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April Is Financial Literacy Month: CHA Supports Residents in Building Economic Futures

April 30, 2025

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, CHA is highlighting the many ways it helps residents build brighter economic futures. Through programs like LevelUp, the Workforce Opportunity Resource Center (WORC), Summer Youth Employment, and HOME (Home Ownership Made Easy), thousands of residents are achieving new milestones each year. In 2024 alone:

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Chicago Housing Authority Office of the Inspector General wins National Award for Excellence

April 15, 2025

CHICAGO (April 15, 2025): The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has been awarded a 2024 Exemplary Knighton Award for best performance audit among local government audit organizations of similar size across the U.S. and Canada.

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CHA Statement on ABLA/Brooks Homes Redevelopment and Resident Engagement

April 11, 2025

At the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), our mission remains clear: to build and sustain strong communities where seniors thrive and every resident has the opportunity to unlock their economic power. We do this by providing quality, safe and affordable housing through a people-first approach.

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Federal Funding Update

April 1, 2025
Last month, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution that provides federal funding stability through the end of September. This measure maintains funding for public housing programs at FY24 levels, while also increasing funding for Housing Choices Vouchers and Project Based Rental Assistance.
Federal Funding Update: Protect Affordable Housing
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Celebrating Computer Essentials Graduates

April 1, 2025

CHA, AARP and OATS (Older Adults Technology Services) proudly recognized 23 CHA residents who successfully completed the 5-week

Celebrating Computer Essentials Graduates
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“You Have To Want It”

April 1, 2025
Former Robert Taylor Resident Is Choose To Own’s 900th Homeowner
“You Have To Want It”
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Fostering Stronger Partnerships

April 1, 2025
CHA Hosts Listening Session for Affordable Housing Developers
CHA Hosts Listening Session for Affordable Housing Developers
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More Affordable Housing On The Way

April 1, 2025
CHA’s Board Approves Or Extends 173 Project Based Vouchers
173 Project Based Vouchers
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March 10 Day of Action: Protect Affordable Housing!

March 10, 2025
March 10 marks a National Day of Action to Protect Affordable Housing. Housing is more than shelter—it’s the foundation for stability and opportunity for families, seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
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CHA Helps 15 Families Reach Their Homeownership Dreams in January

March 3, 2025

In the past month alone, 15 families became homeowners with the support of CHA's HOME program. HOME offers two impactful pathways: Choose to Own (CTO) and Down Payment Assistance (DPA). These programs are not just about buying homes—they're about creating stability, building generational wealth, and opening doors to long-term financial independence.

Down Payment Assistance program