📊 Credit Reports and Scores 101: Building a Strong Financial Foundation HYBRID Workshop 📊

Build a strong financial foundation by learning what’s in your credit report, how scores are calculated, and why they matter.

We’ll cover how to:

✅ Access your credit report for free

✅ Understand how lenders use your score

✅ Read & interpret your report confidently

✅ Improve & protect your credit over time

📅 Monday, March 9 🕒 2 PM

📍 Galter Life Center – 5157 N Francisco, Chicago, IL or join via Zoom

💼 In partnership with Swedish Hospital, our free weekly workshops show that you already have the power to take control of your financial future, one credit decision at a time.

📲 Sign up here and start your credit journey!

Looking for work? Our computer lab is here for you!

• Dedicated OPEN lab hours with access to technology

• Resume, Cover Letter, Job Application + Job Fair support

• Print, fax, make copies

• Network & get 1:1 time with a CCL Employment Coach

• Free Coffee provided
  

  Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, from 10am to 12noon.

  Tuesday, March 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  In-person at the Logan Square Office: 1995 N. St. Louis Ave, #101.

Register and learn more at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.

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💵Understanding Your Earnings: Tools for Tracking Income and Benefits HYBRID Workshop 

Participants will learn practical tools to make sense of their income - whether it comes from wages, self-employment, or public benefits. 

✨ Learn how to:

• ✅ Track earnings

• ✅ Understand paystubs 

• ✅Identify how changes in income can impact benefits such as SNAP, SSI/ SSDI, housing assistance, or childcare subsidies

• ✅ Plan ahead to avoid surprises

📅 Monday, March 2nd

📍 Galter Life Center – 5157 N Francisco, Chicago, IL or via Zoom

🕒 10 AM

💼 Offered in partnership with Swedish Hospital (Healthcare Transformative Collaboratives), our free workshops help you build a strong financial foundation—now and in the future.

👉 Take charge of your financial future! 📲 Sign up here

Thinking about switching careers? Or want to finally organize your budget? Attend our New Member Orientation and access FREE financial, housing, and employment coaching.

In Spanish: Wednesday, February 25th, 10:00 a.m. In-person at the Logan Square Office: 1995 N. St. Louis Ave, #101.

Register and learn more at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.

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Know Your Rights & Grow Your Wealth HYBRID workshop.

Join us for a free workshop where you'll learn how to assert your fair housing rights while taking smart steps toward building wealth.

Gain practical insights on navigating housing laws, ensuring safe & secure housing, and boosting your financial health.

Led Center for Changing Lives’ HUD-Certified Housing Counselors, join us to know your rights and strengthen your finances!

📅 Monday, February 23rd 🕒 2 PM 📍 Galter Life Center – 5157 N Francisco, Chicago, IL or virtually via Zoom💼 Offered in partnership with Swedish Hospital (Healthcare Transformative Collaboratives), our free workshops empower you to take control of your financial future—one credit decision at a time.

👉 Financial wellness is possible!📲 Sign up here

Join us for our first Small Business Digital Ready: Small Business Speaker Series of 2026!

Come learn more about Verizon's free Small Business Digital Ready online learning platform for entrepreneurs while also hearing from local business owners and learn about their operations, product portfolio, the communities they serve, their journey, and how the Digital Ready platform has supported their progress.

Featuring Toraneka Hampton, Owner of Easy Sunday and Shelly Wilson, Owner of Nomobo Salon.

Monday, February 23rd, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Logan Square Public Library, 3030 W Fullerton

Reserve your spot here

Need more information? frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.

⚖️💰 Conozca Sus Derechos, Fortalezca Su Futuro Financiero: Derechos de las Personas Inmigrantes, Vivienda y Seguridad Financiera

Incluso en tiempos difíciles, las personas inmigrantes tienen derechos. Este taller virtual y gratuito está enfocado en empoderar a las comunidades inmigrantes con información clara sobre derechos de vivienda y herramientas prácticas para la estabilidad financiera.

