Our Signature Event
The Cara Gala presented by Loop Capital 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. This dinner event is attended by more than 650 leaders from the civic, philanthropic, nonprofit, and public sectors.
Date
Friday, May 15
Time
6:00 – 11:00 pm CT
Venue
The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne, Chicago
Honoring
Goldman Sachs
Trailblazer Award
Regina Cross, Vice President, Accepting
Seun Ajayi
Jesse Teverbaugh Distinguished Alumni Award
Our Suite Home Chicago Raffle is Now Open!
Get ready to cheer on not one but six of Chicago’s iconic home teams from the best seats in the house. One lucky fan will score an unforgettable lineup of VIP experiences with the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Fire, Sky, and White Sox! Individual tickets and ticket bundles are available below and you do not need to attend the Cara Gala to win! The more entries you buy, the better your chances of living the suite life. Good luck, sports fans! Click here to read our full terms.
Support Our Event
Tickets and sponsorships going fast. Click here to learn more. Questions? Contact Annie Drew at adrew@carachicago.org or (312) 628-7909.
Thank You to our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Transformations Sponsor
Jobs Sponsor
Opportunity Sponsor
Hope Sponsor
In Kind Sponsor
* As of 5/12/26