Cara Collective seeks to fuel a courageous national movement to eradicate relational and financial poverty. Through our four entities – Cara, Cleanslate, Cara Connects, and Cara Plus –we engage job seekers, employers, and other organizations across the country to break the cycle of poverty through the power and purpose of employment. Since 1991, we’ve helped more than 8,100 people get placed into more than 13,400 jobs and get started on their path to real and lasting success.
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237 S. Desplaines
Chicago, IL 60661, US
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It's a great day to be launching a new crew in Calumet Area Industrial CommissionSpecial Service Area (SSA) #5! We look forward to doing our part to keep the Commercial Avenue shopping district in South Chicago thriving. #LetsGetToWork
It is an honor to share our 2023 Annual Report. This report is a celebration of the collective spirit and unwavering dedication of our community – thanks to which we are not just a nonprofit organization, but are a movement and a beacon of hope for a brighter future. Read the full report on our website. https://lnkd.in/gJhTqN9k
Tickets for our hottest event of the summer, Summer Social are now available! Join us on August 15 for an evening of music, dancing, and small bites from some of Chicago's top chefs. You won't want to miss this opportunity to satiate your pallet, bid on our auctions, and support our job seekers. Head to our website to get your early bird tickets for a $25 discount while they're still available. #CaraSummerSocial #LetsGetToWork https://lnkd.in/gKuyGgfm
Since the age of 18, Cristina relied of the prison system to stay out of homelessness. Then she met someone who introduced her to Cara, and that's when things started to change. Read Cristina's trailblazing story on our blog. #MotivateMe | #ThatsMyFriend https://lnkd.in/g3Hn7iQH
We are still reeling from the second annual Health & Wellness Fair hosted at Cleanslate Chicago last Friday! Relive the fun by scrolling through our photo gallery. To our job seekers who joined us, the partners who support us, and the community that hosts us, thank you so much for such a memorable day. We can't wait to see you all next year! #CaraHealth | #ThatsMyFriend https://lnkd.in/gW8HHfB3
“Since day one, I’ve just been trying to take whatever the program has to give me." When Derrick came to Cara, he made a commitment to work hard on bettering himself. Today, he is reaping the rewards. Read his story at: https://lnkd.in/g4earJDD #LetsGetToWork #TransformationTime #SPRINGForward
A big thanks to our friends from Women Investment Professionals (WIP) Chicago for spending the afternoon with us conducting nearly three dozen mock interviews with our job seekers. Thanks for making it a great day! #LetsGetToWork #ThatsMyFriend
The social event of the summer is back! Join us Thursday, August 15 for the 2024 Cara Summer Social. We will be serving small bites from some of Chicago's top chefs and premier restaurants in support of Cara's job seekers. You won't want to miss this evening that promises to satisfy your palate and empower our community! Early bird tickets now available. Save $25 at www.carasummersocial.com. #CaraSummerSocial #LetsGetToWork
Cara Collective's offices and Cleanslate's operations are closed today as we commemorate Juneteenth Freedom Day. In honor of this day of liberation, we’re highlighting our core values of community and equity. While we have a long way to go to unravel systemic racism, we want to celebrate the progress achieved while continuing to reflect on the work that still needs to be done. We wish our entire community a safe and contemplative day. #LetsGetToWork #Juneteenth
We certainly made it a great day today by welcoming some of the youngest members of our Cara community to our offices. Our 3rd annual Bring A Kid To Work Day was filled with fun, friendship, and lots of activities. #ThatsMyFriend #bringakidtoworkday