The 10th Annual Cara Gala
Our signature fundraising event, The 10th Annual Cara Gala is an opportunity for our community to come together in celebration of our mission, while uplifting and recognizing partners who are working to build a more inclusive economy for Chicago and beyond.
Date
Friday, May 16
Time
6:00 – 11:00 pm CT
Venue
The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne, Chicago
Re-Live Our 2024 Event
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Our 2024 Gala Program
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How Cara Collective Transforms Lives
Learn how our community fuels this work – and has helped us place more than 15,000 jobs.
Video
How Cara Collective Transforms Lives
Learn how our community fuels this work – and has helped us place more than 15,000 jobs.
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Da’Sean’s Story
Watch the story of our 2024 Jesse Teverbaugh Distinguished Alumni Honoree Da’Sean Hillsman.
Speech
Kathleen St. Louis Calineto
Cara Collective President & CEO Kathleen St. Louis Caliento shares the power of transformations.
Award
Trailblazer Award
Gala Co-Chair Dr. Suzet McKinney presents the Trailblazer Award to our friends at Allstate.
Award
Jesse Teverbaugh Distinguished Alumni Award
Jesse Teverbaugh presents the Distinguished Alumni Award to this year’s honoree, Da’Sean Hillsman
Speech
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Gala Co-Chair and Illinois Secretary of State Alex Giannoulias addresses attendees of the 9th Annual Cara Gala.
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Jim Reynolds
Gala Co-Chair and Loop Capital CEO Jim Reynolds addresses attendees of the 9th Annual Cara Gala.
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Judge Charles Burns
Gala Co-Chair and Cook County Circuit Court Judge Charles Burns addresses attendees of the 9th Annual Cara Gala.
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Tom Owens, Jr.
Tom Owens, Jr. addresses attendees of the 9th Annual Cara Gala.
Support our Signature Event
Advanced sponsorships for our 10th Annual Cara Gala now on sale. Download our sponsorship form for more information. Please contact Annie Drew, adrew@carachicago.org, (312) 628-7909 to learn more.
2024 Honorees
Allstate
Trailblazer Award
Mario Rizzo, President, Property-Liability, accepting
Da’Sean Hillsman
Jesse Teverbaugh Distinguished Alumni Award
2024 Gala Co-Chairs
Judge Charles Burns
Circuit Court of Cook County
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias & Josephine Giannoulias
State of Illinois
Dr. Suzet McKinney
Sterling Bay
Jim & Sandy Reynolds
Loop Capital
Thank You to our 2024 Sponsors & Contributors
Presenting Sponsor
Transformations Sponsor
Jobs Sponsor
Opportunity Sponsor
Hope Sponsor
Equity Sponsor
In-Kind Sponsor
* As of 4/29/24