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…
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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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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Meet Christopher
Cara StaffHe’s transforming his life at Cara, thanks to your support. More…
Theresa Roche Appointed to Cara Board of Directors
Cara StaffCara has formally announced the appointment of Theresa Roche to its Board of Directors. Roche assumed the term from Robert Roche, who has been a tenured Director for the past several years. The motion was made by Mark Carroll, Nominating Committee Chair, and was seconded by Chairman Emeritus Tom Owens Sr. More…
Andy Gloor Named to Cara Board of Directors
Cara StaffCara is excited to announce the appointment of Andy Gloor to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, term expiring on January 1, 2020. The motion was made by Mark Carroll, Nominating Committee Chair, and was seconded by Chairman Emeritus Tom Owens Sr. More…
From Hangry to Activated in 72 Hours
Maria KimCorralling 75-ish social entrepreneurs is no small feat. They’re chatty, they’re connectors, and, with the right dose of caffeine, they’re insatiably curious and are always on the hustle for smarter, more creative ways to go after social solutions that stick. More…
