In honor of Black History Month, CARA Collective hosted a conversation with social enterprise leaders who create opportunities for job seekers facing barriers to employment.

Conversations with CARA: The Business of Profit and Purpose. February 19, 2025.

They discussed a variety of topics around social enterprises, from the role these businesses play in workforce development to the impact they have on the communities they serve. Kathleen St. Louis Caliento, President & CEO of Cara Collective, moderated the conversation.

Panelists included Brenda Palms, President & CEO of North Lawndale Employment Network, Janelle St. John, Executive Director of Growing Home and Pamela Bozeman-Evans, Chief Operating Officer of New Moms.

You can view the recording here: https://caracollective.org/conversations/

Conversation was recorded and is available online.

 

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