Events

Money Matters Institute In The Community (East Garfield Park): Budgeting & Saving Workshop You’re invited to the Money Matters Institute In The Community at the The Hatchery. Join us for an evening dedicated to learning, connection, and financial empowerment. Managing your money wisely is the first step toward achieving your goals, whether it’s saving for a […]

Join Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin and Attorney Ernest Fenton for an in-depth conversation on strategic creation and preservation of wealth. This session explores the vital link between legal planning and community efforts to build lasting economic legacy and close the wealth gap. Click here to watch live!  

Money Mondays with Melissa: Navigating Taxes as a Gig Worker Presented in partnership with Ladder Up If you freelance or work for yourself, this workshop is for you. Learn the difference between being an employee and an independent contractor, what self-employment tax means, and how to track expenses and prepare for tax time. 📅 Date: […]

Money Matters Institute In The Community (Bronzeville): Budgeting & Saving Workshop You’re invited to the Money Matters Institute In The Community at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center. Join us for an evening dedicated to learning, connection, and financial empowerment. Managing your money wisely is the first step toward achieving your goals, whether it’s […]

The Money Matters Institute Home Stretch: Homebuyer Event Part 1 at BUILD Chicago 📅 Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 🕓 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Location: BUILD Chicago – 5100 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60644 Have you started the process to secure your home? Join this two-part Home Stretch series hosted by […]

The Money Matters Institute Home Stretch: Homebuyer Event Part 2 at BUILD Chicago 📅 Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026🕓 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM CT📍 Location: BUILD Chicago – 5100 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60644 Ready to take the next step toward homeownership? Join the Money Matters Institute Home Stretch Part 2 and […]