John Walden Named Chair of Cara’s Board of Directors
Cara StaffAppointment of eight new members brings diverse experiences to Cara’s leadership
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Cara and CD One Price Cleaners Team Up for Clothing Drive
Cara StaffClothing donations will also be used to help re-stock Gentlemen’s Closet, who lost inventory following roof collapse
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Getting to the Heart of Transformation
Cara StaffThink about a time when you couldn’t shake the hurt of a challenging relationship with a friend or family member. How did it impact your sense of self-worth?
Without the courage to be vulnerable, to express care for yourself and the people in your life, we know even the most experienced professionals struggle to find and keep a job. That’s why love is, quite literally, at the heart of true transformation. More…
The New Nine on the Cara Associate Board
Cara StaffMeet the nine newest members of Cara’s Associate Board – emerging leaders eager to volunteer their talents, activate their networks, and bring unique perspectives from the public and private sectors to our mission.
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An update from Cara regarding COVID-19
Cara StaffUPDATED February 25, 2021
Thank you for being part of the Cara community and for your commitment to supporting our job seekers who are ready to lift themselves out of poverty and homelessness. Like you, we continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 and are keeping a close eye on official information and guidance from the CDC, WHO, and both the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago. More…
The Importance of Transitional Jobs
Cara StaffAt Cara, some of our participants build up their resumes and skills with transitional jobs before gaining full-time employment. Learn about these opportunities and why they’re so valuable. More…
How Cara Career Coaching Helps You Get A Job
Cara StaffWe have a team of experts ready to help you learn the skills and navigate your job search so you can launch a meaningful career.
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Meet Ebony
Cara StaffShe’s transforming her life, thanks to your support.
“I am proud to have served my country for two years in the Navy. But after my service ended, I needed to figure what was next for me. It took some time, jumping from one temporary job to the next, before I chose to pursue a career in carpentry.
“Unfortunately, it turned out to be the wrong path for me; I started developing some health issues. My allergy to dust in the wood shop ultimately drove me to seek another opportunity. That’s when I got the chance to join Cleanslate.
Meet Our Employment Partners
Cara StaffLearn about how employers partner with Cara to create lasting systemic change by strengthening communities through inclusive employment. More…
