Senior Vote is CARA's peer-to-peer voter education program — real members picking up the phone to talk with fellow seniors 65 and older about what's on the ballot for Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and housing protections. It's nonpartisan by design, with CARA members making roughly 500,000 calls and reaching more than 5,000 undecided voters across target districts in the last election cycle.
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Thank you
Thank you to everyone who made CARA’s 23rd Annual Convention and Senior Vote Forums possible. View the full digital program book below.
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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Programs
CARA offers a variety of programs to enrich the lives of our members through advocacy and community engagement
Education
Access guides, webinars, workshops, and other resources built to support members in navigating and enriching retired life.
Announcements
Forums
Ballot Measures Forum: Your Voice. Your Vote. Our Future.
Join CARA on August 28th at 12:00 PM for a timely discussion on ballot measures that impact older adults and our communities. Be informed. Be engaged. Make your voice count.
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Healthcare
🎉 We’re halfway through CARA’s 23rd Annual Convention, and Southern California is UP NEXT!
CARA members are gathering across California to connect, organize, and make our voices heard. Our regional conventions are also an opportunity to meet with legislators and advocate for the issues that matter most to seniors and retirees.
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Healthcare
Honoring Jodi Reid: A Celebration of Leadership, Service & Community
Join as we celebrate Jodi Reid's extraordinary dedication and enduring legacy of advocacy, leadership, and service to older adults and retired Americans.
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Forums
Join the Upcoming Friday Forum: Protect Yourself: Spotting Al Scams Targeting Seniors
Join CARA for our Fabulous Friday Forum Series on how artificial intelligence is being used in scams to target older adults. Learn how fraudsters use voice cloning, fake messages, and online scams to steal personal information, money, and Medicare benefits. This presentation will help you recognize warning signs, protect yourself online and over the phone, and learn where to report scams and get help.
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