An Introduction to Pro Care
At the heart of Pro Care is a commitment to a holistic model of support that understands and embraces the diverse needs of our families and communities. As a Pro Care leader, these individuals are dedicated to promoting our freedom to thrive– delivering the support we need at any age, funding our futures and economic wellbeing, and guaranteeing choices about the care we receive. Pro Care goes beyond providing immediate assistance; it’s about building a sustainable future where everyone, regardless of their background, can thrive.
Why Pro Care Matters for Mothers of Color
Comprehensive Family Support
Pro Care ensures that every generation, from children to the elderly, receives the support they need to live healthy, fulfilling lives. This means world-class education for your children, excellent healthcare for our family, and peace of mind for our elderly relatives.
Valuing Your Work
Whether we work inside or outside the home, whatever that work looks like, our contributions are invaluable. We are worth communities where our needs are met and we are paid the true value of our labor, native or newcomer, childcare worker or delivery driver, old or young.
Fighting Racism & Promoting Healthcare
No matter the color of our skin or zip code we live in, mothers and families deserve dignity and peace of mind when we visit the doctor’s office, pharmacy, or emergency room. But for too long politicians have stood by while corporate health care systems treat women of color worse and choose not to take our needs seriously. Pro Care is our way of standing up for a society where our families are treated with the respect and care we deserve.
What is Care?
Care is multifaceted. It means resting easy knowing our needs will be met, no matter our income, family situation, or who we love, ensuring we can care for our family and community. Our communities would not run without our care, and so it’s time our politicians delivered the care programs, reliable insurance, and good-paying jobs we’re worth.
Beyond Immediate Family: Care extends beyond our immediate family to include looking out for our neighbors, being safe in our communities, and feeling economically stable. Joining together for Pro Care means all of us can seek the care we need, , including those of us with disabilities.
Advocating for Comprehensive Policies: We advocate for comprehensive care, emphasizing the importance of dignity and eliminating the racism wealthy corporations choose to perpetuate in order to profit, so that we all receive high-quality outcomes, no matter the color of our skin.
Direct Cash Payments: Funding our futures means direct cash payments, stimulus packages, and initiatives like RX Kids and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) that ensure all our families have the freedom to thrive.
Celebrating Community Wisdom: We Celebrate the wisdom of our communities and leaders who champion care-focused policies. Together, we are electing and creating leadership that understands and acts with our best interests in heart, so that we all have the care we need to live full, fulfilling lives.
Promoting Fair Wages: Wealthy corporations have ratcheted up health care costs for their own greed. When we come together, we will ensure they pay what they owe in taxes and fair wages, so that we all have the freedom to thrive and experience real economic wellbeing.
Why Pro Care Now?
In today’s political landscape, when we show up for each other, we demonstrate exactly what it means to be Pro Care, standing as a beacon of hope and practical support. Together, we will elect leaders that listens and actively engages to and addresses our needs.
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Pro Care is about seeing the whole person, the whole family, and the whole community, no matter our race, place, or background. It’s about providing comprehensive support that enables everyone to lead dignified, fulfilling lives. And, it’s how we build a better, more equitable future for all.
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Join us in championing Pro Care and making a real difference in our communities. Together, we can build a future where everyone thrives.
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