Join us for our March 2026 CHA Board of Commissioners meeting: 🔔- Join CHA's board meeting today - 8:30 a.m. CST 📷- Watch our live stream on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXkgPJFLpmM 📓 Meeting notice - https://thecha.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 💻 http://thecha.org

Nearly 60% of CHA employees are women. This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the women across CHA whose leadership, dedication, and compassion strengthen neighborhoods, support families, and move our mission forward every day. Happy International Women’s Day!

In honor of Presidents' Day, CHA offices will be closed on February 16. Do you know what this holiday was called before it became Presidents' Day?

Happy Valentine’s Day! What is your favorite romantic comedy?

In honor of President Lincoln’s Birthday, CHA offices will be closed on February 12. Have you visited the Lincoln Log Cabin?

Join us for our January 2026 CHA Board of Commissioners meeting: 🔔- Join CHA's board meeting - Now 📷- Watch our live stream on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gr4N8WRphE 📓 Meeting notice - https://thecha.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 💻 http://thecha.org

CHA's redesigned waitlist website makes it easier to apply for housing, update your waitlist application, and explore CHA property information. The site will also save your information so that you can complete it later. Apply for housing here: https://applyonline.thecha.org/home

CHA offices will be closed on January 19. Do you get to be off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

HCV Participants and Property Owners: Start the new year off right by joining us online tomorrow at 1 p.m. for our Important CHA Reminders for 2026 webinar. Register: https://bit.ly/45FPHZs

CHA & HCV residents: Earn your ServSafe Manager Sanitation certification for free! Program perks include CTA transportation assistance, pay, job placement, and more. Apply for the program by scanning the QR code or visiting: https://bit.ly/3Z11a27

Learn how CHA is providing job opportunities and resources for CHA residents seeking employment. This episode of the Our House podcast is packed with information to help you connect with employment resources! https://www.thecha.org/news/our-house-lets-talk-about-chas-workforce-development-team

For the 42nd year, CHA seniors gathered to celebrate the season – and themselves – at the CHA Senior Gala. More than 1,500 CHA seniors converged on the Marriott Marquis last month for an afternoon of holiday cheer. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/dpxKm-0e5Vc

Don't forget CHA's first resident survey in years is out—thousands of voices shaping the future of housing in Chicago. Highlights: 71% gained new skills through CHA programs and over half satisfied with maintenance & cleanliness. Survey results here: https://www.thecha.org/resident-survey

CHA offices will be closed on December 31 and January 1 for New Years. Wishing you a joyful and restful holiday season!

Bring your special event vision to life at the Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center, located in the historic Bronzeville community. It's the perfect event space for wedding receptions, birthday parties, family celebrations, fashion shows, & more! https://www.thecha.org/charles-hayes-center-fic

CHA offices will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for New Years. Happy Holidays from CHA!

CHA broke ground on Legends South A3 with Mayor Brandon Johnson — one of 8 projects adding 400+ new apartments citywide. Bronzeville and beyond are transforming for Chicago families. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/jhnk5GeIFnY #CHA2025YearinReview

Big news from CHA: We’ve released findings from our first resident survey in years. This feedback from thousands of residents will shape future policies & programs. See the results here: https://www.thecha.org/resident-survey

The first episode of @nbcchicago's "Making a Difference" holiday special hosted by @EvrodCassimy aired on Dec. 15. It highlighted a woman who battled cancer but never stopped giving back. https://www.nbcchicago.com/video/top-videos-home/woman-continues-community-work-amid-cancer-battle/3863981/

Happy Hanukkah from the Chicago Housing Authority! As the Festival of Lights begins, we honor the spirit of resilience, hope, and community. May each candle you light bring warmth, joy, and togetherness to your home.

Happy Thanksgiving Week! CHA offices will be closed for the holiday from 1pm on Nov. 26 through Nov. 28.

The 10 Year Roadmap for Public Housing Sustainability estimates $169.1B is needed to preserve America’s public housing. With this estimate, this moment calls for action to preserve public housing. Join CHA in being part of the solution. www.10yearroadmap.org/interimreport

And the awards go to.... CHA wins four NAHRO Community Innovation Awards at the 2025 National Conference. Learn more... https://www.thecha.org/news/press-releases

Congratulations 2025 LevelUp Graduates! CHA’s LevelUp program, helps participants achieve financial stability while working towards their educational, professional, and personal goals. Check out highlights from their recent graduation ceremony. https://www.thecha.org/levelup

Need a hero? Here they are! These two super readers are on the case and know exactly how to save the day! Hero's celebrate Halloween.

