We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable older people learn

The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE) is a non-profit organization, based in Philadelphia, that has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable older people since 1977.

CARIE fulfills its core mission to improve the well being, rights and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education, and action through a "case to cause" model of advocacy that serves to promote equal access to justice and addresses problems and issues on both the individual and the systemic levels.

News & Events

PA House Hearing on Elder Abue

(February 16th, 2012)
 

CARIE presented testimony at a Pennsylvania House Aging & Older Adult Services Committee hearing about elder abuse and older adult protective ... Read More »

White House Blogs About CARIE Volunteer!

(February 16th, 2012)
 

Kathleen Sebelius, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, wrote about the SMP program and the fight against fraud for ... Read More »

We’re Having a Party!

(February 8th, 2012)
 

CARIE is having a 35th anniversary party and you are invited!  The party is on March 22 from 5 to ... Read More »

Seeking Auction Donations and Sponsors

(February 6th, 2012)
 

CARIE's 35th anniversary cocktail party and auction will take place on May 9, 2012 at the World Cafe Live.  CARIE ... Read More »

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