“At Cara, I rediscovered my resilience. I learned that leadership isn’t about waiting for the perfect environment; it’s about creating it. I learned that my ‘gaps’ didn’t define me—they strengthened me.”

“At Cara, I learned there was so much more to life than getting high. I had been stagnant for a long time, but now I wanted to grow. I was determined to take all the information I learned and not just get a job but keep a job too. But most importantly, I finally believed I could go places.”

“My addiction started at a very young age and I had been in that old lifestyle for so long. I never had a voice and didn’t even know myself. Cara helped me start to know myself and see myself in a more positive light.”

“The first thing that Cara did for me was lift me out of my depressive state. Cara has counselors you can meet with free of charge. I learned several techniques to cope with my situation and rediscover my positivity. Without Cara, I don’t know how long I would’ve struggled with my depression.“

“I remember spending the majority of my orientation trying not to cry. I felt ashamed for being unable to find a job on my own and I was afraid because my community had repeatedly let me down. I didn’t know what to expect from Cara, but then my recruiter introduced me to the Great Wall.”

“Cara pushed me to get uncomfortable in sharing. I was asked to look in the mirror and share what I saw. Initially, I saw a lost soul, but I could also see parts of my old self. The exercise made me realize I get to determine who I am.”