Housing Choice Partners

04/17/2026

We have now reached a critical and exciting stage of passing Illinois Home for Good! Please share and support!

04/09/2026

Illinois can – and must – take action to improve its reentry strategy, which will reap long-term social and economic benefits. Join us in supporting (SB4162, HB5737) https://homeforgoodillinois.com

"I’m urging lawmakers to pass Home for Good, legislation that would create a comprehensive statewide strategy to improve housing and support services for people returning from prison," Bethany Little writes.

04/06/2026

Great opportunity for youth seeking summer work. Check out the household income limits and deadline for application.

💰 Want to earn $$$ this summer? 💰

CEDA’s 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) offers:
✔ Paid jobs ($16.80/hr)
✔ Real-world experience
✔ Career-building opportunities

📥 Apply today: https://bit.ly/4bKhp9H
📧 Questions? Email: [email protected]

⏰ Deadline: April 10, 2026 (5 PM)

Don’t miss your chance to gain experience, build skills, and get paid this summer!

04/06/2026

In partnership with the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), HCP works with families that have a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) by providing information and resources to families looking to move to Mobility Areas. This program enables families to use their subsidy to enhance their lives. First-time voucher recipients, current HCV participants, or families porting from other housing authorities are all eligible to participate.

04/06/2026

Join us for the Housing Choice Voucher Fair Housing Resource Fair 2026 in celebration of Fair Housing Month 💜
This FREE event is your opportunity to:
🏡 Learn your tenant rights & fair housing protections
⚖️ Speak one-on-one with legal professionals
🎤 Attend educational panels & discussions
🤝 Connect with housing providers & community resources
Whether you’re a voucher holder, renter, or housing provider — this event is for YOU.
📍 Charles Hayes Center
📍 4859 S Wabash, Chicago, IL
🗓 April 25, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎟 Register now (FREE)via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/housing-choice-partners-presents-hcv-fair-housing-resource-fair-tickets-1985771126896?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwY2xjawQ7W_xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeLHBrsAHTG8Zkl5X7yAkeQckPsZBFOZLINwoAAn5JivIDEQfOxSFiCr35PYM_aem_QxDAki0Wtuy5hMOcEmsk4g

📲 Or take a screenshot of the flyer and scan the QR code on the flyer!

03/03/2026

Please share with young people!

✨ Hey Teens!
Ready to level up your summer? ☀️💼
One Summer Chicago applications are officially OPEN!
Want a job you’ll actually be excited about? Apply now and you’ll hear back in May or June if you're selected for an interview.
👉 Apply here: https://onesummerchicago.org/SummerJobs/

03/03/2026

Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3rd at 1pm!
Get answers to some of the more common HCV Program questions. Get the facts on moving with your voucher, inspections, Interim requests, RENTCafé and more.

HCV participants: Join us online tomorrow at 1 p.m. as we debunk common HCV Program myths.

Register: https://bit.ly/40uAUOp

02/09/2026

Essential workshop! Register today!

Join us to learn more about your rights as a Housing Choice Voucher holder or as a person who pays rent with non-wage income. 🏡

At this presentation, we will also cover what you can do if you are being discriminated against. You cannot be denied housing because of how you pay your rent.

📅 When? February 24th, 2026, 11am - 12pm
📌 Where? City of Evanston Council Chambers, 909 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Online option as well

Questions? Reach out to Megan Yerger at [email protected]

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

02/08/2026

Great opportunity for CHA youth!

The CHA / Springboard to Success Scholarship application is now open! Applications close May 30.
CHA residents pursuing an undergraduate education can apply for a $2,000 scholarship to help with tuition, books, or supplies.

Eligibility criteria includes:
- High school seniors or college undergraduates
- Pursuing a certificate, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree outside City Colleges of Chicago
- Planning to attend a U.S. college or university
- Current CHA resident listed on a lease
- Minimum GPA of 2.0

All the details and to apply: https://www.thecha.org/scholarship or scan the QR code.

12/18/2025

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