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
110+
Educational Forums on civic engagement, social services, and other issues
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Friday Forum: Lobby Day Prep Session
Watch the most recent Friday Forum hosted by CARA as we learn about refining our stories and about the bills that are important to retirees and our communities.
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Healthcare
Rural Healthcare for Seniors and Hospital Closures
A discussion on the trends in rural healthcare, including closures - the reasons why and what we can do to reverse the trend.
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Healthcare
CARA Members Bring the Voices of Seniors to Sacramento
CARA Members Participated in the California Labor Federation Lobby Day
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Healthcare
CARA Members Fight for Our Health at Sacramento Lobby Day
CARA activists joined with hundreds of others in the Healthcare Coalition today to lobby against cut to Healthcare, increasing revenues, and agreeing to meet with activists as these issues move forward.
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