Empower futures, change lives today
CARE is building stronger, healthier communities through integrated healthcare services, prevention, social services, housing stability, education, and empowerment efforts that address today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities.
WE SHARE
WE PREVENT
WE CARE
WE EMPOWER
+250,000
lIVES TOUCHED
About Us
Who We Are
Community Action for Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting behavioral health, prevention, social stability, and long-term community empowerment through evidence-based programs, education, social services, and collaborative partnerships.
CARE serves individuals, families, and communities particularly those experiencing economic hardship by addressing the interconnected factors that influence wellness, opportunity, and quality of life. Our work spans prevention and behavioral health, social services, housing stability, education, youth development, and empowerment initiatives, allowing us to respond holistically to community needs.
CARE integrates prevention, social services, housing stability, education, and empowerment initiatives to reduce risk, strengthen protective factors, and build pathways toward self-sufficiency and resilience. We work across schools, housing communities, faith-based institutions, and neighborhood settings to support safe, stable, and thriving communities.
Our approach is grounded in equity, cultural responsiveness, evidence-based practice, and community collaboration, ensuring that our programs remain adaptable, accountable, and responsive to emerging challenges and opportunities.
Dr. Annabel Obinna-Akakuru
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
PROGRAMS ANDS SERVICES
Charity With Difference
Get Inspire and Help
Learn how CARE’s work is transforming communities and discover meaningful ways you can get involved, support our mission, and make a lasting impact.
Send Us Donations
Your generosity helps CARE expand prevention, housing stability, social services, and empowerment programs that strengthen communities and change lives.
Become A Volunteer
Join CARE as a volunteer to make a meaningful impact through community-based programs and outreach
Empowering futures
Strengthening communities through prevention, social services, empowerment efforts, collaborations and sustainable support.
Community partnerships
Building strong partnerships with schools, faith-based organizations, agencies, and community organizations to expand impact and create lasting change.
Transparent operations
Operating with integrity, accountability, and transparency to ensure responsible stewardship of resources and community trust.
Events
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Virtual
You and Your Mental Health
Weekly
Middletown Ohio
Reset & Rise” Youth Vision Experience
Theme vibe: New beginnings + creativity
31ST JAN 2026
Facts
We have funded projects for
2M
people around the world
23,500+
Donations
70,000+
Funds Raised
200+
Volunteers
Your questions answered
Get informed now. Answers to your common questions
Frequently asked questions
Find quick answers to common questions about CARE, our work, and how you can support our mission.
How can i donate ?
You can support Community Action for Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) by making a secure online donation through our website. Donations may be made as one-time or recurring contributions and are used to support CARE’s prevention, housing stability, social services, and community empowerment programs. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
How are funds utilized ?
Donations and grant funds are used to support CARE’s mission-driven programs, and also to support program operations, staff training, evaluation, and organizational sustainability to ensure services are delivered effectively, ethically, and with accountability.
CARE is committed to responsible stewardship, transparency, and compliance, ensuring resources are used to maximize community impact.
Can I volunteer internationally?
CARE periodically offers international volunteer opportunities through partner-led and program-specific initiatives. International volunteering is subject to program availability, local partnerships, eligibility requirements, and applicable regulations. Interested individuals are encouraged to complete a volunteer interest form or contact CARE directly to learn about current or upcoming opportunities.
Hear from our supporters
Voices of impact. Our supporters share stories
CARE helped me learn how to set goals and believe in myself. The programs showed me that my voice matters and that I can make positive choices for my future
Diche
Youth
Being part of CARE made me feel supported and encouraged. I learned skills that help me at school and at home, and I know there are people who care about me. Before CARE, I didn’t think about leadership or community much. Now I feel confident speaking up, working with others, and planning for what I want to become.
Jeff
Youth
Volunteering with CARE has been incredibly meaningful. I’ve seen firsthand how prevention and empowerment programs can change lives and strengthen entire communities
Victory
Volunteer
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