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Outstanding Community Strategy of the Year

Let's Transform Lives!

"If you can change the way you think, you can change the scope of your life."

"If you can change the way you think, you can change the scope of your life."
Imagine you are Charles. Now imagine what you can do to support his journey.

Spotlight: Charles
Imagine you are Charles. Now imagine what you can do to support his journey.

Let's transform lives!

Cleanslate, a social enterprise of The Cara Program, provides paid transitional jobs in neighborhood beautification which have a dual purpose - invigorating our communities and providing the platform to help individuals build the skills to secure lasting careers.

This is how we do it

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  • #cara student Sandy W. secured a position with Misericordia (@heartofmercy) as a Direct Service Professional! 83 of 310!!!
  • Check out the inspiring things @motivatedbycara students have done for themselves and their families. In... http://t.co/yYkQZeka
  • #cara student Anthony J. secured a position @PalmerHouse Hilton as a Banquet Houseperson! 82 of 310!!!
  • "What has been your greatest accomplishment this week? How did you achieve this?" #motivations
  • thk u! RT @Benevolentnet: A total of 11 supporters helped Brenda get computer she needs to finish her Radiology degree. http://t.co/2AVPtPqK
  • RT @YNPNChicago: 10 #fundraising mistakes NOT to make. http://t.co/oZ6DDPjY
  • ;) RT @s_mansberger: @motivatedbycara Love this - from a TCP student: "Share yourself before you burst"
  • love RT @Erwin: Visited @sebastiengrey for a fitting. Glad 2 c the @motivatedbycara plaque! http://t.co/c38nY2ZK
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Our Partner Programs

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The Impact

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Our Supporters and Customers

  • Armitage Baptist Church
  • Calumet Area Industrial Commission
  • Ravenswood Community Council
  • Skilken
  • Six Corners Association
  • River North Businesses
  • Various Private Groupon Customers
  • 24th Ward TIF - North Lawndale
  • 180° Property Services
  • John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County
  • Illinois Medical District Guest House
  • Little Village Chamber of Commerce
  • Illinois Medical District
  • Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives
  • SSA #32, Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation
  • SSA #42, South Shore Chamber Inc.
  • 53rd Street TIF - Hyde Park
  • SSA #29, West Town Chamber of Commerce
  • SSA #33, Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce
  • SSA #35, Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce
  • SSA #34, Uptown United
  • Department of General Services – City of Chicago
  • Deborah’s Place
  • The Admiral at the Lake
  • The Community Builders
  • The Habitat Company
  • Big Buzz Entertainment Group – Chicago RibFest
  • 57th St. Children’s Book Fair
  • Pitchfork Music Festival

Partner Programs

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