Can social enterprise and nonprofits play nicely? Logan Quan, Cleanslate’s Manager of Business Administration, argues the two can make a happy marriage – and learn from...
In October 2011, Cleanslate was featured as No Margin, No Mission's Social Enterprise of the month. Cleanslate was recognized for its track record of proven outcomes and...
The Cara Program is thrilled to share that Eric Weinheimer, President & CEO, has been recognized for excellence in leadership by two prominent Chicago institutions:...
In late 2009, the success of The Cara Program’s social enterprise, Cleanslate, created the opportunity for us to launch a new joint venture social enterprise with Mercy...
Unfortunately, Chicago is no stranger to violence. In fact, in November 2010, two Cleanslate interns (Field Service Representatives) witnessed a mid-morning shooting...
With an increasing number of foreclosed homes falling into neglect and a growing number of unemployed Chicagoans, Mercy...
The building at 7721 S. Carpenter St. had been vacant for months. The lawn and bushes were overgrown. Some boards had...
Former Cleanslate Crew Chief Cathy Robinson (currently employed at our sister organization, the...
"It’s 7 a.m., and the sun barely peeks from behind the clouds on a cold and rainy Chicago morning. The only bright spot...
Some Chicago area residents are keeping the city streets clean while cleaning up their own lives. Through a...
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