Our Community
Brandon Lands His Dream Job and is Just Getting Started
To honor 30 years of Cara’s work to eradicate poverty, we are sharing stories of... See More
Cara Happenings
A Special Message from Maria Kim
Today marks my last day at Cara Collective, and I can say – with absolute... See More
Cara Happenings
Joel Pomerenk Named Interim CEO
Cara Collective and its Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Joel Pomerenk to... See More
Our Community
Meet Our #AlwaysEssential Moms
The global pandemic made us pause and take notice of the bravery and tireless efforts... See More
Our Community
Azeze becomes a landscape leader at Cleanslate
Being a single mom of six is what motivates Azeze, especially in the face of... See More
Our Community
Heidy starts a new career at BMO Harris Bank
Heidy had to grow up fast and learn how to be a mom at 17.... See More
Our Community
Patricia, Cara Collective #EssentialMom and staff member, on her journey from student to teacher
“When I came to Cara as a student in 2005, I was in recovery, having... See More
Our Community
Meet Elizabeth
Elizabeth was working as a nanny, a job she held for seven years, when the... See More
Our Community
Meet Derrick
When Derrick lost his mother in Alabama, he felt he could no longer live in... See More
Our View
The Worst Way to Kill DEI: Ignore Retention
In the wake of America’s most recent racial reckoning, companies have committed to ambitious diversity and inclusion goals. Recognizing the power they have... See More