CTO in the Community: Senior & Veteran Home Equity Solutions

Join us for an informative session designed to help Chicago seniors and veterans better understand their options as property taxes rise and financial needs shift in retirement.

Presented by Rate, this workshop will focus on education and awareness, providing clear, practical information on programs and resources that can help you stay in your home and maintain financial stability.

Topics will include:

• Understanding the impact of rising property taxes and what you can do
• Property tax relief programs for eligible homeowners
• Home repair grants and assistance programs
• How home equity may be used as one of several financial tools in retirement
• Local resources available to support seniors and veterans

Event Agenda:

• 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Presentation
• 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Resource Fair

Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to connect directly with trusted community partners and service providers during a dedicated resource fair.

Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for immediate support, this session will provide straightforward information to help you make informed decisions about your home and financial future.

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Calling all aspiring homebuyers! Join us for a free event designed to help you move from dream to doorstep. Gain the tools, guidance, and confidence you need—no matter where you are on your journey.

• Earn a certificate you can take to the bank for down payment assistance*
• One-on-one support from HUD-certified counselors
• Start a customized action plan to qualify for homeownership
• Get your free TransUnion credit score (soft pull only – no impact!)

From first steps to final stretch, this event moves you closer to the keys.

*Must complete 6 homeowner education hours and 1 one-on-one counseling session

How the Two-Part Home Stretch Series Works

Step 1
Attend Part 1 (this event) and complete 3 hours of your required homebuyer education.
You must be in your seat by 9:30 AM and attend the full session to receive credit for 3 of the 6 required homebuyer education

Step 2
Sign up for your required one-on-one counseling session. Appointments are available on February 21 or February 28.

Please bring:

• Government-issued photo ID
• Proof of income (last two months of pay stubs)
• Bank statements (last two months)

Step 3
Attend Part 2 of the Home Stretch series to complete the remaining 3 hours of your required homebuyer education.

Step 4
Congratulations! After completing both parts, you will receive your certificate (valid for one year) and can begin working with financial institutions to pursue down payment assistance and mortgage readiness.

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
🕓 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: BUILD Chicago – 5100 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60644

What to Expect at Part 1

• Homebuyer Program Deep Dive (9 AM –12 PM): Hear from The Resurrection Project on how their education and certification programs pave the way toward mortgage readiness and down payment assistance.
• Private HUD-Certified Counseling (Available 9 AM–3 PM): Customized one-on-one sessions with certified counselors from The Resurrection Project help attendees get personal guidance and review their credit.
  
• Resource Fair & Exhibitor Tables (All Day): Meet with key partners from financial institutions and housing organizations ready to support your path to homeownership.

From first steps to final stretch, this series moves you closer to the keys.

Spots are limited. Reserve your seat today.

Click here to register now!

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Time: 12pm & 7pm

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6141 S Archer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638

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🕕 Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
📍 Location: 4315 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60653

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Gain the tools you need for financial success with expert-led workshops on:

– Financial planning
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– Money management and more!

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Bio: Suzanne Yoon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Kinzie Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on control investments in lower middle market companies in the manufactured products, business services and consumer industries. She currently serves as Chair of the Investment Committee for Kinzie and as Board Chair of Kinzie’s portfolio companies Colony Display, Chelsea Lighting, GT Golf Holdings and Arctic Industries. In 2017, Suzanne launched Kinzie as part of her long-standing vision to advance the use of technology and innovation to help companies unlock value. Kinzie’s operational focus and advancement of technology leads to improved efficiency and new avenues for growth within Kinzie’s diverse portfolio of companies. In 2020, Kinzie was recognized by the Private Equity Women Investor Network (PEWIN) as the North American Female Founded Firm of the Year.

Suzanne has over 25 years of experience investing in and advising middle market companies. Before founding Kinzie, she held senior roles at Versa Capital Management, CIT Group and LaSalle Bank/ABN AMRO. She also held positions in the Special Assets Group and Restructuring Advisory at LaSalle Bank and Ernst and Young’s Corporate Finance group, respectively.

A recognized leader in both the business and civic spheres, Suzanne has extensive experience serving on private company and civic boards including the National Philanthropic Trust, Chicago’s John G. Shedd Aquarium and the University of Iowa Center for Advancement. Suzanne is on the Steering Committee of the Women’s Association of Venture & Equity (WAVE) and is active with the Private Equity Women’s Investor Network (PEWIN). She is a member of the Illinois Venture Capital Association and The Chicago Network.

Suzanne earned her B.A. in Economics from the University of Iowa and is an Executive Scholar of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Mergers & Acquisitions named Yoon one of the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; The Wall Street Journal recognized her as a Top Female Deal Maker Shaping Private Equity’s Present and Future in 2019 and Chicago United named her one of their Business Leaders of Color in 2021.

Suzanne lives in Chicago with her husband and three children and is an outdoor and sports enthusiast who enjoys golfing and fishing with her family.

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