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CARE, Community Alliance for Respect and Equality, is a group of Susquehanna Valley
residents committed to the belief in equal treatment for all. We support and value
the contributions of diverse individuals—men, women, and children of every background,
racial heritage, religious or spiritual tradition, age, sexual orientation, cultural
affiliation, or socioeconomic background.

Overall, the Alliance is given to the principles of inclusion and diversity with the
ultimate aim of helping to create the kind of community in which the rights of all
peoples to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are fully acknowledged. We value
the rich and varied experiences of Susquehanna Valley residents and believe in the
strength of diversity. We seek to promote understanding and connection among ourselves
and the larger community.

Members of CARE meet monthly to engage in constructive discussions and to envision
positive actions that will address current concerns in our area. We inform and
educate each other and seek methods of responding to prejudice in our community.
We host events to celebrate our many backgrounds and to foster connections among
community residents of all cultures and ages.
CARE is part of a larger state-wide network of Unity Coalitions, citizens' groups
promoting equality, diversity and nonviolence.

CARE serves the community by:
- organizing and contributing to community activities that enhance
appreciation for diversity
- providing resources to local schools that will promote positive relations,
increase respect, and improve cultural understanding
- offering community education programs and sensitivity workshops to local governments,
business, houses of worship, civic organizations, social service agencies, and other groups
- serving as advocates and consultants for individuals and groups with particular
concerns
- working with the local media to enhance community awareness and promote justice

Liason Chair:
Advisory board members:
- Dave Ambrose
- Freddi Carlip
- Ruth Cohen
- Coralynn Davis
- David Deibler-Gorman
- Christy Emigh
- Babbette Faison
- Val Foster
- Charisse Hines
- Ann Longenbach
- Keith McNeil
- Lois Passi
- Cindy Peltier
- Mimi Rice
- Iris Rifkin-Gainer
- Chris Sabas
- Margie Torres
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