Cara Chicago

On June 19th, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with wonderful news. The Emancipation Proclamation had gone into effect, freeing all African Americans from chattel slavery. Though there are still hurdles we cross on our journey toward , represents the hope that keeps our pushing for progress.

Our office will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Please take this time to rest and reflect!

Don't miss out on our partnership with Taureaux Tavern to turn cocktails into career opportunities!🍹

Now through June, we’re honored to be Taureaux Tavern's featured nonprofit partner. Together, we’re raising a glass to opportunity with the Bell Ringer Spritz - their featured cocktail that supports our work to eradicate poverty through employment.

A portion of proceeds from every order helps connect job seekers with training, resources, and employers, opening doors to sustainable careers and long-term success. So stop in, sip with purpose, and help fuel pathways to lasting success.

Hey Andre, ! Congrats on your new role as a Production Worker with our friends at Fillmore Linen Service.

This week, we were honored to host our friends from Civic Works (Baltimore, MD), Erie Neighborhood House (Chicago, IL), Samaritan Resource Center (Orlando, FL), United Against Poverty (FL), and Urban Alliance (Kalamazoo, MI). They joined Cara Plus for the latest cohort of our Workforce Development Solutions Lab. This immersive lab, led by Cara Collective staff, explored socio-emotional skills training, retention strategies, new partnership development, and so much more for our friends to take back to their organizations.

Is your organization ready to build a workforce development program? Learn more at: https://caracollective.org/cara-plus/workforce-development/workforce-development-solutions-lab/

Hey Michael, ! Congrats on your new role as an Inventory Technician with our friends at Canon Business Process Services.

We made it a great day with our friends at The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC). Thank you for helping us conduct mock interviews and organize our clothing room.

Interested in bringing in your team for a service day?

Learn more at https://caracollective.org/volunteer/

Hey Tatanisha, ! Congrats on your new role as a Production Worker with our friends at Fillmore Linen Service.

Next Thursday, we are excited to partner with our friends at Robinhood for a special virtual fireside chat. Join Cara Collective's Chief External Affairs Officer Tara Harper and Robinhood Chairman & CEO Vlad Tenev as we explore what it takes to move people from poverty to prosperity. Grounded in our shared commitment to expanding pathways to financial prosperity, we’ll discuss what’s working, what barriers remain, and what’s needed to advance greater financial inclusion for all.

This is a free, virtual discussion. RSVP requested at https://caracollective.org/robinhood-virtual/

Your clutter can do good. 💚

Cleanslate Junk Removal offers residential and office cleanouts, from single-item pickups to full truck loads — including yard waste, furniture, appliances, and electronics recycling. Our fast, friendly crews make decluttering simple while helping keep Chicago’s communities clean and vibrant.

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We made it a great day yesterday with our friends at Ares Management! Thanks for hosting our participants for mock interviews

Interested in getting involved? Learn more at www.caracollective.org/volunteer.