Summer 2021 | Quarterly eNewsletter |
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Rebuild Chicago
The Department of Housing has asked the Chicago Bungalow Association to be a part of Rebuild Chicago, a new pilot program that aims to rehabilitate vacant homes and place at-risk youth in jobs.
CBA will facilitate energy efficiency retrofits for vintage homes in the Program. These retrofits will lower monthly operating costs for the new owners of these homes. Additional benefits are improved indoor air quality and increased home value.
We look forward to sharing news about this work in the months ahead.
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Seminars & Events
Thank you for virtually attending our Spring Seminar Series! We are currently planning the Fall Seminar Series, which will begin in late September. In the meantime:
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Let us know what seminar/webinar topics you'd like to see, here.
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Watch recordings of past webinars on our Facebook page, here.
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Check our events calendar for upcoming partner events (like the Beverly/Morgan Park Garden Walk this Sunday!), here.
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Bungalow Garden Contest Updates |
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Community Gardens
For every eligible contest entry, the Chicago Bungalow Association donated $25 to South and West Side Chicago community gardens that were recommended by our members. Thanks to everyone's participation, $3,000 total went to:
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MWRD Rain Barrel Winners
Thank you to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for donating free rain barrels to five Bungalow Garden Contest entrants! The winners of the random draw have been contacted. If you'd like a rain barrel of your own, check MWRD's website for new low pricing coming soon!
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Voting & Winners
Thank you for casting your votes for the 5th Annual Bungalow Garden Contest winners! Stay tuned for the winners announcement on July 26th. Follow #BungalowGardenContest on social media for the latest.
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Over the years, we've been moved by the stories we hear from our elder members, specifically the women who have been in their bungalows since the 1970s, 1960s, or even 1950s. These women know the names and stories of everyone on their block, and they keep an eye on the activities of those around them. They tell their neighbors about our programs and others. They are the heart of their street. So, we think of them as moms of the block, or Bungalow Matriarchs.
If this resonates with you, we want to hear about the Bungalow Matriarchs you know. Or perhaps you yourself are one of these extraordinary Chicago women! Please email our Preservation & Resiliency Specialist, Carla Bruni, at cbruni@chicagobungalow.org.
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Chicago Bungalow Association
Energy Savers
Free weatherization services and installation of free energy-saving products for income-eligible members.
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ComEd®
ComEd Energy Efficiency Program
• Rebates for ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances, heating and cooling systems, and smart thermostats
• Discounts on ENERGY STAR® qualified lightbulbs
• Energy saving tips and additional programs
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Peoples Gas
Peoples Gas Energy Efficiency Program
• Rebates up to $600 for qualifying boilers, furnaces, water heaters, and programmable thermostats
• Energy saving tips and additional programs
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City of Chicago
Lead Service Line Replacement Program
Two lead service line replacement programs for homeowners who would like to replace their lead service lines.
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City of Chicago
Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARFS)
Provides safety, security and accessibility improvements that help senior citizens to remain in their homes.
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Illinois Power Agency
Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA)
Helps make solar installations more affordable for income-eligible households and organizations through state incentives.
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Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago
Home Repair Loans
Affordable, fixed-rate home improvement loans for large or small needs through an Illinois state-licensed, nonprofit mortgage lender.
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Southwest Home Equity Assurance Program
Home Improvement Loan Program
Members of SWHEAP are eligible to apply for special no-to low-interest loans to repair or remodel their homes.
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Northwest Home Equity Assurance Program
Home Improvement Loan Program
Members of NWHEAP are eligible to apply for special no-to low-interest loans to repair or remodel their homes.
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Craeft, LLC
Artisan home products and services, servicing all Chicago
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Certain products, services, and pricing offered exclusively to CBA members (contact to discuss) |
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Uhlmann Home Improvements Inc.
Home improvement company servicing all Chicago
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10% off product cost for senior citizens; and 20% off new windows and doors, 10% off new storm windows and doors, and 20% off awnings for all CBA members |
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Looking for something else? |
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New from the Bungalow Post |
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The Garalow: Grandmama of Tiny Homes and ADUs
Kind of a tiny house, kind of an ADU, kind of a coach house (but backwards?).
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You'd Never Know What Went Wrong By the Looks of This Bungalow Bathroom
Before/After photos and lessons learned.
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DIY Bungalow Sunporch Revamp
This homeowner restored picture rails, painted walls with limewash, and refreshed a room on her own.
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☝️ Want to feature your home on the blog?
We're inviting our members to share photos and narratives about the renovations, restorations, and redecorating they've completed on their vintage homes (not just bungalows!). Submit your 'Home Tour,' and we'll reach out about a potential blog post:
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The Big Bungalow Picture
Browse press about CBA and other related news we care about in our quarterly news-roundup!
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The Chicago Bungalow Association equips homeowners with energy efficiency grants and educational resources to maintain, preserve, and adapt their Chicago bungalows and vintage homes, thereby strengthening the neighborhoods they anchor. |
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