Chicago Housing Authority

CHA residents will learn about the lending process in addition to solutions for first-time homebuyers, affordable mortgages, grant programs, resources, and expertise. Register for our in-person Lender Education class on July 11th from 3 - 4 PM here: https://lnkd.in/gDk8R_g5

Happy Independence Day! The CHA offices are closed in observance of this holiday. Please visit our website to find your new home, update your application or to check your status. www.theCHA.org

ATTENTION Walk-Ins ONLY: The CHA client center at 60 E. Van Buren will be closed July 3rd – July 5th for walk-in service. We will resume all services on Monday, July 8, 2024. For assistance please call, (312)-742-8500.

Happy Homeownership Month! The Homeownership Symposium held on June 8th was a great success with over 130 attendees and 17 vendors. The event included presentations from vendors, breakout sessions with Lowe’s on DIY projects, the Better Business Bureau on reputable contractors, an attorney on estate planning, and Citibank on saving for home repairs. Additionally, we had a panel discussion featuring three CTO homeowners and CEO Scott, focusing on purchasing a home through the CTO program. The event ended with raffles for gift cards and appliances. The Home team also conducts in-person orientations at the FIC once a month, where the HOME team leads CTO and DPA orientation presentations, typically with 15-20 attendees. These sessions are beneficial for people who prefer in-person discussions or are not very tech-savvy. Find out more about HOME and the services they offer here: www.theCHA.org/home #Homeownership

Happy Pride Month from CHA! At CHA, inclusion is at the heart of our values. We believe that embracing different perspectives and experiences makes us stronger, more innovative, and more connected. #PrideMonth

Meet Gregory Coleman, a Chicago Housing Authority HCV resident. He first learned about Trades and Apprenticeship opportunities through an email from Sheena Brewer, Trades and Apprenticeships Program Specialist at the CHA WORC office. Today, Gregory is working on the Obama Presidential Center project where he assembles the letter molds that will create one of President Obama’s speeches to be displayed on the side of the library. Learn more about Trades and Apprenticeships by contacting the WORC office at www.thecha.org or worc@thecha.org. #WORC

#ICYMI Our annual Impact Report for 2023 is here! Check out what we did in 2023 and our plans for 2024. Find the report here: https://lnkd.in/gyRa_SCb #CHAImpactReport

#DevelopmentUpdate This morning, CHA joined partners from Chicago House, the City of Chicago, State of Illinois and others to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new Englewood Family Homes, which is the first permanent supportive housing development for families living with HIV or AIDS on the South Side. CHA is proud to be providing Project Based Vouchers for more than half of the apartments in Englewood Family Homes. These vouchers represent $1.5 million in guaranteed rental assistance over the next 15 years. That’s $1.5 million that will support secure and safe housing for families who might otherwise be facing homelessness. Importantly, this housing will also offer on-site access to health and counseling services, and safe places for children to play. In short, it is housing that will provide families with the dignity that they deserve.

Join us tomorrow at the FIC between noon and 3 PM for an in-person HCV Participant Resource Fair. Drop by any time during the 3-hour event. Register: https://lnkd.in/gN_nKSyG

Ready to make your dream home a reality? Join CHA’s in-person Realtor and Lender Education workshops and learn the ins and outs of the homebuying and lending process. From pre-approval to closing the deal, our partners have you covered. Register for June 27th's Lender Education workshop hosted by Wintrust Mortgage here: https://lnkd.in/gmHDwYkC