Our Community
Q&A with Judge Charles Burns
In honor of Fair Chance Month, we asked Judge Charles Burns about the (W)RAP program,... See More
Our Community
Segorie’s Journey from the Streets to Stability
“I grew up on the West Side of Chicago in Cabrini Green, a neighborhood known... See More
Our Community
Kelvin Goes from Grief to Transformation
“I was in a dark place. My son was murdered on Thanksgiving and the pain... See More
Cara Happenings
Our Annual CD One Price Clothing Drive is Back
Note: Our 2025 Clothing Drive has ended. Thank you to everyone who supported our motivated... See More
Cara HappeningsOur Community
Meet our new Associate Board members
Meet the sixteen newest members of Cara Collective’s Associate Board – emerging Chicago professionals eager... See More
Cara Happenings
Mayor Johnson Announces $30 Million in Community Development Grant Awards
City funding will support 14 projects that will invest more than $148 million across Chicago... See More
Our Community
“I needed to find a way to start my life over.”
The following is told by Tyrone, an employed participant of Cara, May 2024 Cohort. “In... See More
Our Community
“I have my independence again.”
The following is told by Cara graduate Amira, June 2023 Cohort. “Before Cara, I was... See More
Our Community
“My nerves were on fire!”
The following is told by Esmeralda, an employed participant of Cara, January 2024 Cohort. “When... See More
Our Community
“I stopped feeling the darkness.”
The following is told by Gisselle, an employed participant of Cara, April 2024 Cohort. “Before... See More