The HOYCE Center

08/27/2026

**You’re Invited to the Tuskegee Airmen Mural Unveiling!**

Join us as we celebrate with The African American Heritage Trail to honor the courage, service, excellence, and lasting legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and recognize Rantoul’s important place in their history through the former Chanute Field.

📅 **Monday, August 31, 2026**
🕑 **2:00 p.m.**
📍 **707 Veterans Parkway, Rantoul, Illinois**

Created by multidisciplinary artist, Dwight White II, this powerful mural brings history into the present through public art centered on memory, identity, community, and place. Its unveiling is especially meaningful as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and ensure that the contributions of African Americans remain an essential part of our nation’s story.

Special appreciation goes to:

⭐ **United Rentals**, Benjamin Bloomer, and James for donating the lifts used during the building preparation and mural installation
⭐ **United Fuel** and Chris Warner for donating the generator and fuel
⭐ **Sherwin-Williams** and Lucas Woolridge for providing the artist’s paint at a 50% discount

We also sincerely thank the Tuskegee Airmen Mural Project Committee, Champaign County African American Heritage Trail, 718 Real Estate, Cargo Plumbing, Village of Rantoul, Oesfreelancing Graphic Design, the families of Tuskegee Airmen, and the local families who provided power washers and other assistance in order for this mural to be possible.

Every donation, connection, resource, and helping hand contributed to making this historic project possible.

Please join us as we honor the past, celebrate the artist and community partners, and welcome this meaningful new piece of public art to Rantoul.

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08/26/2026

We are on the move!
Join us in Danville, Saturday, September 5th from 11am to 1pm.

08/22/2026

Free schools supplies and food!
Jennea Bivens Klingenberg
Salem Baptist Church Champaign
Thrivent
Ryan Dallas Real Estate NOW
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois

08/22/2026

We are giving away backpacks filled with school supplies while inventory last !

08/19/2026

We had a wonderful event last Saturday at the Bronzeville Jazz Music Fest. Though the rain tried to slow us down, the kids corner was on and poppin! Thank you to Gift of Hope for the backpack donations🫶🏾.

08/15/2026

Come on out! Don’t let the rain stop you! We are under a tent! Come and get school supplies, see exotic animals at 1, face painting, and sing with Mr. Zal’s classroom at 2:30pm.

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

🎉 EXCITING NEWS FOR THE H.O.Y.C.E. CENTER! 🎉

We are incredibly grateful to the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois for selecting The H.O.Y.C.E. Center as a recipient of a 2026 Capacity Building Grant! ❤️

This investment comes at an important time as HOYCE continues to grow and expand our impact. Capacity-building support allows us to strengthen the systems, infrastructure, and organizational foundation that make our community work possible.

Every investment behind the scenes helps us better serve families, support youth, connect individuals with resources, build stronger partnerships, and continue responding to the needs of our community.

To the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois: THANK YOU for believing in the work of The H.O.Y.C.E. Center and investing in our continued growth. 🙏🏾

We are grateful, we are growing, and we are excited about what’s ahead! 💙

08/08/2026

We had an awesome time at the Y on the Fly for their 5th annual back to school event. Thank you to all of the volunteers who came on help from the Y and our own beloved supporters. 🫶🏾.

08/07/2026

Going on now! Y on the Fly Champaign 2422 w Springfield. Free basic items, Kona ice for the first 100 people, backpacks, food, and more!!