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Opportunities for Children and Youth

July 29, 2024
Newsletter Article

Development Update: 1237 N. California Groundbreaking

July 31, 2024

CHA joined Hispanic Housing Development Corporation and the City of Chicago Wednesday for a groundbreaking of 1237 California, a new, 40 unit, six story Humboldt Park property that will include 18 Project Based Vouchers.

1237 N. California Groundbreaking
Press Releases

CHA Announces New “Restore Home” Initiative

November 22, 2023
Major Capital Effort Will Rehabilitate Nearly 200 Vacant Apartments in Small and Medium Buildings in 2024–25

Your Path, Your Potential

Sep 18, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
Join the CHA Youth Opportunities Team for our new monthly series, Your Path, Your Potential, designed to help CHA residents explore and take advantage of both summer and year-round opportunities. Each session will feature information on: CHA Park District Memberships CHA Scholarships Partners in

Vendor Contract Archive

November 18, 2024

CHA's archive of contracts prior to the current year can be viewed here. Read the current year's contracts.

This tool allows the general public and other interested parties to browse information associated with CHA contracts and vendors online. CHA remains committed to assisting potential vendors in accessing this information.

Press Releases

CHA bids adieu to more than 200 college-bound freshmen at 15th annual Take Flight College Send-Off

August 6, 2025
Students enjoy event hosted by CHA’s nonprofit partner Springboard to Success (S2S)
CHA 15th annual Take Flight College Send-Off
Press Releases

Award-winning program inspired CHA student to pursue filmmaking – and come out of her shell

July 30, 2025
DePaul’s “Become a Filmmaker” is one of 11 programs that have helped some 2,300 CHA youth explore career pathways this summer
Resident Spotlight: LaTreva Owodele

Springboard to Success

August 14, 2024
At Springboard to Success, we’re dedicated to empowering the youth of Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) households by providing the tools and opportunities they need to achieve academic excellence, economic security, and long-term independence.

Find Food Programs

August 5, 2024
SNAP (Food Stamps) Application | Food Pantries | Great Chicago Food Depository | Feeding America | CHA's Summer Food Service Program | CHA's Golden Diner Program | Healthy Food Options for Seniors | Commodities Supplemental Food Program

Hospitality Training Program (Golden Diners)

July 19, 2024

You can earn money while you learn in the CHA Hospitality Training Program. Get paid for up to 9 months of training and work at CHA Golden Diners locations around Chicago. 

Connect with E&ES to get started. E&ES will help you get industry certifications in hospitality and food service so you're ready for a new job when the paid training is done. Sign up today to reach your career goals!