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CARE (originally Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe), was founded in 1945 to provide relief to survivors of World War II . The relief came in " CARE Package s", which were U.S. Army surplus 10-in-1 Food Parcel s left over from the planned U.S. invasion of Japan . The service let Americans send the packages to friends and families in Europe . Each CARE Package cost $10 and was guaranteed to reach its addressee within four months. The CARE Web Site says about its name that " {Link without Title} hen CARE began in 1945, the name stood for "Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe." As CARE's activities broadened, this was changed to the "Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere." Today the name is used in its own right rather than as an acronym. Official mission CARE's Mission (from http://www.careusa.org/): Our mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experience, we promote innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility. We facilitate lasting change by:
Guided by the aspirations of local communities, we pursue our mission with both excellence and compassion because the people whom we serve deserve nothing less. See also
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