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Spring 2020 | Quarterly eNewsletter

Dear Members, We want to remind you of a few things: Our staff is working remotely during the stay-at-home order. Email is the best way to reach us. Energy Savers retrofit work is suspended for the time being, but we are still accepting applications. You may apply online for the free home weatherization program, or request a mailed application by emailing us. As you plan your gardens, keep in mind that the 4th Annual Bungalow Garden Contest is coming up this summer! For those of you completing home projects, consider entering the 16th Annual Driehaus Foundation Bungalow Awards. Now taking nominations until October 27th. Here to Help, Your friends at the Chicago Bungalow Association

Earth Day #BungalowBlackout in 2 Days!

A simple way to celebrate Earth Day while we're all at home. 1: On Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, turn off non-essential lights from 8pm to 9pm. 2: Post pictures of your candlelit evening with the hashtag #BungalowBlackout. 3: By posting with the hashtag, you'll be entered to win a $250 Walgreens gift card ! Pledge your participation and receive a reminder email:

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Let's come together to save a whole lot of kilowatts and remember that small energy conservation efforts like this can make a big impact on the environment! 🌎

Watch Seminars at Home: New Episodes of "How-To Home" Series

Diagnosing Your Vintage Masonry

Chimney & Gutter

Moisture & Repointing

Front Steps & Lintels

Basement & Foundation

Repointing Your Vintage Masonry

Removing Mortar

Choosing Mortar

Mixing & Applying Mortar

Catch up on past episodes: How to Air Seal and Insulate Your Vintage Home

COVID-19 Resources

Stay Safe How to Protect Yourself & Others (Center for Disease Control) Symptoms of Coronavirus (Center for Disease Control) What to Do If You Are Sick (Center for Disease Control) Get Assistance IRS Stimulus Check Glitches FAQ (Washington Post) Unemployment Benefits and Updates (Illinois Dept. of Employment Security) Chicago Employment and Financial Support Programs (City of Chicago) Bartender Emergency Assistance Program (USBG Foundation) Chicago Health Care Resources (City of Chicago) Chicago Public Schools Meal Sites (Chicago Public Schools) Chicago Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, & Food Banks (Homeless Shelter Directory) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP (Illinois Dept. of Human Services) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (Illinois Dpt. of Human Services) Emergency Rental Assistance Program (City of Chicago) Chicago Utility Bill Resources (City of Chicago) Chicago Youth & Education Resources (City of Chicago) Chicago COVID-19 Hardship & Help (Transformative Spaces) Pitch In Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund (City of Chicago) Illinois COVID Response Fund (State of Illinois) A Better Chicago Emergency Relief Fund (A Better Chicago) Compassion Fund for CPS School COVID-19 Closures (Children First Fund) Local Business Employee Relief Fundraising (Chicago Fundraisers) Chicago COVID-19 Hardship & Help (Transformative Spaces) Chicago Senior Wellness Fundraising & Volunteering (My Block, My Hood, My City) I Grow Chicago COVID-19 Relief Efforts Fundraising (I Grow Chicago) Medical Volunteering (Illinois Helps) Give Blood (Red Cross) Illinois Volunteer Opportunities (Serve Illinois) Greater Chicago Food Depository Volunteering (Greater Chicago Food Depository) Lakeview Pantry Volunteering (Lakeview Pantry)

New from the Bungalow Post

The Bungalow Chef's Rhubarb Custard Pie (Recipe) It's rhubarb pie season! Get the Recipe

20 Facts About Chicago Bungalows You Might Not Have Known Which fact surprises you most? Get the Facts

Women Build, Too Mary E. Willis built over 30 homes, mostly Chicago bungalows. Discover Her History

Curb Appeal Gardening (For Neighbors and Pollinators Alike!) City Grange's bungalow garden plans. Get the Plans

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The Big Bungalow Picture Browse press about CBA and other related news we care about in our quarterly news-roundup! Enter the Press Room

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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