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
Seun Ajayi
Jesse Teverbaugh Distinguished Alumni Award
Support Our Event
Tickets and sponsorships now available. 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 3/26/26