Unity Community Center

Welcome to Unity Community Center

Who We Are

The Unity Community Center is an after-school enrichment program, a community Cupboard, and a vibrant produce garden. We are a place where families come to connect and receive resources.

ADDRESS:
632 Orlando Ave. Normal, IL 61761

PHONE:
(309) 862-4041

HOURS OF OPERATION:
September – May:
Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
May - September:
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

UNITY CUPBOARD:
Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

After-School Enrichment Program

Unity is a proud partner of:
•    McLean County Unit District No. 5
•    Town of Normal
•    University of Illinois Extension
•    And many more

Our community partnerships allow us to provide a positive, structured learning environment for youth in our community as an after-school site for youth K-12th grades.

To best serve our community, participants of Unity programs must meet federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income guidelines and attendance expectations, as outlined in the Unity Handbook.

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After-School Enrichment Program

Are you interested in enrolling your students in the after-school enrichment program for the 2025-2026 school year?

Volunteer Orientation

Are you interested in being a volunteer at the Unity Community Center? All volunteers must complete our volunteer Screening Process, attend a mandatory training, and pass all background checks prior to volunteering.

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After-School Enrichment Program Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend?

Unity’s After-School Enrichment Program accepts 30 kindergarten through 5th-grade students and five 6th through 12th-grade students. All students must attend a McLean County Unit District No. 5 school, and families must be within the income guidelines for HUD to be eligible to attend.

HUD Income Guidelines

What is the After-School Enrichment Program schedule like?

Youth can expect to participate in a wide variety of daily activities such as arts, athletics, STEM, literacy, animal science, horticulture, and more! There will also be time for youth to receive assistance with homework tasks.

What time does the After-School Enrichment Program end?

Our programming is from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Parents and guardians are expected to pick up their youth from Unity Community Center no later than 5:45 p.m.

Where can I find a program calendar?

Unity programming bases its program calendar on the McLean County Unit District No. 5 academic calendar.

Unity Closure Days

Friday, September 26, 2025
Monday, October 13, 2025
Friday, November 7, 2025
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Friday, November 28, 2025
Monday, December 15, 2025
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Friday, December 19, 2025

Unit 5 Half Days

Thursday, September 9
Wednesday, October 22
Wednesday, December 3

Do you provide snacks during programming?

Yes! Youth are provided snack options to select from during specific programming and snack time.

Do you offer transportation for my youth?

Specific McLean County Unit District No. 5 schools do provide after-school bus transportation from a youth’s Unit 5 school to Unity Community Center. However, not all schools provide transportation. Please reach out to your specific school to inquire about transportation requests.

What are the parent/guardian requirements and expectations?

Parents and guardians are expected to attend a mandatory family meeting once a month. They are expected to stay up to date with all Unity communications and scheduling. Additionally, they are required to uphold our Code of Conduct as outlined in the Unity Handbook.

Can I take a tour of the facility?

Absolutely! To schedule a tour, please call us at (309) 862-4041.

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Unity Summer Camp

Unity is proud to offer summer camp opportunities available to youth entering 1st-12th grade.

To best serve our community, participants of Unity programs must meet federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income guidelines and attendance expectations, as outlined in the Unity Handbook.

More information regarding Unity Summer Camps will be available Spring 2026.

Unity Cupboard

Unity Cupboard is a grocery store-style pantry that is open to our neighbors who could use a little extra food to make it through the week. We have fresh, frozen, and canned food options to meet the needs of any kitchen or cooking situation.

Open Thursdays 9 a.m. to noon

Do I need to bring any documentation to prove residency or financial need to shop at the cupboard?

No. We do not require you to prove your residency or your financial need for food.

How often can I shop?

You can shop each week, if you need. We do not limit your visits to once or twice a month.

Garden and Produce at Unity

In 2023, Unity donated over 2,000 lbs. of produce to the local community. Community members are able to visit the Unity Cupboard throughout the summer and into the fall to pick up the available produce provided by the Unity Garden.

The Unity Garden is ripe with peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, dry beans, and sweet corn. Later in the growing season, produce such as tomatillos, winter squash, carrots, radishes, turnips, pumpkins, and more are available. Recipe cards for healthy and delicious meals are available upon request.