Meet Pierre
Cara StaffHe’s transforming his life at Cara, thanks to your support. More…
From Father to Son
Cara StaffIn 2013, after decades of homelessness and drug abuse, Willie was ready to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family by coming to Cara. Four years later, his son Pierre did the same. More…
Cara’s Hard-Working Moms
Cara StaffNearly 100 strong moms are currently transforming their life and their family at Cara (and hundreds more are among our alumni). In honor of Mother’s Day, we share just a few of our favorite stories of hard-working moms! More…
Your Support Saved My Life!
Andrea MarinhoSix years ago, I walked into Cara for the first time. I remember feeling so low. I had no hope. More…
Cleanslate Launches Ward by Ward in Chicago’s 29th Ward
Cara StaffSocial enterprise initiative signals a $300k investment in neighborhood revitalization. More…
Leading for Good
Maria KimThe following post includes expanded remarks from Cara President and CEO Maria Kim’s panel remarks at the Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business Leading For Good panel on scale and social enterprises in March 2018:
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Cara Selected to Citi Foundation’s Community Progress Makers Fund
Cara Staff$500,000 Investment in core operating support will enable Cara to expand its reach to opportunity youth.
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Meet Emmett
Cara StaffHe’s transforming his life at Cara, thanks to your support. More…
You Dream What You See
Maria KimThe following remarks were delivered by Cara President and CEO Maria Kim at the 24th annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards.
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