About Us

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Founded in 1955, Care Ring is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing health services for the uninsured, underinsured or those lacking access to affordable, high-quality preventive health care. The organization annually serves more than 7,600 people in Mecklenburg County and is a leader in collaborative efforts to improve community health.

Care Ring has 3 areas of focus: Access to Care, which includes our Care Ring Clinic, Physicians Reach Out, and Community-Based Care programs; Maternal-Child Health, which includes our Nurse-Family Partnership and A Guided Journey programs; and Access to Nutrition, which includes our on-site Food Pantry, in partnership with Nourish Up. 

Learn more about these individual programs in our "Services" tab. 

Our Mission

Empowering individuals with limited resources to establish and maintain good health.

Our Vision

We envision a community that promotes, protects and improves the health and wellbeing of all people. Care Ring is a vital link in achieving this vision.

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Our Core Values

  • Compassion

    We believe every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and kindness.
    We are passionate about caring for the people we serve.

  • Integrity

    We act responsibly and ethically in our individual and collective actions, always striving
    to be inclusive and open in fulfilling our mission.

     

  • Collaboration

    We embrace poverty-fighting partners and actively seek partnerships with other individuals and organizations to best serve those in need.

  • Empowerment

    We strive to empower the people we serve, encouraging them to take responsibility for their health by giving them the tools and the education they need to thrive.

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