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putting community CARE into action:

What is the Care Card program?

Vada Counseling created the CARE (Community Aid for Resource + Essentials) Card Program to provide extra support to clients struggling to get their basic needs met.

Corporate greed and rising costs disguised as “inflation” have made it harder for many LGBTQ+ Texans to meet their basic needs, and while our therapists offer sliding scale (lower fee) options as needed, we wanted to do more.

The CARE Card program collects donations* from y’all and uses them to provide Kroger, HEB, Walmart, or Aldi gift cards to clients to buy:

  • Groceries

  • Medication

  • Gas

  • Hygiene products

  • Other necessities

Through your financial support, we’re able to quickly distribute these cards directly to the folks who need it most.

*Contributions are not tax-deductible, but they are deeply appreciated.

What If I Can’t Contribute?

We get it. When we have enough to share, we share it; and not everyone has enough to share right now. Instead of funds, you can share this info/page link with others.

And to be clear, no gift is “too small”! Every dollar you give goes directly to the CARE Card Program. We don’t take anything out of your donation, and we cover the credit card processing fees.

To contribute, use the pink box on this page to select a gift amount, decide if this is a one-time gift or recurring, and click “Submit.” You’ll then add in your card details (which we do not have access to) and voila! You’ve made a tangible difference in a neighbor’s life!

3% Cover the Fee

Note: contributions are not tax-deductible, but they are very much appreciated!

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Thank you for supporting queer Texans!

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