CHA residents ages 6-12 can join camps all year round with the Chicago Park District at low to no cost. There's no age limit for these programs for CHA residents with disabilities.
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CHA’s Resident Service Coordination Program, supports older adults living in senior designated buildings, with services being provided by Metropolitan Family Services. RSC’s can help with things like figuring out what assistance you need, connecting you to resources, helping with benefits, and organizing activities to keep you from feeling lonely. For more details, speak with the Resident Services Coordinator (RSC) in your building.
Must live in senior building to be eligible for services.
For CHA residents, ages 50+. In partnership with AARP, CHA offers free lectures, workshops, and multi-week technology courses in our Digital Resource Centers. These programs help older adults learn computer basics and develop useful tech skills.
Interested? Email us at digitalinclusion@thecha.org or call at 312 913-7979 and a staff member will reach out.
CHA has nine Digital Resource Centers (DRCs) located in various CHA family properties and community centers across Chicago. These centers can hold between 20 and 40 people. DRC's are staffed by CHA residents or Housing Choice Voucher Program participants. Each center has computers, updated software, projectors, and Wi-Fi.
What You Can Do There: DRCs offer open computer time, technical help, and special programs for people of all ages. They are open to CHA residents and everyone in the community.
