Cara Chicago, founded in 1991, is a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating poverty and creating opportunities for individuals in Chicago, IL. Through their four entities - Cara, Cleanslate, Cara Connects, and Cara Plus - they provide free workforce training, job placement, personal and professional coaching, and transitional jobs in exterior maintenance. With a focus on equipping job seekers, engaging employers, and shifting perspectives on poverty, Cara Collective has made a significant impact, with over 14,549 jobs created since its inception, a social return on investment of $5.97, and a one-year, same-firm retention rate of 65%.
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