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Center for Changing Lives Connect. Transform. Thrive. Changing lives, not just circumstances. Financial Opportunity Center.

Center for Changing Lives (CCL) is a little agency making a big impact. CCL provides innovative, financially-focused services to increase households' economic means to achieve their goals and vision for their life. CCL work focuses on income and career pathways, resource and social capital, and credit and asset development. CCL connects people, opportunity and resources, so that community members can transform their lives and, together, we build a community where everyone thrives.

✨ Gala Flashback: Thank You, Mayor Brandon Johnson (Chicago Mayor's Office) ✨One week ago, we gathered for our 2026 Root...
10/24/2026

✨ Gala Flashback: Thank You, Mayor Brandon Johnson (Chicago Mayor's Office) ✨

One week ago, we gathered for our 2026 Rooted & Thriving Gala, and we were honored to welcome Mayor Brandon Johnson, who helped open the evening with remarks celebrating the importance of CCL's impact. 💙

Mayor Johnson, thank you for making time to join us and for being part of a special evening celebrating the people, partnerships, and possibilities that make Chicago stronger. We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate our mission with you and acknowledge the collective work of building a community where everyone thrives.

We are still feeling the joy of that evening and are so thankful you could join us. Here's to continuing to grow opportunity together! 🌱✨

💙 Changemaker Sponsor Spotlight: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois 💙We are so grateful to Blue Cross and Blue Shiel...
10/24/2026

💙 Changemaker Sponsor Spotlight: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois 💙

We are so grateful to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois for supporting our 2026 Rooted & Thriving Gala as a Changemaker Sponsor! While their team couldn’t join us in person for the celebration, their investment helped make the evening possible and supports CCL’s year-round work to connect people with resources and opportunities to thrive.

Thank you for standing with Center for Changing Lives and helping us move closer to our vision of a community where everyone thrives. We’re grateful to have you as part of our CCL community! 🌱💙

💙 Changemaker Sponsor Spotlight: Liberty Bank for Savings 💙Some partnerships stand the test of time! For more than three...
10/23/2026

💙 Changemaker Sponsor Spotlight: Liberty Bank for Savings 💙

Some partnerships stand the test of time! For more than three decades, Liberty Bank for Savings has been part of CCL’s journey, helping build a stronger community with greater access to opportunity.

We are honored to celebrate their continued support as a Changemaker Sponsor of our 2026 Rooted & Thriving Gala. Sponsorships provide vital unrestricted funding to advance our vision of a community where everyone thrives.

Thank you, Liberty Bank for Savings, for more than 30 years of believing in our community and being part of what makes it thrive. Here’s to continuing this meaningful work together! 🌱💙

💙 Changemaker Sponsor Spotlight: JPMorganChase! 💙We are proud to recognize JPMorgan Chase as a Changemaker Sponsor of ou...
10/23/2026

💙 Changemaker Sponsor Spotlight: JPMorganChase! 💙

We are proud to recognize JPMorgan Chase as a Changemaker Sponsor of our 2026 Rooted & Thriving Gala! Their generous investment and ongoing engagement with Center for Changing Lives help create pathways to financial stability and new opportunities for the people and neighborhoods we serve.

Gala sponsorships provide vital unrestricted funding that fuels CCL’s work toward a community where everyone thrives. We are thankful to have JPMorgan Chase in our corner, both at the Gala and throughout the year. Thank you for helping make a lasting difference! 🌱✨

💙 Changemaker Sponsor Spotlight: Fifth Third Bank! 💙Fifth Third Bank joined us as a Changemaker Sponsor of our 2026 Root...
10/23/2026

💙 Changemaker Sponsor Spotlight: Fifth Third Bank! 💙

Fifth Third Bank joined us as a Changemaker Sponsor of our 2026 Rooted & Thriving Gala, our highest sponsorship level. We are grateful for their generous support and year-round commitment to the people and neighborhoods we serve!

Sponsorships bring vital unrestricted funding that moves us closer to our vision of a community where everyone thrives. With partners like Fifth Third Bank alongside us, we can continue connecting people with resources and opportunities to build financial stability, pursue their goals, and thrive.

Thank you, Fifth Third Bank, for investing in our community and celebrating with us at the Gala. We are so glad to have you in the CCL family! 🌱💙

💻📈 Chicago entrepreneurs, let’s turn possibilities into growth with e-commerce!At Center for Changing Lives, we love see...
10/22/2026

💻📈 Chicago entrepreneurs, let’s turn possibilities into growth with e-commerce!

