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Meet our new Associate Board members
Meet the sixteen newest members of Cara Collective’s Associate Board – emerging Chicago professionals eager... See More
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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
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“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
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“I have my independence again.”
The following is told by Cara graduate Amira, June 2023 Cohort. “Before Cara, I was... See More
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“My nerves were on fire!”
The following is told by Esmeralda, an employed participant of Cara, January 2024 Cohort. “When... See More
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“I stopped feeling the darkness.”
The following is told by Gisselle, an employed participant of Cara, April 2024 Cohort. “Before... See More
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“I found more than I was looking for at Cara.”
The following is told by Elaine, an employed participant of Cara, January 2024 Cohort. “I... See More
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“Cara helped me find my strength.”
The following is told by Vlad, an employed participant of Cara, January 2024 Cohort. “For... See More
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Bryant Transforms His Life at Freedman Seating Company
“Growing up, I was influenced by what was going on around me instead of what... See More
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Maria Knows the Sky is the Limit
“It had been months since I left my old job, so I really needed employment.... See More