National Origins
Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE) was founded in 2002 by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge John C. Ninfo II in Rochester, New York. He created CARE to address the growing financial challenges facing young people by educating them about the consequences of credit abuse and the importance of sound money management. CARE became an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2015 and now operates through several chapters nationwide, powered by volunteers from the legal, financial, and business sectors.
About CARE LA Chapter
Launched in 2018, CARE Los Angeles has quickly grown into one of the most active chapters in the country. Since its founding, the chapter has delivered hundreds of free presentations to more than 5,000 students and community members across Southern California. In 2023, CARE Los Angeles became its own independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, strengthening its ability to raise funds, expand partnerships, and reach more communities with life-changing financial education.