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CHA’s LevelUp program celebrates 45 graduates who earned a total of $296,262

January 30, 2024

Chicago Housing Authority residents who participated in the “LevelUp” wealth-building program received their certificates of completion and celebrated economic power Saturday at a ceremony at the Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center.

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Childhood condition led resident to nursing – and CHA/S2S Scholarship

January 28, 2022

CHICAGO (Jan. 24, 2022) – As a young girl, Ashley Chapman suffered from chronic stomach pain. Doctors couldn’t figure out the issue. But a visit to a children’s hospital put an end of her two-year ordeal and began a journey to her dream job.

“It wasn’t a doctor who diagnosed my issue, it was the nurse,” Chapman said. “I knew right then and there I wanted to be a nurse when I grew up.”

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Daisie Foundation, CHA treat 100 moms to Makeovers and Day of Celebration

May 5, 2022

For the second year, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) partnered with the Daisie Foundation, a non-profit that specializes in random acts of kindness, for a special Mother’s Day Makeover Celebration honoring 100 CHA residents Wednesday at ROW 24.

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CHA Moves May 17, 2022 Board of Commissioners Meeting from In-Person to Virtual

May 16, 2022

Move comes after CHA CEO Tracey Scott tests positive for Covid-19 and is required to isolate

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CHA Statement on Waitlist Times

June 7, 2022

Statement from the Chicago Housing Authority in response to news articles about its waitlist times.

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CHA dedicates South Side senior building to current longest-serving Commissioner

June 30, 2022

Dr. Mildred C. Harris hailed as dedicated public servant who champions affordable housing and its residents.

Dr. Mildred C. Harris at the refurbished South Side senior building dedicated to her.

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CHA, Michaels Begin Rehab at Two West Side Senior Homes, McCoy Gaines and Albany Terrace

March 7, 2023

CHICAGO (March 7, 2023) – The rehabilitation of two West Side senior buildings has started, the Chicago Housing Authority and its development partner Michaels Development announced today.

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CHA Receives 75 New Vouchers to Support Young Adults Transitioning out of Foster Care

February 24, 2023

CHICAGO (Feb. 24, 2023) – The Chicago Housing Authority this week received $1.1 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for 75 new vouchers that will provide housing assistance to young adults who are transitioning out of foster care and are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Success Stories

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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Bradley University’s “Intern of the Year” Has Been Helped Along by CHA/S2S Scholarship

February 2, 2023

De’Jah Donahue has taken advantage of the Chicago Housing Authority’s full range of resources during her time as a high school and college student. She interned in the Resident Services department and worked in the Youth Opportunities division.