$513,411 $5.97 $3,136,001 71% PERFORMANCE UPDATE. Who We Are. How We Measure Impact. How You Make A Difference FIRST HALF FY18 (JULY - DECEMBER 2017)

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1 PERFORMANCE UPDATE FIRST HALF FY18 (JULY - DECEMBER 2017) Who We Are We are people who believe in opportunity. We are a community that builds success. We are made up of motivated job seekers, passionate donors, active volunteers, savvy social investors, corporations with a conscience, and a top-notch dedicated staff. Together, we propel a mission with the strength of many. Through our workforce and leadership development training and social enterprises, we prepare motivated people affected by poverty to unlock their power and purpose to create real and lasting success. How We Measure Impact Our Employment Impact measures all jobs both temporary and permanent secured during this time period. Note that one person may have multiple jobs in their journey (e.g. one or more transitional jobs to build marketability and one permanent placement). These numbers include participants who began their job(s) this year, whether their Cara journey started this year or in a prior year TOTAL JOBS PEOPLE EMPLOYED TRANSITIONAL JOBS EMPLOYMENT IMPACT short-term positions meant to gain experience PERMANENT & LONG-TERM PLACEMENTS high-quality positions that provide stability and advancement opportunities The results of Cara participants jobs are measured in our Societal Impact, including financial earnings and tax contributions, as well as our social return on investment. Finally, our Participant Impact (inside page) gives a sense of who comes to Cara and measures how many people began their journey and secured their first job during this time period. For a full breakdown of how numbers were determined, see our appendix at bit.ly/caraupdate OF PERMANENT & LONG-TERM PLACEMENTS 37 AVERAGE HOURS WORKED WEEKLY AVERAGE WAGE $12.45 EARNED How You Make A Difference 71% ONE-YEAR RETENTION FOR PERMANENT & LONG-TERM PLACEMENTS When people are employed, their lives improve. The income they earn and the confidence they gain means employed Cara participants start saving money, move into stable housing, reunite their families, and do their part to make our communities better for all of us. Your help transforms lives. HAVE PERMANENT 85% HOUSING SOCIETAL IMPACT $3,136,001 TOTAL ANNUAL EARNINGS OF EMPLOYED CARA PARTICIPANTS $513,411 TOTAL ANNUAL TAX CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY EMPLOYED CARA PARTICIPANTS $5.97 BACK TO SOCIETY FOR EVERY $1 YOU INVESTED

2 Who Comes to Cara PARTICIPANT DEMOGRAPHICS Our participants are motivated adults who want to break the cycles of poverty and homelessness by finding more than just a job. They are ready for gainful employment a situation where the net pay, at the very minimum, meets basic-living needs. It is employment through which an individual derives a sense of purpose, pride, and growth; and it is employment that fuels momentum towards a career the kind of success that, once people have a taste of, pushes them to better themselves, their families, and their communities. 19% EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 16% 65% high school GED less than 12th grade We believe we are only at our best when our participants have the abilities to reach these goals. That s why our programs go beyond workforce development to also focus on socio-emotional skills. We have a well-defined, well-measured process designed to help participants navigate their personal pathway at Cara, ensuring they have the tools needed to hit every milestone along their journey to self-sufficiency. none felony misdemeanor only 7% 3% 39% 8% CONVICTION HISTORY 62% 53% 11% RACE / Black/African-American ETHNICITY White PARTICIPANT IMPACT Hispanic other 79% PEOPLE COMPLETED CARA S 356 FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING GENDER & AGE 256 PEOPLE SECURED THEIR FIRST JOB, A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE TOWARD FUTURE SUCCESSES 41 40% AVERAGE AGE WOMEN TOP EMPLOYERS EXPERIENCE OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