#ICYMI #CHADevelopmentUpdate CHA and its partners celebrated the grand opening of Lakeview Landing, a new development for people with physical disabilities thats safe, affordable, fully accessible and provides the support needed to live independently. https://bit.ly/435r8Ej

Last Thursday, the Youth Opportunities team hosted the "Your Path, Your Potential" info session and book fair at Dearborn Homes! CHA families explored year-round opportunities, picked out some great books, and learned about CHA’s education support programs.

The 18th Annual CHA Operation Warm Coat Distribution and Resource Fair was a huge success! We partnered with 30 resource organizations to help CHA families get ready for winter. The 5,000 warm hearts and countless smiles made it all worthwhile. #OperationWarm

The Choose To Own program allows qualified families to use their housing subsidy towards mortgage payments. Attending a CTO orientation session is a requirement for the program. Register here: https://t.co/f6gw7IbqFq

October marks #DigitalInclusionWeek. Learn more about CHA's Technology Access and Education program, which bridges the digital divide and provides residents with the tools and resources they need. Listen: https://www.thecha.org/news/our-house-lets-talk-about-digital-inclusion

October is #DomesticViolence awareness month. Learn more about CHA's Victim Assistance program, how to reach out for help, and the resources available to qualified residents. Listen to#CHAOurHousePodcast- https://www.thecha.org/news/our-house-lets-talk-about-chas-victim-assistance-program

Join Illinois Student Assistance Commission to learn about applying for FAFSA, financial aid and scholarships to start your college journey. Sign up for a workshop by scanning the QR code or visit: qrto.org/DJKUEg.

Breast Cancer Awareness month started in 1985 as a week-long campaign by the @AmericanCancer Society. Help to bring awareness to breast cancer by wearing pink this month. Stay strong and continue the fight!

Calling all property owners! Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. for our 4th session of the 2025 Symposium Webinar Series — Aligning Your Property with the Market: A Guide to Setting Rental Rates. Register: http://bit.ly/4nArqv9

Partner Spotlight: Steve Thomas (5T Management owner) started with 11 units in 1998 and now owns 500 units. Many of the units 5T owns or operates accept Housing Choice Vouchers. Thomas helps other property owners and communicates his path at events like CHA’s Owner Symposium.

CHA resident learns to fly a drone at the 2025 Trades and Apprenticeship Expo. Watch her dream take flight! https://youtu.be/6rZErYJC6S0?si=9fp8zlNUII1XkrzS

The Choose To Own program allows qualified families to use their housing subsidy towards mortgage payments. Attending a CTO orientation session is a requirement for the program. Register here: https://t.co/f6gw7IbqFq

The CHA Board approved three new Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contracts that add PBV units to developments in Humboldt Park and West Englewood. Read the press release here: https://www.thecha.org/news/chicago-housing-authority-board-commissioners-approves-69-new-project-based-vouchers-adding

That's a wrap! Thank you for joining us, either in person or online, as we celebrated 16 years of education and networking. We hope you enjoyed OS25, but the learning doesn't stop here. Check out what's next in the Symposium Webinar Series at: chaownersymposium.org/webinars.

The 2025 CHA Owner Symposium is underway! Attendees can expect an exciting day of education and networking, with several opportunities to learn from experts and gather the resources they need to grow their business. Join the LiveStream at 10:30 AM! https://www.youtube.com/live/Zx84QSEQzNs

CHA Resident-Owned & Section 3 Businesses: Come attend WORC's Resource Fair to get insights from experienced professionals, tools and support services at workshops designed for business success. Register here: https://t.co/MpYKSOjwdN or scan the QR code. https://t.co/fx5iVOoikr

Join ISAC to learn about applying for FAFSA, financial aid and scholarships to start your college journey. Sign up for a workshop by scanning the QR code or visit: qrto.org/DJKUEg.

This was a great opportunity to become a first-time homeowner, and I wanted to have something to leave my son and grandchildren. Find your homeownership path: https://t.co/fCt6xjFCg2 https://t.co/pA5q9RTqr1

Happy Mexican Independence Day!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities in Chicago. Check out the exciting ways to celebrate here: https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/special-events/how-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-in-chicago/

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 immediately. You can also chat with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org.

Let us never forget. #PatriotDay

ESOC is the CHA’s headquarters for responding to emergency situations that affect both residents and properties. It functions as a 24-hour call center, receiving calls and emails from CHA residents and non-residents. Thank you to the ESOC team for protecting our residents.