Who We Are
CARA is a statewide network of hundreds of organizations that educates and informs its membership, the public, and elected officials about issues affecting the well-being of California’s working-class senior and disability community, with a priority on protecting programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Additionally, CARA engages in legislative advocacy to promote and secure fair and equitable living conditions for older adults and people with disabilities at the state and national levels.
What We’ve Done
1300+
Plus visits with statewide legislators advocating for older adults
950k
Members through our 250+ affiliated unions and community groups
97
Educational Forums on civic engagement, social services, and other issues
What Others Say
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Their support helps us continue the work of advocating for a more just, equitable future for all Californians. We couldn’t do it without you. We’re proud to recognize the incredible organizations and individuals. Thank you!
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Announcements
CARA SHOWS UP BOLD FOR THE CALIFORNIA LABOR FEDERATION AND SBCTC LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
This Joint Conference brings together Labor leaders from all over California, including CARA retirees, to deepen their understanding of what’s happening in Sacramento, to lobby for priority legislation, and to network and increase labor’s power and solidarity.
Dolores Huerta and over a 1000 Constituents Rally for Hands Off Medicaid
CARA and Health Access protest Valado's vote for budget cuts in Bakerfield
Want to Fight the Federal Cuts? Join our Wednesday Phone Banks!
Have an hour? Sign up to join our one-hour virtual phone banking sessions every Wednesday at 4pm to save senior programs.
Hundreds outside Young Kim Office for Hands Off Medi-Cal Rally
CARA Member Jim Gallagher Speaks at Medi-Cal Rally. Constituents from local CARA Action Teams and our labor and LTSS4All Coalition Partner attended to say Hands Off Medi-Cal to Young Kim.
