Community Access & Resilience Education

Breaking the cycle between food insecurity, healthcare access, and preventable disease

CARE walks alongside underserved individuals as they navigate healthcare, nutrition, and benefits — not just pointing to resources, but getting people there.

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500+ People served
20+ Workshops
6+ Partnerships
Our Goal

Interrupt the Cycle Before Crisis Strikes

Food insecurity and limited healthcare access compound each other. Through Enrollment Assistance, Education Outreach, Digital Literacy, and Transportation, CARE turns “you're eligible” into “you're enrolled, informed, and able to show up.”

01

Nutritious Food

Access to food assistance and nutrition support that households can actually use.

02

Preventive Care

Education people can act on — screenings, wellness, and early detection.

03

Clear Navigation

A practical path through healthcare and benefits systems.

04

Getting There

Help enrolling and support getting to appointments and offices.

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Services

Four Pillars of Support

Programs designed to be accessible, culturally sensitive, and community-focused.

Pillar 1

Enrollment Assistance

We help people navigate and enroll in benefits they already qualify for.

  • Medi-Cal and Medicare enrollment
  • CalFresh applications and renewals
  • Eligibility requirements and documents
  • Connections to local food resources
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Pillar 2

Education Outreach

Free workshops brought to shelters, schools, and community centers.

  • Preventive healthcare and early detection
  • Digestive and colon health
  • Nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits
  • Women's health and healthcare navigation
  • Clinic referral list and info booklet
Pillar 3

Digital Literacy Program

Closing the gap when barriers to care happen online first.

  • Step-by-step Medi-Cal and CalFresh online applications
  • Scam awareness for healthcare and benefits fraud
  • Telehealth setup and virtual appointment literacy
Pillar 4

Community Transportation

Approved benefits mean nothing if someone can't physically get there.

  • LA Metro LIFE Program enrollment support
  • $11 Metro taxi vouchers via CCSI
  • Navigator Model: accompany or coordinate rides to SSA, Medi-Cal, interviews, and medical visits
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Eligibility Assessment

Find Out What Benefits You May Qualify For

Answer a few questions for estimated eligibility and potential benefit ranges — then visit a CARE site for personalized help.

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Estimated Eligibility

Based on your responses · benefit ranges are estimates only

Estimates only. Actual eligibility and benefit amounts depend on additional factors. Visit a CARE enrollment site for personalized assistance.

Partnerships

Community Partners

CARE's impact comes from organizations who trust us to serve their communities alongside them.

Central Community Services Inc
Center for the Pacific Asian Families
LA Mission
LA CCNP
Colorectal Cancer Alliance
The Medica Zone USC Chapter

Interested in partnering with CARE? Reach out here.

Board of Directors

Meet the Team

Our board leads CARE's four pillars — enrollment, education, digital literacy, and transportation.

Sophie Tan
Sophie Tan
President

Oversees CARE's vision, partnerships, and strategic planning across enrollment, education, digital literacy, and transportation.

sophiet@usc.edu
Ellen Kim
Ellen Kim
VP of Enrollment Outreach

Expands Medi-Cal and CalFresh access, builds clinic and pantry partnerships, and initiated CARE's Digital Literacy Program.

ellenhki@usc.edu
Ryan Kim
Ryan Kim
VP of Educational Outreach

Designs CARE's health education curriculum, coordinates outreach to schools and shelters, and manages social media.

rkim8149@usc.edu
Miriam Lee
Miriam Lee
Secretary

Maintains organization and communication — meeting notes, documents, attendance, and cross-team coordination.

miriamjl@usc.edu
Zach Chang
Zach Chang
Treasurer

Oversees internal operations, budgeting, expense tracking, and fundraising coordination.

zjchang@usc.edu
Joshua Koh
Joshua Koh
Director of Programs & Community Engagement

Plans events and workshops, and coordinates logistics, scheduling, materials, and on-site operations.

jkkoh@usc.edu
Advisors Team

Faculty & Mentors

Guidance from researchers and community partners who shape CARE's model.

Dr. Jane Lee
Dr. Jane Lee
Faculty Advisor · Associate Professor, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Dr. Lee's research addresses health disparities among racial, ethnic minority, and immigrant populations, with a focus on how migration-related processes shape health behaviors and access to care. Her community-based approach informs CARE's model of walking alongside the people we serve.

jlee6288@usc.edu
Events & Schedule

Upcoming Outreach Events

Enrollment drives, health workshops, digital literacy sessions, and food distribution partnerships.

CARE community outing with CCSI
Date Time Event Location
September 11, 2026 6:00 PM
Enrollment Drive
 MacArthur Park
September 12, 2026 12:00–2:00 PM
Enrollment Drive
 LA Mission
September 15, 2026 1:00–2:00 PM
Health Workshop
 CPAF Shelter
October 10, 2026 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Annual Health Fair
 CCNP
Contact

Get Involved

Interested in volunteering, partnering, or receiving assistance? We'd love to hear from you.

Volunteer Opportunities

Join outreach, enrollment support, education, and Navigator rides.

Community Partnerships

Partner with CARE to expand healthcare access in your community.

Donations & Sponsorships

Support rides, workshops, and enrollment outreach. Donate securely online.

Enrollment Assistance

Get help with CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and related benefit programs.
Contact CARE
@carehealthproject carehealthproject@gmail.com