The first step to engaging in Resource Development Coaching is to sign up for a New Member Orientation (offered weekly!)
To attend a New Member Orientation, please email frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
Resource Development coaching for you!
Through Resource Development Coaching, CCL connects members to available public benefits, relevant people, resources, and opportunities and mobilizes non-financial resources, like social and relational capital. Social and relational capital is expanding your web of relationships to access new resources and opportunities. A part of Resource Development Coaching is income support services which can be as broad as needed to address areas where developing resources and capacities would enhance goal attainment.
To engage in CCL’s Resource Development services please reach out to us via email at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call us at 773-342-6210.
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The Affordable Connectivity Program is coming to an end
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is no longer accepting applications and will be phased out by April 2024.
Center for Changing Lives’ Resource Development Coaches are available to connect you to other Internet resources. We believe each household should have access to the the internet for education, work and to just enjoy life!
Want to take action?
Request your congressman for an extension of ACP at dontdisconnectus.org
For more support, please reach out to us at 773.342.6210 or frontdesk@cclconnect.org
Chicago Connected
Center For Changing Lives Is Proud To Partner With Chicago Public Schools On The Chicago Connected Program To Bring Free Internet To The Families Most In Need.
CCL staff and volunteers are working hard to connect Chicago families to internet access. If you or your household is in need of free internet, please contact frontdesk@cclconnect.org so we can support you in getting your household connected to the internet.
Connection to mainstream benefits
CCL’s Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) model, is a nationally recognized, evidence-based model that integrates three core services together to achieve meaningful economic advancement – financial coaching, employment coaching, and income support services (mainstream benefits).
CCL coaches members in applying for and accessing mainstream benefits such as SNAP, health insurance, and other programs. CCL utilizes the FOC model to increase employment, mobilize subsidies and mainstream benefits, and reduce household fees and expenses simultaneously, taking a holistic approach to building a household’s financial capability!
Emergency Funds for Housing & Utility
To get the most up-to-date information please go to IHDA’s website here.
Our team at CCL will provide the most recent paperwork for your emergency assistance applications for rent, mortgage, or utilities, contact us today to begin the process. CCL is here for you at this difficult time to support you in finding the resources you need.
The approval process for rent or mortgage assistance will take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks from the time that all necessary documents are filled out and obtained. A reminder that Center for Changing Lives does not approve or deny applications; we facilitate the process and help you navigate the paperwork. Please be patient when waiting for a decision to be made on your application.
For those that have a mortgage, please provide the last 2 months of your mortgage statements (all pages need to be included).
Please reach out to us for instructions on how to apply for emergency assistance via email at 773.342.6210 or frontdesk@cclconnect.org