At Center for Changing Lives, we love seeing small businesses thrive.
Join us for a FREE virtual workshop, Scaling Your Business Online, designed to help local entrepreneurs explore new ways to grow their businesses and reach more customers.

✨ Discover the benefits of e-commerce and explore online platforms that can help you expand your reach, connect with customers, and open new doors for growth. Your next opportunity could be just a click away!

📅 Thursday, November 5
🕤 9:30–10:30 AM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

📲 Register at linktr.ee/cclchicago

A special thank you to the City of Chicago for sponsorship and to the Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection for the partnership! 🙌

Here’s to building stronger businesses and a thriving Chicago community! 🚀

📸 Flashback to October 10! 🎉Good food, new connections, and lots of reasons to celebrate! We gathered to celebrate our C...
10/22/2026

📸 Flashback to October 10! 🎉

Good food, new connections, and lots of reasons to celebrate! We gathered to celebrate our CCL Small Business graduates and the businesses they’re building, sharing an evening of networking and community! 🙌🏽

A huge thank you to CIBC Little Village Branch for creating the space for our entrepreneurs to connect, celebrate their accomplishments, and keep growing together.

At CCL, we believe in the Poder of community and the possibilities that open up when we come together. Here’s to our graduates and all that’s ahead! 💚✨

🎃🏘️ Join CCL for a March for Affordable Housing!Worried about rising housing costs or being priced out of the neighborho...
10/21/2026

🎃🏘️ Join CCL for a March for Affordable Housing!

Worried about rising housing costs or being priced out of the neighborhood you love? Join us Tuesday, October 27, at 5:30 PM for a family-friendly, Halloween-themed march to learn about affordable housing strategies happening right here in our community.

🍬 Treats along the way!
👻 Costumes encouraged!
🏡 Learn more about keeping our neighborhoods affordable for everyone.

📍 Start: 3259 W. Armitage Ave.
🏁 End: Encuentro Square, 3759 W. Cortland St.

Led by Palenque LSNA, this community march is organized in partnership with CCL, LUCHA, Here to Stay Land Trust, Association House of Chicago, Life Impacters, Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation and Logan Square Ecumenical Alliance - LSEA.

Let’s come together for neighborhoods where everyone can afford to live, put down roots, and thrive! 💙

🎄💸 The holiday season can bring joy, celebration, and yes, sometimes financial stress.Join CCL for “Budgeting for the Ho...
10/21/2026

🎄💸 The holiday season can bring joy, celebration, and yes, sometimes financial stress.

Join CCL for “Budgeting for the Holiday Season” and learn how to plan ahead, set realistic spending limits, and enjoy the holidays without derailing your budget or going into debt.

We’ll cover practical strategies to manage holiday expenses like:
🎁 Gifts
🍽️ Food
✈️ Travel
🎉 Events and celebrations

You’ll also learn ways to save money, avoid impulse spending, and use credit wisely while staying aligned with your financial goals.

📅 Monday, October 26
🕙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Your financial wellness is possible! 💙

👉 Sign up at linktr.ee/cclchicago

🌱💻 REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 22 for the Digital Roots: Small Business Tech Bootcamp! Don’t miss your chance to grow yo...
10/21/2026

🌱💻 REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 22 for the Digital Roots: Small Business Tech Bootcamp! Don’t miss your chance to grow your business’s digital skills!

Join this six-week virtual course from Center for Changing Lives to support you as an entrepreneur to build practical skills, strengthen your digital strategy, and put new tools to work for your business.

🤖 From digital marketing to AI, you’ll gain hands-on experience and finish with a real strategy, budget, and AI action plan tailored to your business.

🌿 Topics include:
💻 Digital solutions for your business
💰 Financial transaction tools
📣 Customer communication and brand recognition
📱 Social media marketing
🤖 AI fundamentals

📅 Register by October 22!
📲 Sign up at linktr.ee/cclchicago

Special thanks to the City of Chicago for sponsorship. We are honored to work in partnership with Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Your business has room to grow. Let’s build what’s next! 🚀

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1955 N Saint Louis Avenue, #101 (First Floor)
Chicago, IL
60647

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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(773)3426210

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