Chavonne A. (She/Her)

Cara Collective - Chicago

After spending time in a recovery home, Chavonne came back into the main-stream with a fresh perspective on life. She has since partnered with Cara Chicago and been set up with a new job, home, and other resources to give her the support she needs to make a new way for herself!

“Cara [Collective] Chicago is great! I got connected with them while I was in a recovery home that they were affiliated with. They helped [me] get stable employment, they helped with clothes, a CTA pass, the furniture bank experience - everything. I was able to get my life back.”

-Chavonne A.

“I really love everything, especially the love seat in my office - it really stands out. The movers did a great job arranging everything and even set up my bed for me! So that was awesome, but honestly I was just happy to get a bed.”

-Chavonne A.

“Our organization has worked with you before, but this is personally my first time here. All I can say is that I’m really impressed with everything. There’s so much nice [furniture] to choose from. […] I wish more people knew about this service.”

- Caseworker from Cara Collective Chicago

ABOUT CARA CHICAGO:

Cara Collective believes that there is an incredible and untapped talent pool in our country – one comprised of people often experiencing homelessness and poverty. Our job is to unlock the strengths they already have and showcase them anew to the world. We engage job seekers, employers, and other organizations across the country to break the cycle of poverty through the power and purpose of employment.