May 11, 2021 Chicago Housing Authority receives more than 1,000 Emergency Housing Vouchers from COVID-19 Relief Plan Housing vouchers provided by the American Rescue Plan Act will help Chicagoans experiencing homelessness and domestic violence
May 10, 2021 Daisie Foundation treats 200 CHA moms in a special way for Mother’s Day Moms get special giveaways, lunch and other goodies.
Feb 19, 2021 CHA launches JobsPlus program at Dearborn Homes that connects residents to opportunities HUD program supports self-sufficiency journey, helping residents realize their dreams
Feb 11, 2021 CHA recognized by Government Finance Officers Association for financial reporting excellence 23rd consecutive GFOA award for agency
Feb 2, 2021 Daisie Foundation distributes new clothes, accessories to 150 CHA residents 15 clothes racks set up for residents to do their shopping
Jan 14, 2021 CHA begins accepting applications for 250 college scholarships $1,000 CHA Scholarships available to CHA public housing and voucher residents
Jan 6, 2021 70 CHA college students get tips on how to “Stay the Course” RSM, BMO Harris, Rush Medical Center and Art Institute of Chicago talk career opportunities with college students
Dec 25, 2020 Chicago Housing Authority brings holiday smiles to thousands of families throughout city, delivering over 2,000 gifts, 19,000 care packages There were resident care initiatives and multiple giveaways of toys and food across Chicago thanks to CHA and its partners
Dec 15, 2020 Santa for a Day delivers 1,400 gifts to CHA children who wrote letters to Santa Claus Presents delivered to nine CHA locations all over Chicago
Nov 20, 2020 CHA resident-owned businesses awarded grants to aid in COVID-19 relief efforts Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s “Targeted Impact Fund” also promotes equity and opportunity for communities of color