Engaging Kare Inc.
Building Innovative Solutions to Address Community Health Challenges.
Bringing communities, partners, education and resources together to create healthier and more connected communities.
Who We Are
Public Health. Community. Innovation.
Engaging Kare is a community-based nonprofit organization that develops innovative and culturally responsive approaches to public health through education, partnerships, community engagement, access to resources, and meaningful health conversations.
Our Approach
The KARE Framework
The KARE Framework guides how Engaging Kare develops partnerships, programs, resources, and educational experiences that address community health challenges.
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Key Stakeholders
Centering the voices and leadership of the communities most impacted by health disparities.
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Access
Removing barriers so every community member can reach the health information and services they need.
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Resources
Connecting people to trusted tools, programs, and support networks that strengthen community health.
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Elite Education
Delivering high-quality, culturally responsive health education that informs, empowers, and inspires action.
Our Work
Programs That Meet Communities Where They Are
Women & HIV
What's the Tea with HIV
A culturally responsive community experience creating a safe and affirming space for Black women to discuss HIV prevention, testing, PrEP, sexual health, and wellness.
Chat Care Connect
A peer-centered support initiative creating opportunities for women living with HIV to connect through conversation, education, wellness, and community.
Youth & Young Adults
KARE Compass Youth Initiative
Creates engaging opportunities for youth and young adults to build health knowledge, access trusted resources, and participate in conversations that support informed and healthy decision-making.
Community Health
Black Excellence Coalition
A collaborative community approach bringing organizations together around HIV testing, prevention, PrEP access, treatment, retention, and community health education.
Talk with Koiya
Live conversations and digital storytelling that combine authentic dialogue, health education, community engagement, and access to HIV testing and prevention resources.
Faith & Health
Gospel Fest
Brings faith, music, and community health together in an affirming environment where participants can access HIV education, testing, prevention information, and connections to community resources.
Signature Initiative
A Walk for Change
A Walk for Change brings the community together to raise awareness, reduce HIV-related stigma, and generate financial support for organizations providing HIV prevention, testing, care, and support services.
Our Impact
Community Impact
Creating measurable impact through community-centered public health initiatives, partnerships, education, prevention, and access to care.
377+
People Engaged
Across community health initiatives (2025–2026)
251
HIV Tests Facilitated
Through programs and community partnerships
136+
HIV Home Test Kits Distributed
Expanding access to HIV testing
$178K+
Raised Through A Walk for Change
Supporting community HIV organizations (2024–2025)
47K+ Digital Reach | 8 PrEP Referrals & Linkages | 500+ Clients Supported
Cumulative impact reflects verified 2025 outcomes and completed 2026 activities to date.
Get Involved
There Are Many Ways to Support Engaging Kare
Whether you're an individual, community organization, healthcare system, corporation, or foundation — your support helps us build healthier communities.