BWTT Archives - Chicago Treasurer's Office | Melissa Conyears-Ervin - Chicago Treasurer | CTO | Chicago Illinois https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/mec-category/bwtt/ The City Treasurer’s Office is the custodian and manager of all cash and investments for the City of Chicago, the four City employee pension funds, and the Chicago Teacher’s Pension Fund. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:52:00 -0500 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/MCE-Portrait-2024-1-scaled-e1734541513502-150x150.webp BWTT Archives - Chicago Treasurer's Office | Melissa Conyears-Ervin - Chicago Treasurer | CTO | Chicago Illinois https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/mec-category/bwtt/ 32 32 BWTT®: The Home Stretch Part 2 (At Capacity) https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/hs-sep26-pt2/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:30:00 -0500 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=8016 Thank you for the incredible interest in Home Stretch — Part 1 & Part 2 are officially full. BWTT® Home Stretch returns in October. Stay tuned and follow us on Facebook for updates and registration announcements. BWTT® The Home Stretch Homebuyer Event Series: Part 2 Thinking about buying a home? Sign up for this free event […]]]> Thank you for the incredible interest in Home Stretch — Part 1 & Part 2 are officially full.

BWTT® Home Stretch returns in October. Stay tuned and follow us on Facebook for updates and registration announcements.

BWTT® The Home Stretch Homebuyer Event Series: Part 2

Thinking about buying a home? Sign up for this free event series and learn how to make it happen.

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Harry S. Truman College (McKeon Lobby), 1145 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Cost: Free for all residents

What You’ll Gain

HUD-Certified Homebuyer Education
A 4-hour course led through Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s (NHS) HUD-certified homebuyer education program. Complete both Part 1 and Part 2 to earn your Homebuyer Education Certificate.

Down Payment Assistance Guidance
Learn about the City of Chicago’s HomeGrown Down Payment Assistance Program and other grants and resources that can make homeownership more affordable.

Resource Fair
Connect with lenders, housing professionals, and community organizations who can help you move forward on your path to homeownership.

Important Details

  • This is Part 2 of a two-part series. You must attend both Part 1 (September 12) and Part 2 (September 19) to earn your certificate.
  • Please arrive promptly. Attendees will not be admitted past 9:15 AM.
  • Space is limited. Register today.

 

Click Here to Register Today!

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]]> 2026-09-19 8:30 am 2026-09-19 3:30 pm Harry S. Truman College (McKeon Lobby) BWTT, Money Matters Institute Financial Fitness 101: A Money Master Class https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/bwtt-sep29/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=8378 Looking for a roadmap to financial freedom? Join the Chicago Treasurer’s Office and the AKArama Foundation for a free class and learn from local experts about budgeting, saving, credit, debt reduction, and estate planning. Everything you need to feel confident about your money, all in one place. 📅 Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 ⏰ Time: […]]]> Looking for a roadmap to financial freedom?

Join the Chicago Treasurer’s Office and the AKArama Foundation for a free class and learn from local experts about budgeting, saving, credit, debt reduction, and estate planning. Everything you need to feel confident about your money, all in one place.

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: AKArama Foundation Community Service Center | 6220 South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

Register today!

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]]> 2026-09-29 5:00 pm 2026-09-29 7:30 pm BWTT BWTT® The Home Stretch: Two-Part Homebuyer Series (Part 1) https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/bwtt-oct26-pt1/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0500 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=8390 The Home Stretch: Two-Part Homebuyer Series Thinking about buying a home? 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. Presented by the Chicago City Treasurer’s Office and The Resurrection Project. Event Details Part 1: Saturday, October 3, 2026, […]]]> The Home Stretch: Two-Part Homebuyer Series

Thinking about buying a home? 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. Presented by the Chicago City Treasurer’s Office and The Resurrection Project.

Event Details

  • Part 1: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Part 2: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Location: Wilbur Wright College, 4300 N Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Space is limited — register today at chi.gov/homestretch2026.

What You’ll Gain

  • HUD-certified homebuyer education. Each session is a 3-hour course led by The Resurrection Project’s HUD-certified team. Attend both to complete the full 6-hour education requirement, or finish at a later date.
  • Down payment assistance guidance. Learn about down payment assistance programs and other grants and resources that can make homeownership more affordable.
  • A resource fair. Connect with lenders, housing professionals, and community organizations who can help you move forward on your path to homeownership.

Good to Know Before You Go

  • Check-in: Arrive early — you must be checked in and in your seat by 9:00 AM to receive credit for the day.
  • Parking: Ample parking is available on campus in the parking lot or garage. Campus security and posted signage will direct you to the event space.
  • Can’t make Part 1? Sign up for Part 2 and attend Part 1 at a later date.
  • Guests: Each certificate attendee may bring up to one guest. Seats are limited and prioritized for certificate attendees.

Earning Your Certificate

Your certificate requires:

  1. 6 hours of HUD-certified homebuyer education (Parts 1 and 2 each count for 3 hours)
  2. A consultation with a HUD-certified counselor

You’re welcome to attend one session or both. If you attend only one, you’ll learn at the event how to complete your remaining hours. You can also sign up for your counselor consultation on-site with The Resurrection Project, who will schedule it for a later date.

Once earned, your certificate is valid for one year and can be used when working with financial institutions on down payment assistance and mortgage readiness.

Register today at chi.gov/homestretch2026.

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]]> 2026-10-03 8:30 am 2026-10-03 3:00 pm Wilbur Wright College BWTT, Home Stretch, Money Matters Institute BWTT® The Home Stretch: Two-Part Homebuyer Series (Part 2) https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/bwtt-oct26-pt2/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0500 https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=8394 The Home Stretch: Two-Part Homebuyer Series Thinking about buying a home? 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. Presented by the Chicago City Treasurer’s Office and The Resurrection Project. Event Details Part 1: Saturday, October 3, 2026, […]]]> The Home Stretch: Two-Part Homebuyer Series

Thinking about buying a home? 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. Presented by the Chicago City Treasurer’s Office and The Resurrection Project.

Event Details

  • Part 1: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Part 2: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Location: Wilbur Wright College, 4300 N Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Space is limited — register today at chi.gov/homestretch2026.

What You’ll Gain

  • HUD-certified homebuyer education. Each session is a 3-hour course led by The Resurrection Project’s HUD-certified team. Attend both to complete the full 6-hour education requirement, or finish at a later date.
  • Down payment assistance guidance. Learn about down payment assistance programs and other grants and resources that can make homeownership more affordable.
  • A resource fair. Connect with lenders, housing professionals, and community organizations who can help you move forward on your path to homeownership.

Good to Know Before You Go

  • Check-in: Arrive early — you must be checked in and in your seat by 9:00 AM to receive credit for the day.
  • Parking: Ample parking is available on campus in the parking lot or garage. Campus security and posted signage will direct you to the event space.
  • Can’t make Part 1? Sign up for Part 2 and attend Part 1 at a later date.
  • Guests: Each certificate attendee may bring up to one guest. Seats are limited and prioritized for certificate attendees.

Earning Your Certificate

Your certificate requires:

  1. 6 hours of HUD-certified homebuyer education (Parts 1 and 2 each count for 3 hours)
  2. A consultation with a HUD-certified counselor

You’re welcome to attend one session or both. If you attend only one, you’ll learn at the event how to complete your remaining hours. You can also sign up for your counselor consultation on-site with The Resurrection Project, who will schedule it for a later date.

Once earned, your certificate is valid for one year and can be used when working with financial institutions on down payment assistance and mortgage readiness.

Register today at chi.gov/homestretch2026.

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