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Seun Finds Joy
“I was born and raised in Northern Nigeria. My parents were raising my siblings and... See More
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Nicole Realizes Her Potential
“Before Cara, I felt stuck and unsure of my next steps. I was a bus aide for... See More
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Peter Keeps His Promise
“For most of my life, I worked in hospitality. I grew up in restaurants, and... See More
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Dennis Changes His Trajectory
“I grew up on the West Side of Chicago as the second oldest out of... See More
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Karin Norington-Reaves Named Cara Collective President & CEO
Cara Collective’s Board of Directors is honored to announce Karin Norington-Reaves will assume the role... See More
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Rich Finds His Place in the World
“I started working in facilities maintenance at the age of 17. I even worked with... See More
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LaKeita Pursues the Life She Wanted
“I had built a promising career in education and loved every minute of it. But... See More
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Bernita Reclaims Her Strength
“I grew up in a small community south of Chicago as the second youngest of... See More
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Naila Finds Her Motivation in the Great Wall
“Before coming to Cara Collective, I was a depressed, directionless college dropout. “I endured a... See More
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Rebecca Rediscovers Her Resilience
“I didn’t have a great quality of life before I came to Cara. I had... See More