3 JIM s Story Jim felt lost. For more than 15 years, he was a Catholic priest, presiding over a congregation and serving as a spiritual leader. But to Jim, it wasn t right. Something was missing. But he didn t know what. I left the priesthood in the middle of a recession. All I wanted was to find a job that would fit me, but my search was aimless. I felt withdrawn, directionless, and disappointed in myself. For ten years, Jim job-searched with no real outcome. He would find an odd job here or there but within two weeks, he was back to square one. To avoid having to live in a shelter, he moved back into his parents house. Nearing his mid-50s, he was scared he was going to spend the rest of his life looking for a job. In his job, Jim works out of the Howard terminal, assisting customers at stations on the Red, Purple, and Yellow Lines. Like all jobs it has its challenges, but every day Jim encourages himself to employ a different lesson he learned at Cara such as showing up to work early and ready to start his shift or always giving his all to any task he faces on the job. He has also learned another important lesson to pay it forward. Jim reveals he likes to set aside a little bit of each paycheck to purchase six single-ride tickets to give to CTA riders in need. When I see someone a student, a poor person, someone who needs help I ll give them a ticket. It s a simple gesture, but it really changes someone s day. One guy was so grateful he was thanking me all the way up the stairs to the platform. Today, Jim is excited about what his future holds. He feels confident in himself and his job. He s started saving towards getting his own place to live and is already thinking about advancing in his career with the CTA. I feel like this is a foot in the door for me. When I was unemployed, every day was an off day. I felt aimless. I don t feel that way anymore and I am very grateful to have that. Your support helps Cara participants unlock their power and purpose! Thank you for investing in Jim and others like him. Jim first heard of Cara from a friend. Initially, he struggled with the thought of opening up to others to be emotionally raw. But he realized if he was going to unlock his power and purpose, he was going to need to have a more-open mind. I wasn t good at thinking outside the box, but Cara gave me the skills to do that and to learn more about myself. When you look at yourself and know you have to change, it can be uncomfortable but it can also be rewarding. Cara helped me regain my faith in myself! With his newfound confidence in himself, Jim was able to secure a Customer Service Assistant position with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) this past October. Immediately, he felt something he had been missing for more than a decade pride. Some of my best memories are from when I was working in high school or college and having that feeling of accomplishment after a full day of work. I have that feeling again.

4 ready. IRVING PARK AVONDALE ROGERS PARK EDGEWATER motivated. made in chicago! PORTAGE PARK DUNNING MONTCLARE BELMONT CRAGIN COMMUNITY OF ORIGIN FOR CARA PARTICIPANTS HUMBOLDT PARK AUSTIN EAST GARFIELD PARK WEST GARFIELD PARK NORTH LAWNDALE SOUTH LAWNDALE NEW CITY WEST ENGLEWOOD CHICAGO LAWN ENGLEWOOD AUBURN GRESHAM CHATHAM WASHINGTON HEIGHTS Greater than 10% 6 10% 1 5% Less than 1% WEST PULLMAN UPTOWN LAKEVIEW LOGAN SQUARE LINCOLN PARK WEST TOWN NEAR WEST SIDE WEST LOOP NEAR NORTH SIDE NEAR SOUTH SIDE BRONZEVILLE DOUGLAS GRAND BOULEVARD HYDE PARK WASHINGTON PARK WOODLAWN SOUTH SHORE GREATER GRAND CROSSING SOUTH CHICAGO EAST SIDE SOUTH DEERING PULLMAN ROSELAND CARA LOCATIONS Downtown Campus Southside Campus Hire Our Participants Cara participants are motivated, trained, and ready to work. To learn more, contact Kathie Stokes at or kstokes@carachicago.org. Come For A Visit Contact Ellen Kinczewski at or ekinczewski@carachicago.org to schedule a day to attend Motivations and see the unique way we start each day. Invest In This Work Your donation will give a motivated person the chance to overcome poverty with a quality job. Contact Beth Lye at or blye@carachicago.org. 237 S. DESPLAINES CHICAGO, IL CARACHICAGO.ORG

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