Empowering California's Retired community

Our Sustainers

Empowering California's Retired community

Our Sustainers

Empowering California's Retired community

Our Sustainers

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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, prioritizing 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.

An older man and woman are standing side by side outdoors at an event, both smiling at the camera. They are wearing jackets and shirts with “California Alliance for Retired Americans” logos. Behind them are blue and red event tents and other people in the background. The man is wearing a cap and glasses, while the woman is wearing sunglasses and holding a black purse.
An older man and woman are standing side by side outdoors at an event, both smiling at the camera. They are wearing jackets and shirts with “California Alliance for Retired Americans” logos. Behind them are blue and red event tents and other people in the background. The man is wearing a cap and glasses, while the woman is wearing sunglasses and holding a black purse.
An older man and woman are standing side by side outdoors at an event, both smiling at the camera. They are wearing jackets and shirts with “California Alliance for Retired Americans” logos. Behind them are blue and red event tents and other people in the background. The man is wearing a cap and glasses, while the woman is wearing sunglasses and holding a black purse.

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

I have a background in the Civil Rights movement, and CARA was a natural political home for me. I have stayed for 20+ years because I love the work we do.

Pauline Brookes

CARA President

I have a background in the Civil Rights movement, and CARA was a natural political home for me. I have stayed for 20+ years because I love the work we do.

Pauline Brookes

CARA President

I have a background in the Civil Rights movement, and CARA was a natural political home for me. I have stayed for 20+ years because I love the work we do.

Pauline Brookes

CARA President

As a retired eligibility worker, I couldn’t stay home knowing people were still in vulnerable situations with worsening attacks on the programs I spent years helping people receive.

Jennifer Jenson

Fresno Action Team

As a retired eligibility worker, I couldn’t stay home knowing people were still in vulnerable situations with worsening attacks on the programs I spent years helping people receive.

Jennifer Jenson

Fresno Action Team

As a retired eligibility worker, I couldn’t stay home knowing people were still in vulnerable situations with worsening attacks on the programs I spent years helping people receive.

Jennifer Jenson

Fresno Action Team

CARA has power with it's large membership and history. I got involved because we have the power to lobby for real change.

Jim Gallagher

Inland Empire Action Team

CARA has power with it's large membership and history. I got involved because we have the power to lobby for real change.

Jim Gallagher

Inland Empire Action Team

CARA has power with it's large membership and history. I got involved because we have the power to lobby for real change.

Jim Gallagher

Inland Empire Action Team

Our 2024
Convention Sponsors

We’re proud to recognize the incredible organizations and individuals who made the 2024 CARA Convention possible. 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.

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Join our mailing list for regular updates on CARA activities and relevant news.