Welcome to the Cara Summer Social
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Join us for the (virtual) social event of the summer!
On Thursday, August 27, 2020 we hosted our first-ever interactive virtual event. Summer Social, hosted by the Cara Associate Board and presented by Slalom, Advanced Group, and The Beebe Family, featured food and beverage demonstrations from Chicago’s top chefs, music and entertainment, silent auctions, and more—all in support of transforming lives through the power of a job.
Make a Gift to Support Our Community
Thanks to our friends at Creation Investments, the first $25,000 in personal donations to the Cara Summer Social were matched dollar for dollar. While we succeeded in activating our full match, we still have work to do. Your donation to Cara will:
- Provide hope, personal and professional training, and resources to our motivated job seekers
- Help families and communities rise above intergenerational poverty
- Keep our participants on their pathway out of poverty towards a brighter future

Our Program
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Cara Associate Board President Cordelia Seidel
Cara Associate Board President Cordelia Seidel welcomes our guests to the 2020 Cara Summer Social and shares why this organization matters.

Thank You to Our Summer Social Sponsors
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