EVENT

    The 8th Annual Cara Gala

    March 24, 2023
    Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

The 8th Annual Cara Gala

Our signature event, The 8th Annual Cara Gala was an impactful and chic evening of great entertainment and even greater company as our closest supporters and friends celebrated our mission. We were thrilled to welcome more than 450 friends to the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, dinner, drinks, and dancing.

Date

Friday, March 24

Time

6:00 – 11:00 pm CT

Venue

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Our Honorees

Bank of America

Trailblazer Award

Dian Lang

Jesse Teverbaugh Distinguished Alumni Award

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Our Program

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Mission

Welcome Video

To help kick of our 8th Annual Cara Gala, we have a special message from our community.
Remarks

Secretary of State Giannoulias

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias welcomes the audience of our 8th Annual Cara Gala.
Remarks

Senator Durbin

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has a special message for the audience of our 8th Annual Cara Gala.
Remarks

President’s Remarks

Cara Collective President & CEO Kathleen St. Louis Caliento addresses the audience of our 8th Annual Cara Gala.
Awards

Trailblazer Award

As part of our 8th Annual Cara Gala on Friday, March 24, 2023, we presented our friends at Bank of America with the Trailblazer Award.
Mission

Dian’s Story

Our alumni honoree Dian shares her journey of going from a life of abuse to allowing herself to love and be loved – all while breaking the intergenerational cycle of trauma.
Awards

Distinguished Alumni Award

As part of our 8th Annual Cara Gala, we presented Cara Alum Dian Lang with the Jesse Teverbaugh Distinguished Alumni Award.
Remarks

Owens Foundation

Katie Mulcahy from our founding family The Owens Foundation helps bring home our 8th Annual Cara Gala.

Thank You to our Sponsors & Contributors

* As of 4/10/23