Cara Chicago’s Post

Looking at photos from last year, we cannot wait for this year's Summer Social presented by American Realty Advisors on August 15! What could be better than networking AND sampling bites from the top chefs in Chicago? Early bird tickets are going fast! Follow the link below to get yours before Monday. #CaraSummerSocial https://lnkd.in/gKuyGgfm

Thank you to our friends at Aon! Yesterday they sat with our job seekers to coach them through mock interviews. Our job seekers rely on these to complete their Cara journey and make it on the #CaraGreatWall, and we couldn't do them without volunteers like Aon. #ThatsMyFriend

Last week, we joined Lina Bankert on 'The So What from Boston Consulting Group (BCG)' to discuss barriers justice-informed job seekers face in finding lasting employment. You won't want to miss hearing from our leadership on this pressing topic. Listen below on the podcast platform of your choice! #LetsGetToWork https://ow.ly/LhjU50SuMSj

Early bird tickets are now available for the hottest night of the season! Join us on August 15 for Summer Social presented by American Realty Advisors, hosted by our Associate Board. This exclusive event is your opportunity to have a gourmet experience tasting the best work of some of Chicago's most prominent chefs - all while supporting our mission to end relational and financial poverty. Get your early bird tickets while they're available! https://lnkd.in/gKuyGgfm

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