Cara Happenings
Our FY23-FY25 Strategic Plan
We are committed to access, equity, and opportunity. It is an incredible honor to present... Read Article
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Bridging the Digital Divide in a Completely Digital World
How do you learn digital literacy skills…digitally? That’s the question the team at Northwest Side... Read Article
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Behind the Scenes of Northwest Center
Q&A with Northwest Center Executive Director, James Rudyk This Labor Day, we are highlighting the... Read Article
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Cara Means ‘Friend’ and We’ve Got One in Northwest Center
This Labor Day, we are highlighting the community organization who made it possible for Cara... Read Article
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Eradicating Poverty in Chicago’s Northwest Communities
In 2016, our Cara Connects team wondered how we could expand our reach to Chicago’s... Read Article
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Looking to Virtual Digital Literacy Education
Cara Connects had to look with new eyes in order to change their traditional in-person... Read Article
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Martha Opening Doors to Opportunity
“Everything changed when my company closed; I was out of a job. When I... Read Article
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The Habitat Company: Providing a Place to Call Home
Insights from Allen Bosbyshell, The Habitat Company Community Manager “The Habitat Company manages properties across... Read Article
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StreetWise: Connecting U.S. Government to Communities
Insights from Alexandria Maloney, StreetWise Employment Specialist “StreetWise partners with Cara Connects to create employment opportunities for... Read Article
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Keith Makes Sure Everyone Counts
Keith’s Story “When I connected with StreetWise in 1995, I was struggling with addiction. But... Read Article