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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.

10/16/2026

Just one day to go! 🌱✨🎉We are so thrilled to gather on Saturday, October 17 at 6:00 PM at the Union League Club of Chicago for Center for Changing Lives’ 2026 Gala, ROOTED & THRIVING! 🌿🥂

🎟️ ONLY A FEW GALA TICKETS REMAIN, get yours today, October 16th, by 8pm!

🎟️ GET A GOLDEN TICKET (Presence at Gala not required to enter & win!) Enter CCL’s Golden Ticket Raffle for your chance to win a 3-night getaway for four to your choice of 12+ U.S. and Canadian cities, plus a $200 dining card to enjoy the local food scene! 🎟️ $100 per entry
🎟️ Enter as many times as you’d like!

🌿✨ Our Silent Auction is open to everyone, you don't have to be at Gala to bid and win! From unique finds to fun experiences and special treats, our Silent Auction is full of wonderful items to discover, many provided by local artists and small businesses. Silent Auction is open just from 5-8pm on October 17th!

Can’t join us this year? We’ll miss you! You can still be part of the celebration by making a donation! 💚

Find everything you need for the Gala, including the Golden Ticket, Silent Auction, Gala Tickets, and donation link, all in one place at linktr.ee/cclchicago!

🌱 Rooted in community. Thriving through opportunity. Your support ensures we reach our vision of a community where everyone thrives!💫🤝🏽

10/15/2026

🌿✨ Our Silent Auction starts in just 2 days! ✨🌿

Something for everyone! 🎁 From unique finds to fun experiences and special treats, our Silent Auction is full of wonderful items to discover.

🗓️ Saturday, October 17
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Rooted & Thriving Gala | Union League Club of Chicago

You don’t have to be in the room to join the fun! You can browse, bid, and outbid from wherever you are. Every bid supports Center for Changing Lives and our work partnering with individuals and families to uncover possibilities, overcome barriers, and realize their potential.

Get ready to find something you love while helping our community thrive! 💚

🔗 Explore the auction and get ready to bid at linktr.ee/cclchicago

10/13/2026

💰✨ Life happens. Your savings can help you be ready for it.

Unexpected expenses can put a strain on any budget. Join CCL for “Savings: The Cash Flow Cushion” and learn how building savings can help you handle the surprises that come with everyday life, from car repairs to medical bills to an expense that costs more than expected.

We’ll explore how to:
✨ Set realistic savings goals
✨ Start small and build over time
✨ Make saving work with your current income
✨ Create more financial breathing room when you need it most

You’ll leave with a practical plan for building savings and making your money work for your goals.

📅 Monday, October 19
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
💻 Virtual

Your financial wellness is possible! 💙

👉 Sign up at linktr.ee/cclchicago

10/12/2026

🌎✨ Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Our office is closed as we honor the rich history and ongoing contributions of Indigenous communities. ✨🌎
CCL is honored to serve the community on the traditional homeland of the Council of the Three Fires: The Odawa, Ojibwe, and Potawatomi Nations. Chicago is home to the sixth largest urban American Indian community, who continue to practice their heritages, traditions, and care for the land.
We are committed to supporting community members with Indigenous heritages and advancing the decolonization of our society and our lives through daily actions.
Learn more: chicagoaicc.com
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🌎✨ Hoy honramos el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas. Nuestra oficina está cerrada mientras honramos la rica historia y las contribuciones continuas de las comunidades indígenas. ✨🌎
CCL se honra en servir a la comunidad en la tierra ancestral del Consejo de las Tres Llamas: las naciones Odawa, Ojibwe y Potawatomi. Chicago es hogar de la sexta comunidad urbana más grande de nativos americanos, quienes continúan practicando sus tradiciones, herencias y cuidado de la tierra.
Estamos comprometidos a apoyar a los miembros de la comunidad con herencias indígenas y avanzar en la descolonización de nuestra sociedad y nuestras vidas a través de acciones diarias.
Más información: chicagoaicc.com
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10/10/2026

Just one week to go! 🌱✨🎉

We are so thrilled to have you join us on Saturday, October 17 at 6:00 PM at the Union League Club of Chicago for Center for Changing Lives’ 2026 Gala, ROOTED & THRIVING! 🌿🥂

It will be an evening of celebration, connection, and fundraising as we come together to celebrate our communities and the opportunities that help everyone thrive. ❤️🙌🏽

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS at linktr.ee/cclchicago by Oct 13th at 8pm!
Can’t join us this year? We’ll miss you! You can still be part of the celebration by making a donation at the same link. 💚

👗 2026 Gala Dress Code: Cocktail attire inspired by your roots. Think elegant with a personal touch. Wear clothes, patterns, fabrics, accessories, or cultural influences that reflect what makes you feel rooted. 🌎✨ Your roots, your style!

