Community Organizations
Champaign County residents have many opportunities to get involved—through service, religious, social and business organizations that improve the lives of others and promote the quality of life of the communities they live in. GoChampaign offers you the opportunity to spotlight your organization in this section so others can learn about what you do—and possibly join you.
Click here to complete a form about your organization – a service club, church, social service agency or program, business or professional organization. Submit it and it will be posted here after being reviewed and formatted by a GoChampaign moderator.
Fast Facts
Champaign County is conveniently nestled in the heart of west central Ohio.
- Established in 1805
- 30 miles from Columbus or Dayton; 10 miles from Springfield
- Serviced by U.S. Routes 68 and 36; within 15 miles of Interstates 70 and 75
- Blend of service, retail, manufacturing and agricultural businesses
- Miles of bike trails, hiking trails, rivers and wooded area wind its way through the county
- Population approximately 39,800; 428 square miles
- Quaint shopping, dining and art/antique shops
- Home to Warren Grimes the "father of aviation lighting"
- Well-known Champaign Countians include: William Saxbe, Clancy Brown, Johnny Appleseed and A.B. Graham
- Airport: Grimes Field (General Aviation)
- Home to Urbana University
- Destinations: Simon Kenton recreation trails, Cedar Bog, Ohio Caverns, Johnny Appleseed Museum, Mad River, Champaign County Fairgrounds, Kiser Lake State Park