Cara Happenings
We’re celebrating 15 years of Cleanslate!
15 years ago, we took a big step. Through a generous seed investment by Goldman... See More
Cara Happenings
Cleanslate Launches in Chicago’s 6th Ward
Social enterprise initiative signals a $125k investment in neighborhood revitalization.... See More
Cara Happenings
Cleanslate Launches Ward by Ward in Chicago’s 29th Ward
Social enterprise initiative signals a $300k investment in neighborhood revitalization.... See More
Our Community
Meet Shavelle
He’s transforming his life at Cara and Cleanslate, thanks to your support.... See More
Our Community
Meet Donna
She’s transforming her life at Cara, thanks to your support.... See More
Our View
Civility is Not Dead, it’s Just Waiting for the Bus
My husband and I joke that the Addison bus stop just outside the Blue Line... See More
Our View
The Benefits of Finding Social Enterprise Equilibrium: Cash and Change
Three quarters of a typical nonprofit’s budget is spent on programming, easily making programming its... See More