Cara to honor philanthropists Dona and Sam Scott
Cara is pleased to honor philanthropists and civic leaders Dona and Sam Scott at the upcoming Cara Gala presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co. on Friday, April 27, 2018.
The Scotts will receive the Trailblazer Award for their commitment to providing jobs and opportunities to individuals searching for real and lasting success.
Watch Sam speak at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs at their annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner in this video.
“Dona and Sam Scott are a philanthropic powerhouse who epitomize the spirit of our mission,” says Maria Kim, Cara’s President and CEO. “Their commitment to education, employment, and progress in communities that have been historically marginalized is just one measure of how deeply anchored they are in the fight for social justice. What’s more, their innate ability to use their influence, and frankly their charm, to pressure forces across sectorial lines for the betterment of all is exactly the type of energy Chicago needs to reestablish itself as a truly world class city.”
Jo & Alexi Giannoulias and Alison Victoria & Michael Marks will serve as co-chairs for the Cara Gala. The evening event will once again take place at Morgan Manufacturing located at 401 N. Morgan Street in the Fulton Market area of Chicago. With more than 500 expected attendees, the Cara Gala promises to be an unforgettable evening. “This party with a purpose is one for the ages,” adds Kim. “We feel incredibly fortunate to share this evening with our community of influencers and partners.”
In addition to Presenting Sponsor JPMorgan Chase & Co., lead sponsors for the 2018 Cara Gala include Almighty Spirits, Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund, BlueCross Blue Shield of Illinois, BMO Harris, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Conroy Family, Deloitte, GGP, Jo & Alexi Giannoulias, The Habitat Company, Limelight Catering, MillerCoors, Jim & Kay Mabie, Northwestern Medicine, Pat & Rosemary O’Connor, The Owens Foundation, Rivers Casino, Sidley Austin LLP, Sophisticated Living Chicago, Terlato Wines, and United Airlines.
Sponsorships and tickets for the Cara Gala are sold out. To get on the event waitlist, or to make a financial contribution to the Cara Gala, contact Amy Pojman, Events Manager, at apojman@caracollective.org.
