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FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks Visits CHA Residents and Staff

July 18, 2024

Last week, FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks visited CHA residents and staff to hear more about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal program which offers discounted internet service to eligible households. In 2023, CHA held nearly 75 events to enroll families in the ACP. That outreach resulted in approximately 1,800 new households enrolling in the program. 

FCC COMMISSIONER GEOFFREY STARKS VISITS CHA RESIDENTS AND STAFF
Press Releases

Aldridge Elementary School Students Share their Vision for the Future of Altgeld Gardens

February 6, 2024

Students at Aldridge Elementary School laid out their vision for the future of Altgeld Gardens as they presented the results of their two-year project to leaders form CTA and CHA, as well as other city officials, at the Altgeld Gardens Library and Family Resource Center. 

ALDRIDGE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS SHARE THEIR VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF ALTGELD GARDENS
Development Projects

Development Update: Roosevelt Square 3B

January 8, 2024
Last January, CHA joined Related Midwest and other partners for the groundbreaking of Roosevelt Square Phase 3B, a $172 million project that included the rehabilitation of 184 existing affordable apartments as well as the construction of 222 new apartments.
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: CHECKING IN ON ROOSEVELT SQUARE 3B
Success Stories

CHA Scholars "Take Flight" at Annual Networking Event

February 21, 2024

Nearly 100 CHA college students joined representatives from 18 Chicago-area corporations, including BMO Harris, the Obama Foundation, and Cabrera Capital Markets, for the agency’s annual Take Flight Networking and Recruiting event.

Nearly 100 CHA college students joined representatives from 18 Chicago-area corporations, including BMO Harris, the Obama Foundation, and Cabrera Capital Markets, for the agency’s annual Take Flight Networking and Recruiting event.
Success Stories

CHA Scholarship Put Therapist Jordan Henderson on the Right Track

March 18, 2024

The application period for the 2024-2025 CHA/Springboard to Success (S2S) Scholarship is now open. This year, 125 scholarships of $2,000 apiece are being offered. Any current CHA resident planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution in the Fall of 2024 is eligible to apply. 

Press Releases

LevelUp Helps 45 CHA Residents Achieve their Dreams

July 18, 2024
CHA celebrated 45 new graduates of LevelUp at a ceremony held on Saturday, January 27. LevelUp is a wealth-building program that encourages residents to unlock their economic power by providing financial incentives as they reach their life goals.
CHA celebrated 45 new graduates of LevelUp at a ceremony held on Saturday, January 27.

Getting Started

June 24, 2024

Thank you for your interest in CHA’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, a publicly funded program created by Congress as part of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 that provides rental assistance in the private market to eligible low-income families, the elderly and people with disabilities. 

Living with a Disability? Request Extra Help

July 18, 2024
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program participants with disabilities, including the head of household and any other qualified individuals residing in the household, may qualify for a reasonable accommodation.

Victim Assistance Information

July 18, 2024

If you have faced violence, you have access to special services to help you recover and become stronger. These services check the safety and well-being of your family, provide helpful referrals, and, if needed, help you move to a safer place. We make sure services are tailored to your needs. If English is not your first language and you need language assistance, we will take steps to help you understand the services and information.

Bylaws

August 16, 2024