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CHA Receives $240K for Outreach on Program That Provides Resident Internet, Device Discounts

April 5, 2023
CHICAGO (April 5, 2023) – The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is one of two housing authorities in Illinois to receive funding from the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) for a Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program (ACP) called “Your Home Your Internet.”
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CHA Scholarship Helped Game Design Student Attend College and Strive for His Dreams

May 3, 2024

Two-thousand dollars may not seem like a lot. But, for DePaul freshman Kelvin Jackson Pore, it was the difference between realizing his dreams and not.

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CHA Board Approves 50 New Project-Based Vouchers in Four Chicago Community Areas

March 21, 2023
CHICAGO (March 21, 2023) – The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved 50 new Project-Based Voucher (PBV) units in four Chicago neighborhoods, representing a $37 million commitment over the next 15-30 years.
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CHA Board approves funding for new affordable housing at Encuentro Square in Logan Square

July 19, 2022
CHA Board also approves new private security contracts, ensuring 24/7 security coverage at CHA properties; advances proposed partnership with Chicago Public Schools for new Near South High School.
Success Stories

Graduates of Family Self Sufficiency program celebrate financial independence

September 16, 2022
Program produced 107 graduates that were paid $704,271 and included 12 new homeowners & 16 that transitioned off subsidy.
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CHA leads nation’s large housing authorities in leasing Emergency Housing Vouchers

September 29, 2022
The Chicago Housing Authority has leased 74 percent of the total 1,165 allotment; anticipates all 100 percent will be leased by end of year.
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Chicago Housing Authority’s Owner Symposium celebrates 13th year with third annual virtual event

September 30, 2022
The event’s third year online attracted providers and industry experts, reaffirming mission to house Chicago families.
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CHA Partners with Jonathan Rose Companies to Preserve Affordable Housing at Barbara Jean Wright Court Apartments

October 13, 2022
Development partner says unit preservation through CHA was critical.
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CHA distributes 5,000 coats to families, children at 15th annual Operation Warm

October 25, 2022
116,000 coats distributed to 33,000 families since 2008
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CHA college students get counsel from corporate representatives at annual networking event

January 5, 2023
Bank of America, Google, Northwestern Hospital are among those who talk career and employment opportunities.