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The Results

Review our Quarterly Performance Updates for up-to-date information on The Cara Program's results.

 

+ Over 2,200 disadvantaged individuals placed into quality full-time jobs

+ Currently 72.2% of participants remain employed for more than one year

+ The current average hourly wage for participants is $10.73, more than $4.00 above the federal minimum wage.

+ Over 80 plus Chicago area companies hire Cara participant

+ More than 500 participants enrolled into The Cara Program matched savings initiative

+ Over $100,000 paid out in matched savings

+ Dozens of Cara graduates are now homeowners

+ Hundreds of parents have reclaimed custody of their children


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