Cara Means Friend - 4:33
Maria Kim, Cara
Posted Dec 13, 2019
Cara provides help for the homeless and the impoverished with their programs. With emotional training and healing from their past, individuals can also attend boot camps for job training.
Hosted by: Ellee Pai Hong Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
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