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The Annual Golf Classic is Back!

06/25/2013

Join us for a day on the greens at one of Chicagoland's top courses, Bolingbrook Golf Club, and support The Cara Program's critical job training and placement services for 500+ individuals this year. 

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013       WhereBolingbrook Golf Club

Morning Registration: 7am         Afternoon registration: 11am
Morning shotgun: 7:30am          Afternoon shotgun: 12:30pm (soldout)      

                                Lunch: 11am-1pm
                                Cocktail Reception: 5:30pm
                                Dinner & Auction: 6:45pm

If you're interested in golfing in the morning or advertising at the event, click here to purchase online or contact Erica Wheeler at (312) 798-3304 or ewheeler@thecaraprogram.org

A big thank you to this year's generous sponsors:

Title Sponsors:                 Silver Sponors:
Owens Family                   ABM Janitorial Services
                                           Advantage Futures LLC
 Gold Sponors:               Consentus
Advanced Group               Thomas J. Dwyer & Associates
BNY Mellon                        Greater Illinois Title Co.
Pierce & Associates        Jones Lang LaSalle
Rivers Casino                    Laurus Strategies
                                            Northwestern Memorial Hospital
                                            Bob & Carol Passaneau Foundation
                                            Standard Bank
                                            Sterling Bay
                                            Twin Lake Total Return

Queens of Heart

02/23/2013

Thank you to all who came out to support The Cara Program and jeweler Kendra Lockhart of Caramel Studio for "Queens of Heart," a jewelry art opening on Saturday, February 23 at Fortunate Discoveries Gallery (1022 W. Armitage). We enjoyed sangria tasting, a fashion show, jewelry from Kendra Lockhart's collection, and more. A special thanks to Kendra Lockhart for organizing this benefit event!

Celebration of Hope 2012

09/21/2012

 Thank you for making Celebration of Hope 2012 a night to remember! Your support helps The Cara Program provide critical job training, placement and retention services to hundreds of motivated Chicagoans. Check out our Facebook page for photos from the event.

Celebrate the End of Summer at Untitled

08/29/2012

Celebrate the end of summer with The Cara Program!

Join us on Wednesday, August 29th at Untitled (111 W. Kinzie) in River North from 6-8pm!

Owner Mark Bushala and team will be offering drink specials just for friends of The Cara Program.  Enjoy $5 draft beer or $10 specialty punch with Cara staff, volunteers, Associate Board members, and supporters. $3 from every glass of punch will be donated to The Cara Program.  

We hope to see you there!

Tribute to the Stars 2012

06/12/2012

The Cara Program's is proud to present our annual Tribute to the Stars Luncheon. Join nearly 400 community members in celebrating The Cara Program's employed students and the corporate partners who have helped further our mission. Seating is limited and registration is required to attend.

When: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 12:00PM - 1:30PM

Where: Old St. Pat's Church Hall (700 West Adams St.)

Online registration is now closed. Please contact Erica Wheeler at (312) 798-3304 or ewheeler@thecaraprogram.org if you are interested in attending. Sponsorship opportunities are available and can be purchased here or by contacting Erica Wheeler.

 

Thank you to the generous sponsors who have already supported Tribute to the Stars 2012:

Motivations Sponsor

Northern Trust

 

Event Sponsor

The Owens Foundation

 

Gold Sponsor

Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund, Inc./ The Judicial Sales Corporation

University of Chicago Medicine & The University of Chicago

 

Silver Sponsors

ABM Janitorial

Roberta & Roger Hughes

O’Connor’s Career Coaching

Passaneau Foundation

Pierce & Associates

Quantum Polymers, Inc.

Standard Bank & Trust

 

Table Sponsors

Diversified Retirement Corporation

Jones Lang LaSalle

Jeff Madden

Mercy Housing Lakefront

Northwestrern Memorial Hospital

Roche Family Foundation

Lance Russell

Thomas Dwyer & Associates

True Partners Consulting

Twin Lake

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