
About Us
We believe that there is an incredible and untapped talent pool in our country one comprised of people often experiencing homelessness and poverty. Our job is to unlock the strengths they already have and showcase them anew to the world. Here’s how we do it.
CULTIVATE STRENGTHS
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all method. Together we build on your unique strengths and find the best pathway to employment based on your experience, situation, and aspiration.
SHIFT PERSPECTIVES
In the classroom, we work with our participants to shift their perspectives on what’s possible for the future. And in our partnerships with employers, we guide them to new and untapped talent.
BUILD SKILLS
Through education, encouragement, and access to resources, we help participants increase their employability, and employers advance toward equity and inclusion.

Providing a pathway out of poverty for motivated job seekers through personal and professional training, job placement, and supportive resources.

Creating transitional jobs and providing communities with litter abatement, graffiti removal, power washing, and landscaping services.

Sourcing quality job candidates to fill critical entry-level and temporary positions at leading Chicago-area companies.

Engaging organizations and employers to grow diverse, inclusive workforce practices so everyone has access to quality employment.
Our Story


Our Impact
See how Cara Collective measures success and sees the social return on investment by the purpose-driven work we do every day.

Our Team
We know we can all go further when we go together. Meet the team that keeps Cara Collective moving forward and accomplishing our goals.

Our Community
Everyone needs a little motivation to help them reach their goals. That’s why we’ve made this part of our process. Find out more about how we share inspiration every morning.
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