Cara Chicago

Happy Small Business Saturday! 🎉 We're so proud to partner with a diverse group of amazing businesses here in Chicago (scroll through to see just a few!). We look forward to building even more meaningful partnerships in the year ahead! Thrilled to support and partner with these amazing small businesses: Floral and self-care Black Men Flower Project, @planksandpistils, @beelovebuzz, @labyrinthmadegoods, @beyondmeasurecandles, @naturesdezzert, @hhplift Restaurants and bars Bombay Eats, @cafebabareeba, @ch.barandtable, @chicagoempanadamama, @everythingbarchicago, @laopengyouchi, @nancyspizza, TITÙN COCKTAILS Café and Bakery @brownsugarbakeries, @musecoffeestudio, @chocolatuzma, Insomnia Cookies, Books and packaging Packed with Purpose, @semicolonchi #SmallBusinessSaturday #SupportLocal #ChicagoPartners #ShopSmall

It's the Cara Season of Giving! That means it's your opportunity to transform a life this holiday season. Thanks to the support of current and former members of our Board of Directors, your investment today will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000! 💸 This generous offer is available until December 3, so don’t wait to donate. You can transform a life TODAY at caracollective.org/give. #CaraSeasonOfGiving | #GiveBack | #SupportJobSeekers | #TransformAlife | #CommunityImpact | #LetsGetToWork

Happy Thanksgiving to our incredible Cara Collective community! 🦃✨ We are so deeply grateful for the supportive, engaged, and motivated community we create together. Each of us plays an important part of doing this work and driving our mission forward, and we couldn't ask for better friends to join us in this work. Here’s to a joyful Thanksgiving and a season full of gratitude, connection, and warmth!

This month, we celebrated an incredible Tribute to the Stars! ✨ From the inspirational motivations to the unforgettable moments shared with our friends and partners, it was a great day to remember. Check out the full gallery to relive the magic: https://lnkd.in/g2ciAQpu

It's a great day for a #GreatWall! 🎉 Congrats to the newest members of the Cara alumni who reached one year on the job! Martin H. (Rush University Medical Center), Nelson P. (Amazon), Preston S. (EATALY CHICAGO, LLC), Kevin N. (UChicago Medicine), Diamond G. (Northwestern Medicine), Joe E. (Chicago Transit Authority), Darrin N. (AKJ Industries), James M. (Bedford Park Transportation). And congratulations to our Cara Collective staff who also celebrated one year one the job today! Jared W. (Staffing Specialist), Hugo P. (IT Support Coordinator), Deaje M. (Employment Specialist), Dominique D. (Contract and Compliance Specialist). We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished! #LetsGetToWork #ThatsMyFriend

We are so incredibly thankful to be connected to so many wonderful partners. Thank you, Bally's Chicago, for today's donation and for all the support you continue to show our job seekers! We could not do this work without you friends like you. #ThatsMyFriend | #LetsGetToWork

Hey Tyrone! #RingThatBell 🔔 Congratulations: Tyrone on your new role as a Community Health Worker at South Side Healthy Community Organization! Good luck on your new opportunity, we can't wait to see what you'll accomplish! #LetsGetToWork | #MotivateMe | #ThatsMyFriend

Hey Alicia and Chardell! #RingThatBell 🔔 Congratulations: Alicia on your new role as a Server at Northwestern Medicine and Chardell on your Line Cook role at Blue Plate Catering! Good luck on both of your new opportunities, we can't wait to see what you'll accomplish! #LetsGetToWork #MotivateMe #ThatsMyFriend

Congratulations to Brandy A., our latest #CleanslaterOfTheMonth! Thank you, Brandy, for your dedication to keeping our neighborhoods beautiful. 🌱🌿🌻 #LetsGetToWork #CleanslaterOfTheMonth

In 2024, Cara Collective helped more than 1,000 people on their path to meaningful, life-sustaining employment. But our work is more than a number; our work is about lives, families, and realizing dreams. Your donation to the Cara Season of Giving will help even more motivated job seekers in 2025 to transform their lives and realize their dreams. Will you help transform a life today? Make your gift at caracollective.org/give #GiveBack | #SupportJobSeekers | #TransformAlife | #CommunityImpact | #LetsGetToWork | #CaraSeasonOfGiving