🌱 Rooted in community. Thriving through opportunity. Your support ensures we reach our vision of a community where everyone thrives!💫🤝🏽

10/09/2026

🎂 Today we’re celebrating this sassy and poderosa Libra, the one and only Natalie Zayas! 🥳💃🏽

Natalie has been part of the CCL family for more than 21 years, and we honestly can’t imagine this place without her. Over those two decades, she has poured so much of herself into our community, our team, and the people we serve. 🌟

Natalie, your passion for justice, your big heart, your wisdom, and your incredible gift for coaching have touched so many people over the years. You have a way of challenging us, encouraging us, making us laugh, and reminding us why this work matters. We are so grateful for all the ways you show up and for the person you are, both in and beyond your role at CCL.

Today, we celebrate YOU and all that you bring to this community. ❤️

¡Feliz cumpleaños, Natalie! Que cumplas muchos más! 🎉☀️💃🏽

Here’s to another trip around the sun, with plenty of sabor, alegría, and maybe just a little bit of sass. 😉

What's your birthday wish for Natalie? Share in the comments! ✨

10/08/2026

🎟️🌱 Gala tickets are $300 and available until October 13 at 8:00 PM!

We’re looking at all our last-minute legends! ✨
If you’ve been meaning to join us, now’s the time to get your tickets!

Our 2026 Gala theme is ROOTED & THRIVING 🌱

Join us Saturday, October 17 at 6:00 PM at the Union League Club of Chicago for an evening of celebration, connection, and fundraising!

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS at the linktr.ee/cclchicago!

👗 Dress Code: Cocktail attire inspired by your roots.

Think elegant with a personal touch. Wear clothes, patterns, fabrics, accessories, or cultural influences that reflect what makes you feel rooted. Your roots, your style!

🌱 Rooted in community. Thriving through opportunity.

Your support helps make that vision possible for our neighbors and communities. 💫

10/07/2026

💻 FREE Employment Coaching + OPEN Lab Hours this October!

CCL offers FREE access to a computer lab and employment coaching to support your job search and career goals.

Join us on Tuesdays, October 13 & 27, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

📅 October 13 & 27
🕙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 CCL Logan Square Office, 1955 N. St. Louis Ave, #101

Get access to:
✔️ Dedicated computer lab time with technology access 💻
✔️ Resume, cover letter, job application, and job fair support
✔️ Printing, faxing, and copies
✔️ 1:1 time with a CCL Employment Coach
☕ Free coffee

👉 Sign up at the linktr.ee/cclchicgo or simply walk in. We’re here to support your next step forward!
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💻 ¡ENTRENAMIENTO LABORAL GRATUITO + HORAS DE LABORATORIO ABIERTO en octubre!

CCL ofrece acceso GRATIS a un laboratorio de computadoras y asesoría laboral para apoyar su búsqueda de empleo y sus metas profesionales.

Acompáñenos los martes 13 y 27 de octubre, de 10:00 AM a 12:00 PM.

📅 13 y 27 de octubre
🕙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Oficina de CCL en Logan Square, 1955 N. St. Louis Ave, #101

Obtenga acceso a:
✔️ Tiempo en el laboratorio con acceso a tecnología 💻
✔️ Apoyo con currículum, cartas de presentación, solicitudes de empleo y ferias de trabajo
✔️ Impresiones, fax y copias
✔️ Tiempo 1 a 1 con un Asesor de Empleo de CCL
☕ Café gratis

👉 Regístrese en linktr.ee/cclchicago o simplemente llegue sin cita. ¡Estamos aquí para apoyar su próximo paso!

10/06/2026

🌱 Digital Roots: Small Business Tech Bootcamp 💻🤖

Ready to strengthen your business with digital tools? Join CCL for a six-week virtual course designed for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to build practical skills in digital strategy, budgeting, branding, marketing, security, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Each session is hands-on, and you’ll finish the course with a real strategy, budget, and AI action plan for your business. 🚀

Course topics include:
💻 Understanding digital solutions
💰 Identifying applications for financial transactions
📣 Effectively communicating with customers and increasing brand recognition
📱 Utilizing social media as a digital marketing tool
🤖 Fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI)

📅 Register by 10/22 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

10/05/2026

🎊 A slightly belated Happy 4th Workiversary to our amazing Bilingual Resource Development Coach, Emma! 🥳🎉

Emma’s workiversary was October 3, and we’re keeping the celebration going! 💛

✨ ¡Gracias por todo lo que haces por nuestra comunidad, Emma!

Four years of bringing your heart, creativity, tenacity, and care to this work is absolutely worth celebrating. We’re so grateful for the warmth you bring to CCL, the relationships you build, and the many ways you show up for our community.

🙌🏽 Thank you for all you do to help people uncover possibilities, overcome barriers, and realize their potential. We’re lucky to have you with us!

¡Feliz 4to aniversario laboral, Emma! ¡Gracias por estar siempre en lucha con nuestra comunidad! 💥🥳

What do you celebrate about Emma? ✨

Address

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

Telephone

(773)3426210

Website

http://www.cclconnect.org/

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