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All of CCL’s services are free, bilingual (English/Spanish), and open to the public. CCL partners with participants to uncover possibilities, overcome barriers, and realize their potential. Our work includes coaching on financial, employment, and resource mobilization goals that enhance lives, training, and skill enhancement opportunities, and advocacy and organizing on economic policy and practices that open up opportunities and resources

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CCL partners with those held back by lack of resources and economic opportunity in order to uncover possibilities, overcome barriers and realize their potential.

We are a community built on the foundational belief that everyone is naturally creative, resourceful, capable and whole.

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📅 Each Friday from February 7th to March 28th, the Center for Changing Lives' team is leveling up with professional development to serve YOU better! 💪 We're always striving to grow and become the best versions of ourselves so we can do our work mor
📅 Each Friday from February 7th to March 28th, the Center for Changing Lives' team is leveling up with professional development to serve YOU better! 💪 We're always striving to grow and become the best versions of ourselves so we can do our work more effectively for our community. ✨ We're learning things like foundations of supervision, performance management, communication skills for managers, legal issues for managers, time management, and finance for the non-finance professional! We’re excited to keep improving and make an even bigger impact as we work together toward a community where everyone thrives! 🌱 While we are out on Fridays, you can still reach out via 📧 frontdesk@cclconnect.org or 📞 773-342-6210.
🚀 ¿Estás listo para comenzar a aprender sobre cómo emprender o llevar tu pequeño negocio al siguiente nivel? ¡Este evento es para ti, emprendedor primerizo! 🌟 Únete a nuestra Jornada de Puertas Abiertas de
🚀 ¿Estás listo para comenzar a aprender sobre cómo emprender o llevar tu pequeño negocio al siguiente nivel? ¡Este evento es para ti, emprendedor primerizo! 🌟 Únete a nuestra Jornada de Puertas Abiertas del Centro de Empoderamiento Económico el 13 de marzo de 6:00 a 7:30 PM. Descubre programas y recursos diseñados para ayudarte a crecer y alcanzar el éxito. 📍 Te esperamos en nuestra oficina de Logan Square en 1955 N. St. Louis Ave, #101 🔗 Aprende más y regístrate en nuestro enlace de la bio 📞 Para más información, llama al 773-342-6210 o 📧 contáctanos a frontdesk@cclconnect.org ¡No te lo pierdas! Tu camino hacia el éxito comienza aquí. 💡 #CrecimientoEmpresarial #EEC #PuertasAbiertas #EmpoderamientoEconómico
📢 Hey Chicago! The 2025 Consolidated Primaries are right around the corner! ⏱️ Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: February 20th ❎ Election Day: February 25th! ❣️ Early Voting: Open until February 24th! ✍🏾 Register to vote, check your polling plac
📢 Hey Chicago! The 2025 Consolidated Primaries are right around the corner! ⏱️ Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: February 20th ❎ Election Day: February 25th! ❣️ Early Voting: Open until February 24th! ✍🏾 Register to vote, check your polling place, or request your absentee ballot at @chicagoelection 🍎 Get informed on the candidates and make sure you're ready to cast your vote! Let’s ensure our voices are heard! 🗳️ #GetOutTheVote #2025Primaries #VoteChicago #YourVoteMatters
🏡 Your support is building secure futures! 🌟 Thanks to YOU, CCL has made an incredible impact in 2024, helping over 700 community members access vital housing counseling through our HUD-Certified Coaches. We also hosted 77 HUD-approved group worksh
🏡 Your support is building secure futures! 🌟 Thanks to YOU, CCL has made an incredible impact in 2024, helping over 700 community members access vital housing counseling through our HUD-Certified Coaches. We also hosted 77 HUD-approved group workshops and provided 167 financial coaching sessions to ensure more families can thrive in safe, stable homes. With the State Homeless Prevention program, we’re proud to share that CCL, in only 6 months, successfully got approval for 187 applications, helping secure over $809,000 in funds to prevent homelessness for those who need it most. Your donation directly supports the work that keeps families in their homes and strengthens our community. Here's to continuing this vital work in 2025! 🎉 📍 Ready to make an impact? Donate today or become a monthly donor at our link in bio #SafeHousing #CommunitySupport #PreventingHomelessness #TransformingLives
💥It's #BlackHistoryMonth! ✊🏽 Let’s celebrate and support Black-owned businesses in our community! 💅🏽 Treat yourself to a luxurious mani-pedi at @apologybabe 💖, indulge in the rich scents of @youniquescents1🕯️, or unwind with a soothing ma
💥It's #BlackHistoryMonth! ✊🏽 Let’s celebrate and support Black-owned businesses in our community! 💅🏽 Treat yourself to a luxurious mani-pedi at @apologybabe 💖, indulge in the rich scents of @youniquescents1🕯️, or unwind with a soothing massage at @burgundystar12 🌿 By supporting these incredible businesses, whether it’s getting a fresh set of nails, filling your home with calming fragrances, or experiencing a deep tissue or relaxation massage, you’re helping to strengthen our local economy and uplift our neighborhoods! 💪🏽 👋🏽 Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur? Take advantage of our FREE small business coaching and resources! 📈 Sign up today at our link in bio
📅 Each Friday from February 7th to March 28th, the Center for Changing Lives' team is leveling up with professional development to serve YOU better! 💪 We're always striving to grow and become the best versions of ourselves so we can do our work mor 🚀 ¿Estás listo para comenzar a aprender sobre cómo emprender o llevar tu pequeño negocio al siguiente nivel? ¡Este evento es para ti, emprendedor primerizo! 🌟 Únete a nuestra Jornada de Puertas Abiertas de 📢 Hey Chicago! The 2025 Consolidated Primaries are right around the corner! ⏱️ Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: February 20th ❎ Election Day: February 25th! ❣️ Early Voting: Open until February 24th! ✍🏾 Register to vote, check your polling plac 🏡 Your support is building secure futures! 🌟 Thanks to YOU, CCL has made an incredible impact in 2024, helping over 700 community members access vital housing counseling through our HUD-Certified Coaches. We also hosted 77 HUD-approved group worksh 💥It's #BlackHistoryMonth! ✊🏽 Let’s celebrate and support Black-owned businesses in our community! 💅🏽 Treat yourself to a luxurious mani-pedi at @apologybabe 💖, indulge in the rich scents of @youniquescents1🕯️, or unwind with a soothing ma

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