ALDERMAN RAY SUAREZ

ANNOUNCES......

For the first time in 10 years the Chicago Housing Authority will be accepting applications for residents that wish to be chosen for a RentBetter Voucher (formally known as a Chicago Housing Voucher).  The RentBetter Voucher is aimed at helping low to middle income individuals and families pay a large portion of their housing rent.  I highly encourage anyone that is going through difficult times and is in need of housing assistance to please apply to the program.  The RentBetter program is limited to 40,000 vouchers and it is expected that more than 100,000 people will apply for a voucher.  As a result of the high volume of applicants, the recipients of the voucher will be chosen based on eligibility and a lottery.  Eligibility for a voucher depends on total yearly income which can have a maximum range limit of $26,000 for an individual and $50,000 for a family of eight.  For more information on the program or for application assistance please contact:

31st Ward Office 4502 W. Fullerton 773-276-9100

or

www.rentbetter.org  312-786-3676

Town-Hall Meeting 

Come and Join
Alderman Ray Suarez-31st Ward
&
Alderman Ariel Reboyras-30th Ward
as they pay homage to the departure of Commander Juan Rivera
and introduce the new Commander of the 25th District Commander Salvador Avila.

Everyone is welcome to attend and express their community concerns.

Kelvyn Park HIgh School Auditorium
4343 W. Wrightwood
April 23, 2008
7:00p.m. 

For additional information please contact the 31st Ward Office

Kid Start Program

I am please to inform you that the application for Mayor Daley's KidStart Summer Jobs will be available at www.chicagokidstart.org from February 8 to April 25, 2008.  Young people ages 14-21 are welcome to apply online, and explore the website for valuable information on resume writing and interviewing tips. 

Kidstart jobs are provided by several partners, and all of them use the online application.  However, each partner has its own hiring criteria and procedures.  Some of our current partners include: 

• After School Matters
• Chicago Housing Authority
• Chicago Park District
• Chicago Public Schools
• Chicago Transit Authority
• Department of Children and Youth Services

• Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

The deadline for the KidStart application is April 25th.  If you have any questions about KidStart summer jobs call the Jobs Hotline at 773-553-5627, or go to www.chicagokidstart.org.

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The City of Chicago's

Borrower Outreach Days

Meet With Lenders, Credit Counselors

• Loan work-out sessions with lenders and counseling agencies
• Access to free legal assistance on foreclosure issues
• Information about mortgage refinance options
• Information about financial literacy programs

Borrower Outreach Days

Saturday, February 23
Austin Town Hall
5610 W. Lake St
9:00a.m.-2:00p.m. 

Saturday, March 1
Hamilton Park
513 W. 72nd st.
9:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

Saturday, March 15
Warren Park
6601 N. Western Park
9:00a.m-2:00p.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE 31ST WARD OFFICE.

Join

ALDERMAN RAY SUAREZ
31ST WARD

Along with various City Department Representatives for a

COMMUNITY MEETING

Get answers to your questions and learn about the many programs the city can offer you

DATES AND LOCATIONS

Wednesday, April 2nd
St. Genevieve Church
(Maher Hall)
2451 N. Lamon
7:00p.m.

Tuesday, April 8th
Kelvyn Park High School
4343 W. Wrightwood
7:00p.m.

Thursday, April 10th
North Grand High School
4338 W. Wabansia
7:00p.m.