We are Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit devoted to positively changing lives in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Through HIV prevention, housing and care, our work to end the HIV epidemic is essential to a healthy community.
Until there is a cure, we need friends like you in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Learn how easy it is to get involved.
Your generosity through donations helps us to fulfill our mission of positively changing lives in the fight against HIV/AIDS through prevention, housing and care.
You can honor your friends and families with a donation to Caracole—it’s a great way to give something meaningful (that doesn’t need to be wrapped!) You can either donate online, make your donation over the phone at (513) 761-1480 or mail your check to our office with a note informing us of your honoree. We will be happy to send a letter informing the lucky recipient of your generous donation!
helps us purchase HIV and Hepatitis C kits
helps us cover utility bills for formerly homeless, HIV+ people living in our housing programs
helps us offer translation services for non-English speaking clients
helps us cover the costs of medication for clients unable to afford them
Your gift to Caracole could be matched dollar-for-dollar by your employer. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees, retirees and/or employees’ spouses. Find out if your employer has a matching gift program today!
Caracole is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity
How you can help provide equitable care for generations to come.
We live in a country where healthcare is not evenly accessible—and there is no overnight fix. HIV care is a clear example of the inequality that exists. Caracole works every day to counter this by acting as a relentless force for health equity. We are here and will continue to be here for those who need us. And you can too. Learn more about different legacy gift options available that can help you preserve the future of Caracole’s mission and long-term stability.
The pillars of our mission—prevention, housing and care—are all-encompassing in the fight against HIV. For nearly four decades, Caracole has grown not only in mission, reach, and service, but also in strategy; doing our best to establish best practices as we learn new ways of supporting those living with and at risk for HIV. As an organization, Caracole is committed to the growth and change necessary to stay relevant for those we serve and be the expanding, safe space that our name implies.
If you want to make a significant gift but don’t want to part with funds today or have assets you no longer need, we have several simple solutions.
Wills or Trusts
Make a bequest by naming Caracole in your will or trust. If your documents are already in place you can add an addendum to a trust or a codicil to your will.
Beneficiary Designations
You can name Caracole as the beneficiary of a retirement plan, life insurance policy, bank or investment accounts and real estate. Giving retirement plan assets to charity and other assets to your loved ones may mean your loved ones get more.
How to make your gift:
To name Caracole as a beneficiary, contact your retirement plan administrator, insurance company, bank or financial institution for a change-of-beneficiary form and include this information: Caracole, Cincinnati, Ohio Taxpayer Identification Number: 31-1210524.
Then notify us so we can thank you for your gift!
Please note: gifts can be for general purposes or may be restricted. If restricted, describe any restrictions and include the following: “The Board of Directors of Caracole, in its sole discretion, may modify the purposes of this gift if those purposes become obsolete, impractical or inconsistent with the mission of Caracole.”
Caracole is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity
To schedule a Volunteer Orientation session, please email David White, Development and Events Manager, at [email protected] or call (513) 619-1483.
Take action for positive outcomes in our communities!
Our vision for health equity requires action for change. We champion causes to eliminate negative impact and stigma around HIV and to find new solutions to improve lives in our community and beyond.
Help stock our personal care item pantry!
Having access to proper hygiene and cleaning products is essential to overall healthy living. For people living with HIV, maintaining overall health is imperative.
Personal care items like toothpaste or toilet paper cannot be purchased with EBT cards/SNAP Benefits. With the majority of our clients living with less than $15K a year, we collect donations of the items listed to distribute to our clients in need.
At Caracole, we are committed to preserving dignity for everyone we serve. As simple as it may sound, your donation of these items is an important contribution in making this happen. Thank you!
Remember to add your name and email address in the notes field so we can send you a thank-you. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, your donation is tax-deductible. Save your Amazon receipt for your records.
*denotes high need items
Choose a month in 2024 to hold a company drive to help our clients!
Keeping our pantry stocked with essential basics throughout the year remains a challenge. Help out by signing up your company, house of worship, book club, sorority—any group—to help with our inaugural “12 Months of Caracole” project. We hope to connect with one organization each month of 2024 for donation drives to stock our pantry.
If you’re interested in hosting a drive, please reach out to David White, Development and Events Manager, at [email protected] or call (513) 619-1483.
Help support Caracole when you shop at Kroger or Amazon!
Your everyday shopping can make a significant impact on the lives of Caracole clients. By purchasing items through our Amazon Wishlist or participating in the Kroger Community Rewards program, you help us further our mission!
You can make a real difference in the lives of Caracole clients by purchasing items from our Amazon Wishlist. Your donations help us provide essential personal care, hygiene and household-cleaning products to our clients in need.
Every item you purchase goes directly to Caracole clients. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, your donation is tax-deductible. Save your Amazon receipt for your records.
The kind folks at Kroger give back to the community through their Kroger Community Rewards Program—and Caracole is one of the recipients! We are calling on all of our friends with Kroger Plus Cards to go Krogering and help raise funds for Caracole’s mission. It’s simple to do and will benefit Caracole all year long.
1. Go to kroger.com
2. Click “Kroger Community Rewards” at the bottom of the page under “Community”
3. If you have an account, log in using your information
4. If you do not have an account, click register your Kroger Plus Card
5. Search for “Caracole” or use our NPO # BR471
6. Then, get shopping!
Every time you swipe your Kroger Plus Card when making a purchase, Caracole will receive a percentage of the total—up to $50,000 per quarter!
There is NO cost to you and it doesn’t affect any other Kroger Rewards perks you may be enjoying.
NOTICE: Kroger Rewards registrations must be renewed on the Kroger Community Rewards website. If you have previously signed up, please update your Kroger Plus Card to help raise funds for Caracole!