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- EIN 46-2818826
- (312) 465-7000
- 167 N Green St 4th Fl Chicago IL 60607-2377 USA
- karmaforcara.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: To promote and teach volunteerism and community leadership to youth and to assist leukemia and cancer patients to increase their hope, quality of life, and ability to get healthy.
Programs: Contributed to living classroom foundation - a foundation that inspires young people to achieve their potential through hands-on education and job training, using urban, natural and maritme resources as "living classrooms".
a microgrant program was established in 2014 as part of the organization's efforts to support youth volunteerism. The organization grants funds to chosen applicants to aid in service projects in the youth's local communities. Gift cards are purchased at various retailers to be used for the grant recipients project.
work was completed on a book for children ages 3-7 on the subject of the importance of volunteerism. It is being distributed free of charge to many schools and libraries in the chicago and baltimore areas. The publication of the book, "cara cookie volunteers" was completed in 2014 and it tells the true story of cara's first time volunteering. The book introduces kids to the importance and benefits of volunteerism and encourages them to get involved in community service.