Ways to Give


Make a Donation
The Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies (C.A.R.E.)
P.O. Box 510234
Punta Gorda, FL 33951-0234
Make a Donation at our ReUse Store


Donations of household goods, clothing, toys, books, etc. are received at C.A.R.E. ReUse Stores in Port Charlotte and Englewood. Items are provided free through C.A.R.E. to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Sales at the ReUse Stores fund C.A.R.E.
ReUse-Port Charlotte
941-624-3488
Mid County Mini Transfer Station
19765 Kenilworth Boulevard
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
ReUse – Englewood
941-697-8800
West Charlotte Recycling Facility
7070 Environmental Way
Englewood, FL 34224
Cell Phone Program
C.A.R.E. accepts donations of used cell phones. Phones can be used by our clients to access emergency services by calling 9-1-1 should they require assistance.
Older phones and chargers are sent to a recycle center for processing. Funds are sent back to C.A.R.E. and deposited as unrestricted donations.
Call 941-639-5499 to donate your phones, or to request a C.A.R.E. donation box that can be set up at your business location. Contact us to pick up the phones when the boxes are full.


Amazon
Some of our wish list items are:
- Client Needs:
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- New Socks (any size)
- New Underwear (any size)
- New T-shirts (any size)
- New Flip Flops (any size)
- Gas Cards
- Gift Certificates to Grocery Stores
- Gift Certificates to Walmart/Target
- Laundry Detergent
- Kitchen Items


Mailing Address:
The Center for Abuse & Rape Emergencies, Inc.
P.O. Box 510234
Punta Gorda, FL 33951
For more information please call: 941-639-5499
What is AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support.
How do I select a charitable organization to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?
On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.
We are listed as Center For Abuse & Rape Emergencies Of Charlotte County, Inc. (C.A.R.E.)
How much of my purchase does Amazon donate?
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges. From time to time, Amazon may offer special, limited time promotions that increase the donation amount on one or more products or services or provide for additional donations to charitable organizations. Special terms and restrictions may apply. Please see the relevant promotion for complete details.
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