
LeeAnn@cuhumane.org
- Hattie Leiss - Development Assistant - dev.asst@cuhumane.org
- Humane Investigator/Educator - Clay Foley - Investigator@cuhumane.org
- Animal Behavior Specialist and Volunteer
Coordinator - Laura Davis - 2.volunteer@cuhumane.org
- Shelter Manager - Michelle McKnight - Shelter.manager@cuhumane.org
- Shelter Veterinarian - Dr. Kris Clements
- Surgery Assistant - Jessica Buchholz - Jessica@cuhumane.org.
- Medical Care Supervisor - Karen Simmons - Karen@cuhumane.org
- Medical Staff - Lab@cuhumane.org
- Adoption Leader - KateMcGinley - Kate.mcginley@cuhumane.org
- Adoptions Staff - Adoption@cuhumane.org
Website - E. Barbara Meyer - webmaster@cuhumane.org
Historians - E. Barbara Meyer, Harriett Weatherford
Community Shares Liason - Amy Sponsler
Map
Driving Directions
From I-72, I-57, I-74, and Rt 45 South - From I72, exit onto I57 North. Exit I57 onto I74 East. Exit I74 onto Rt 45 South (Cunningham Ave.). Cunningham Ave intersects with Main St just after you go under the Illinois Central Railroad viaduct. There is a stoplight at the intersection. Turn left (East) onto Main. The access road to the shelter is 1 mile from Main and Cunningham on the right (south) side of the street.
From Champaign and Rt 45 North - Drive east on Springfield Ave (from Rt 45 North turn right onto Springfield). In downtown Urbana, Springfield Ave. merges with Main St. and disappears. Continue to travel east on Main St. The access road to the shelter is 1 mile from Main and Vine (aka Cunningham Ave.) on the right (south) side of the street.
From Rt 130 North and Rt 150 West - From 130 North, turn onto 150 West (there is a stop sign at the intersection). From 150 West, turn left onto East Main St. (Main is the first left after the intersection with 130. There is a road sign marking the street). The access road to CCHS is 0.9 miles from the intersection of 150 and Main on the left (south) side of the street. The access road lies just west of the Champaign County Office Building and is marked with a brown road sign.
2009 - 2010 Board of Directors
(Term Expires)
- Rochelle Funderburg, President (2010)
- Brad Hudson, Vice President (2011)
- Amy Fischer, Secretary (2010)
- Mary Ann Midden, Treasurer
- Judy Gruber - Executive Committee Member at large (2012)
- Kathleen Holden - (2012)
- Duane Dust, DVM (2010)
- Gloria Sax - appointed (2010)
- Amy Sponsler - (2012)
- Shelby Stifle (2012)
- Cheryle Turner (2011)
Champaign County Humane Society Committee Charges
As modified by the Board of Directors on October 14, 200
Animal Welfare
Keep abreast of current animal-welfare laws, including government regulations that apply to animal shelters and euthanasia agencies. Develop animal care standards and guidelines.
Development
The Development Committee provides strategic advice and counsel to the CCHS Executive and Development Directors, works with the Development and Executive Director on fundraising events, and assists them with efforts to promote, grow, and steward supporters and members of the organization.
Editorial Committee
The role of the Editorial Committee is to provide ideas & advice and act as a sounding board to the CCHS staff in the creation of brochures, newsletters, and special mailers. The Committee will also work with other committees as needed in developing written materials. While final decisions remain with the Executive Director, the Editorial Committee provides feedback regarding content and presentation.
Humane Education
Assist the staff Humane Educator as requested.
Shelter
Work with the CCHS staff to assess functional aspects of the shelter facility and plan for necessary repairs and improvements. Assist CCHS staff in obtaining bids for substantial projects and seeking donations of goods/services related to building maintenance/renovation.
Finance/Investment
The Finance/Investment Committee monitors the CCHS investment accounts and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the management of those accounts. In conjunction with CCHS fund managers, the Committee will devise a CCHS investment policy that serves the best interests of the organization. The Committee will review and revise the investment policy as needed.
Special committees (by appointment of the board president):
Research Policy
Reviews research requests; votes on research projects being advanced to the full board for approval or denial.
Government relations
Work with Executive Director in negotiating land-lease with Champaign County Board and any other contracts with government entities as needed.
By-Laws Committee
Review and update the CCHS bylaws to ensure that they are consistent with best practices in non-profit governance and reflect recent developments in non-profit law. Present proposed changes to by-laws to the Board of Directors.
Strategic Planning Committee
Formal committee charges have not yet been drafted for this committee.