Acompáñenos para aprender cómo:
✅ Comprender y ejercer sus derechos como persona inmigrante
✅ Navegar los principios de vivienda justa
✅ Protegerse contra la discriminación en la vivienda
✅ Fortalecer su salud financiera y su seguridad a largo plazo

📅 Jueves, 19 de febrero
🕘 10:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
💻 Evento virtual únicamente (Zoom)

🤝 Ofrecido en colaboración con Immigration Law & Justice of Northern Illinois (anteriormente @nijfon), este taller conecta información sobre derechos de vivienda con educación financiera para apoyar la estabilidad, la dignidad y el acceso a oportunidades.

👉 Por favor regístrese con anticipación para reservar su lugar. Para mas información, comunique en frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.

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Protect your home and finances before disaster strikes! Create emergency plans, build a financial safety net, and access HUD-approved resources like rental assistance and disaster recovery programs to stay secure and resilient.

See you on Wednesday, February 18th, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Virtually

Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.

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Looking for work? Our computer lab is here for you!

• Dedicated OPEN lab hours with access to technology

• Resume, Cover Letter, Job Application + Job Fair support

• Print, fax, make copies

• Network & get 1:1 time with a CCL Employment Coach

• Free Coffee provided
  

  Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, from 10am to 12noon.

  Tuesday, February 17th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  In-person at the Logan Square Office: 1995 N. St. Louis Ave, #101.

Register and learn more at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.

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In observance of Presidents' Day, our Logan Square and South Chicago offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th. We will not be available for in-person visits during this time.

Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, February 17th, and we look forward to assisting you then. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a meaningful day of reflection and rest.

In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to leave us an email at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or a voicemail at 773-342-6210.

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📊 Credit Reports & Scores #101 HYBRID workshop.

Build a strong financial foundation by understanding what’s in your credit report, how credit scores are calculated, and why they matter.

We’ll cover how to: ✅ Access your credit report for free ✅ Understand how lenders use your credit score ✅ Read and interpret your report with confidence ✅ Improve and protect your credit over time

📅 Monday, February 9th 🕒 2 PM 📍 Galter Life Center – 5157 N Francisco, Chicago, IL or virtually via Zoom💼 Offered in partnership with Swedish Hospital (Healthcare Transformative Collaboratives), our free workshops empower you to take control of your financial future—one credit decision at a time.

👉 Your credit journey starts here!📲 Sign up here

Looking for work? Our computer lab is here for you!

• Dedicated OPEN lab hours with access to technology

• Resume, Cover Letter, Job Application + Job Fair support

• Print, fax, make copies

• Network & get 1:1 time with a CCL Employment Coach

• Free Coffee provided
  

  Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, from 10am to 12noon.

  Tuesday, February 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  In-person at the Logan Square Office: 1995 N. St. Louis Ave, #101.

Register and learn more at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.

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📊 Credit Building and Debt Reduction HYBRID workshop.

Take the next step toward financial confidence! In this free workshop, you will learn how credit works, ways to reduce debt, and strategies for building a secure financial future so you can make informed financial decisions with confidence.

📅 Monday, February 2nd 🕒 10 AM 📍 Galter Life Center – 5157 N Francisco, Chicago, IL or virtually via Zoom💼 Offered in partnership with Swedish Hospital (Healthcare Transformative Collaboratives), our free workshops empower you to take control of your financial future—one credit decision at a time.

👉 Financial wellness is possible!📲 Sign up here

Save the date for a Game Night at Avondale Bowl! Come out for a fun-filled evening with games, prizes, and giving back to Center for Changing Lives!

Cost is just $5 to play, with all proceeds benefiting CCL’s mission of creating lasting change in the community. What kind of games? Original mini-games for people who have graduated from drinking games and leveled up.

Join us Thursday, January 29th, 7:00-10:00 PM at Avondale Bowl: 3118 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago

No RSVP needed—just come for the fun and to support a great cause! Must be 21+ to participate.

