The Center for Working Families in Chicago, IL, known as Cara Collective, is a pioneering organization dedicated to eradicating relational and financial poverty through employment opportunities. Since 1991, they have been providing free workforce training, job placement, and coaching to empower job seekers and break the cycle of poverty.
Through their various entities such as Cara, Cleanslate, Cara Connects, and Cara Plus, they have made a significant impact by creating over 14,000 jobs, with participants earning an average hourly wage of $18.72. By engaging employers, civic leaders, and policymakers, Cara Collective is shifting perspectives and building strong workforce solutions to help individuals experiencing poverty find sustainable employment.
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