Take Flight College Reception

 

Welcome

 
On August 5th, Springboard to Success (S2S), the non-profit partner of the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), will host the 15th annual Take Flight Off to College Reception for CHA young people, heading for the first time, to colleges and universities across the country this fall (incoming college freshmen only!). Registrations will be accepted via this website starting on Monday, June 30, and will remain open to RSVPs until we reach our maximum capacity.

The purpose of this event is to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of each incoming college student and provide a full complement of dorm room supplies such as sheets, towels, blankets and lamps.

 
To be eligible to attend you must be an incoming freshman, and meet the following requirements:
  • Be listed on a CHA lease
  • Show proof of your fall enrollment at a college or university by uploading one of the following documents that display your name, the school name, and the current school year:
      • Fall 2025 Course Schedule
      • Picture of Student University Photo ID Card
      • Campus Housing Assignment**
      • Invitation to Freshman Orientation (accepted only if it will occur after August 5th)
 
ACCEPTANCE LETTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED! They do not show proof of fall enrollment.

** For those attending a school in the Chicago area: You must submit proof that you will be living on campus. No other documents showing fall enrollment will be accepted for those attending colleges/universities in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

About Springboard to Success
S2S supports programs and partners that propel Chicago Housing Authority residents on their pathways to academic success, economic stability, and independence. We do this by funding and enhancing programs that support CHA young people and the development of 21st Century Learning Skills needed to achieve success in college, career and life.

Please call 312-786-4020 or email cep@thecha.org with any questions.