ABOUT CARES
Compassion, dignity, access, and hope.
CARES exists to help bridge the gap between medical need and financial access for people with disabilities and medical impairments throughout the Caribbean.
OUR MISSION
A mission rooted in care
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for financially disadvantaged individuals with disabilities and medical impairments throughout the Caribbean by expanding access to essential healthcare, medical procedures, advocacy, and compassionate support that promotes health, dignity, and hope.
OUR VISION
A healthier, more independent future
We envision a Caribbean where every individual, regardless of physical ability or financial circumstance, has access to the medical care, resources, and support needed to live a healthier, more independent, and fulfilling life.
OUR PURPOSE
Removing financial barriers to necessary care
Our purpose is to provide financial assistance, advocacy, and charitable support that helps individuals with disabilities and medical impairments throughout the Caribbean obtain necessary medical treatments, surgeries, healthcare services, and related resources.
OUR PURPOSE
How CARES approaches its mission
CARES seeks to identify people experiencing demonstrated financial need and help connect them with charitable assistance, advocacy, resources, and support related to necessary medical care and procedures.
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CARES will also develop community-based fundraising initiatives, including campus-centered sales opportunities, to generate charitable support while engaging students and other community members in the organization's mission
Fundraising activities are connected to the larger goal of expanding access to care, dignity, and hope throughout the Caribbean.
Human-Centered Values
Compassion, dignity, hope, and accessibility
Our design and messaging consistently communicate compassion, dignity, hope, credibility, and human connection — never portraying people receiving assistance in a demeaning or exploitative way.
Compassion
Meeting people with empathy and genuine care at every step.
Dignity
Representing every individual with respect and independence.
Hope
Believing that access to care can change lives for the better.
Accessibility
Working to remove financial barriers to essential healthcare.