Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin

10/21/2026

Get your homebuyer education ahead of the holidays at our upcoming Home Stretch class!

As the year comes to a close, this is your last opportunity to earn your HUD Homebuyer Education Certificate and step into 2027 closer to owning a home. Learn how to purchase and maintain a home with key guidance on escrow, financing, and more. You will gain access to trusted lender resources, hear expert insights, and build a personalized action plan with HUD-certified counselors.

Help us end 2026 with our biggest Home Stretch yet!
Register today at chi.gov/homestretch2026 before seats fill up. Let’s build wealth through homeownership with CTO and The Resurrection Project! 🏡

📅 Saturdays, November 7 & 14, 2026
🕣 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Arrivals after 9:15 AM will not receive class credit)
📍 Dawson Technical Institute (3901 S. State St.)
🔗 chi.gov/homestretch2026

10/20/2026

Building wealth that supports generations begins with you!

Join us at Malcolm X College for an evening of education, discussion, and financial empowerment for everyone to enjoy. Build an action plan for your financial future with us and our dedicated partners.

Register at chi.gov/smartmoney26 and to learn more!💙

🗓️ Thursday, November 19, 2026
🕟 4:30 PM - 8 PM
📍 Malcolm X College (1900 W Jackson Blvd.)

10/19/2026

Join us for an informative session with AARP on planning for retirement. Learn practical tips for building financial security, understanding your options, and preparing for the next chapter of life, no matter where you are in your journey.

10/19/2026

We’re talking Retirement Prep today live at 12 noon!

Join us for a special rebroadcast of our discussion with AARP Illinois on how to map out your retirement plan with confidence.

We’ll be streaming live across FB, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube for your convenience. See you soon!💙

10/15/2026

Credit cards are powerful wealth-building tools, but small missteps can set you back. 💳

Swipe through to discover common credit mistakes and how to avoid them through smart credit management.

For a deeper dive into mastering credit and scoring more to build lasting financial wealth, join us at our upcoming credit workshop in partnership with TransUnion! Learn actionable, expert strategies to take control of your credit and build generational wealth. Register at chi.gov/bwtt-10-15 to attend!

📆 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕔 5 - 8 PM
📍Woodson Library (9525 S. Halsted St.)

10/14/2026

Part 2 of BWTT Home Stretch is happening Saturday, October 24, 2026!

At Wilbur Wright College, we'll be finishing our HUD education classes and counseling sessions for the month. We'll also be celebrating those who have finished their Home Stretch journeys and those who still have some way to go!

You may still join us for Part 2 and finish on your own time with The Resurrection Project. Register today at chi.gov/homestretch 2026 to attend!

📆 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕣 8:30 AM- 3 PM
📍Wilbur Wright College (4300 N. Narragansett Ave.)

*Please note: Attendance after 9:15 AM will not count for class credit. *

Presented and brought to you by the Chicago City Treasurer's Office and The Resurrection Project, BWTT® Home Stretch is a free, two-part homebuyer education series that helps you prepare for homeownership and qualify for down payment assistance and mortgage programs. Event Dates and Ti...

10/13/2026

This week at CTO features events dedicated to building wealth through credit management and homeownership!

We're highlighting our upcoming events of the week for aspiring homebuyers and/or wealth builders focused on credit management.

-Our Score More credit workshop will be led by TransUnion, one of the nationwide credit bureaus, focused on helping you understand and improve your credit through key strategies. 💳

-Lastly, the Class to Close Homeownership Workshop serves as an entry point for those beginning their homeownership journey, a checkpoint for previous Home Stretchers, or those who need further assistance to get them closer to closing. 🏡

Let's build wealth this week by registering for a free financial workshop with CTO! 💙
🔗Full event schedule: chi.gov/cto-events
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10/13/2026

10/13/2026

October represents the final quarter of the year and your chance at building wealth with the Chicago Treasurer's Office!💙

This month, we're traveling Chicago far and wide, bringing free financial empowerment to your neighborhood. Focused on key topics including homeownership, small business, retirement prep, and more, we have an amazing event lineup to help you overcome barriers to generational wealth.

Mark your calendars and let's "fall" in love with wealth building this season. 🍂