Organization - CARE, Inc.

The Community Association of Resources for Education, Enrichment and Economics, Inc. (CARE) was established in 1996 to serve the needs of disadvantaged communities, families and youth with resources, education, enrichment and economic opportunities.

Description:
We offer a variety of programs and activities in the Arlington community. We work with several non-profits to encourage collaborations and resource sharing. Our services have included organizing and planning programs and activities for families and youth with a focus on teens and parents. We provide a series of sessions to prevent teenage pregnancy, encourage positive behaviors and work with at-risk youth on social and academic development. We offer parent cooperatives for summer programs and activities to meet the needs of parents today.

History:
Since 1996 we have provided the following community based programs:
Families Involved Together for Preventing Early Pregnancy (FIT for PEP)
Summer BAsic SKills, ETc.
The Real World Crew
Summer Time And Reading Together (S.T.A.R.T)
Nauck Youth & Teens Afterschool
Boys to Men
Workshops & Retreats
College Prep & Planning
Special Events and Fundraisers
Program Planning and Organizing

Contact people:

Portia Clark, Program Coordinator, (703) 486-0058, (email) Ayana Wilson, Program Director, (703) 615-1116, (email)

Address:

P. O. Box 6361 Arlington, VA 22206

Directions:

From 395 take the Glebe Rd/Marymount Exit North. Get in your left lane immediately and turn at the first light 24th Rd. Go to the stop sign at bottom of hill and cross intersection to Kenmore Street. Go. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: None   Nearest Bus Stop: 10 or 23 stops on Kenmore, 2-3 minute walk