For more information get in touch at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or at 773-342-6210.

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Thinking about switching careers? Or want to finally organize your budget? Attend our New Member Orientation and access FREE financial, housing, and employment coaching.

In Spanish: Wednesday, January 28th, 10:00 a.m. In-person at the Logan Square Office: 1995 N. St. Louis Ave, #101.

Register and learn more at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.

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Take charge of your debt in 2026!

Learn simple strategies to organize what you owe, prioritize payments, and start making real progress toward financial freedom.

📅 Monday, January 26th 🕒 2 PM 📍 Galter Life Center – 5157 N Francisco, Chicago, IL or virtually via Zoom💼

Offered in partnership with Swedish Hospital (Healthcare Transformative Collaboratives), our free workshops empower you to take control of your financial future—one decision at a time.

👉 Your financial wellness is possible in 2026!📲 Sign up here

First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
Thinking about buying your first home? Join this in-person workshop to learn the homebuying process, understand your financing options, and get expert guidance from CCL’s HUD-Certified Housing Counselors.

Participants who complete the workshop will receive a HUD Homebuyer Education Certificate—often required for down payment assistance programs. Get connected to industry experts! For this month, we will have speakers from Associated Bank, 606 Brokers, Farmer’s Insurance and more!

Date: January 24th, 2026
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Virtual

Space is limited—register now to secure your spot!

Looking for work? Our computer lab is here for you!

• Dedicated OPEN lab hours with access to technology

• Resume, Cover Letter, Job Application + Job Fair support

• Print, fax, make copies

• Network & get 1:1 time with a CCL Employment Coach

• Free Coffee provided
  

  Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, from 10am to 12noon.

  Tuesday, January 20th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  In-person at the Logan Square Office: 1995 N. St. Louis Ave, #101.

Register and learn more at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.

You can also

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, our Logan Square and South Chicago offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th. We will not be available for in-person visits during this time.

Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 20th, and we look forward to reconnecting with you then. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a day of reflection, unity, and continued progress toward justice.

In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to leave us an email at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or a voicemail at 773-342-6210.

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An interactive, person centered workshop designed to help you understand where your money goes and how to direct it with purpose in 2026.

Build a budget that supports stability, confidence, and long term success!

📅 Monday, January 12th 🕒 2 PM 📍 Galter Life Center – 5157 N Francisco, Chicago, IL or virtually via Zoom💼

Offered in partnership with Swedish Hospital (Healthcare Transformative Collaboratives), our free workshops empower you to take control of your financial future—one decision at a time.

👉 Your financial wellness is possible in 2026!📲 Sign up here

Looking for work? Our computer lab is here for you!

• Dedicated OPEN lab hours with access to technology

• Resume, Cover Letter, Job Application + Job Fair support

• Print, fax, make copies

• Network & get 1:1 time with a CCL Employment Coach

• Free Coffee provided
  

  Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, from 10am to 12noon.

  Tuesday, January 6th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  In-person at the Logan Square Office: 1995 N. St. Louis Ave, #101.

Register and learn more at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.

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A practical workshop that helps you set clear financial goals for 2026, build a realistic savings plan, and track your progress using the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) method.

Learn tools that turn intentions into action!

📅 Monday, January 5th 🕒 10 AM 📍 Galter Life Center – 5157 N Francisco, Chicago, IL or virtually via Zoom💼

Offered in partnership with Swedish Hospital (Healthcare Transformative Collaboratives), our free workshops empower you to take control of your financial future—one decision at a time.

👉 Your financial wellness is possible in 2026!📲 Sign up here

Thinking about switching careers? Or want to finally organize your budget? Attend our New Member Orientation and access FREE financial, housing, and employment coaching.

In Spanish: Wednesday, December 17th, 10:00 a.m. In-person at the Logan Square Office: 1995 N. St. Louis Ave, #101.

Register and learn more at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.

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