Cape CARES
Central American Relief Efforts
Providing Medical and Dental since 1988
Our Mission
Cape CARES is a Honduran nonprofit humanitarian organization. We maintain no religious or political affiliation. We endeavor to deliver high quality community-based care to people living in rural Honduras, including team-centered primary care, medical and dental treatment, preventive care, health education and training for the local communities.
Together, we can make a difference!
Cape Cares Special Projects
Financial Aid Program
The Cape CARES Financial Aid/Scholarship Program provides assistance to brigade volunteers to facilitate participation of a diverse volunteer group in terms of economics, age, gender, race, experience and cultural background. This program has been established as a part of our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within our organization.
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Cape CARES is asking all past and present volunteer to chip in $10-$50 to help us fund our financial aid program!
Get Involved
We are so happy you’re interested in getting involved with our work here at Cape C A R E S Central American Relief Efforts. There are so many ways for you to help, and we truly appreciate each and every effort. By lending your support, you’ll become a valuable part of our Organization and help bring medical and dental care to thousands of people in Honduras.
The Board of Directors at Cape CARES
stands in solidarity against Racism
The Board of Directors at Cape CARES Stands in Solidarity Against Racism
We support those who are speaking out against the longstanding pattern of systemic racism that results in violent deaths and serious health disparities of Black, Brown, and other marginalized peoples.
We understand that systemic racism also affects the health of people and communities around the world including Black and Non-Black Honduran people in the communities that we work with in Honduras.
We commit
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to act intentionally to challenge racist structures and practices and to promote health equity.
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to align with global best practices by following the ideals of collaborative community involvement in Honduras
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to actively work to diversify our board and our volunteers
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to continue antiracist education and practices within our organization
Partner with Us
Our goal is to provide the best possible care to our patients in Honduras, which includes community participatory actions. Cape CARES has developed a Community First program which increases our reach and scope of our work. We are looking for individuals like you to sponsor a community and provide support to our volunteers and the communities we serve.
Volunteer in Honduras
Join a Cape CARES team and experience a week of service and camaraderie that will change your life! Our volunteers come from all walks of life and represent 43 states and 5 foreign countries. Whether your expertise is dental, medical, optical, translation, fundraising, teaching, we invite you to join us. Come be part of a Cape CARES team!
“We seemed to have a very high number of young children and families this year. Many families came for well visits and were in absence of major health problems, evidence of a primary pediatric care model.”
Quote from a Volunteer
Contact US
PMB #1024
265 Chelmsford Street STE 7
Chelmsford MA 01824
(617) 356-0833
