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CHA Receives Three NAHRO Awards of Merit

September 30, 2024
Three CHA programs received Awards of Merit from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) at their 2024 National Conference.
LevelUp Graduates 2024
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LevelUp Graduation

July 31, 2024

This month, 73 CHA residents graduated from LevelUp, the agency’s wealth-building program that helps residents achieve their goals, whether it be improving credit, going back to school or becoming homeowners.

LevelUp Graduates Summer 2024
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Mother-daughter team graduates from CHA’s LevelUp wealth-building program, looks forward to their goal of homeownership

July 26, 2024

Traceye Butler and her daughter Shannell walked into a Chicago Housing Authority office in 2019 and inquired about becoming homeowners. Five years later, they are not only on the road to accomplishing their goal – but their journey has allowed them to grow closer.

Traceye Butler and her daughter Shannell both graduated last week from LevelUp, a Chicago Housing Authority wealth-building program.
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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.
Success Stories

Resident Spotlight: Cassandra Bernard

April 27, 2023
Cassandra Bernard was a star participant of the LevelUp program. She graduated early – earning $8,250 – and immediately transitioned off housing subsidy. In 2019, she started a career at BNSF Railway Company, where she remains today.
Cassandra Bernard Speaks at the LevelUp Graduation