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Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Alta Cair -
Connecting Organizations
to Communities to
Strengthen Health & Access
AltaCair brings together partners and resources to strengthen communities across the Rio Grande Valley.
Partners
Who We Are
A Connector Between Organizations and Communities
AltaCair Foundation serves as a connector between organizations and communities with the greatest needs. Through collaboration, leadership, and action, we help bring resources, partnerships, and solutions where they matter most.
01
Listening
We gather insight directly from communities and sector leaders to understand real needs and priorities.
02
Collaboration
We unite organizations across healthcare, education, business, nonprofits, and government.
03
Activation
We turn ideas into action through fairs, programs, outreach, and strategic initiatives.
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Advocacy
We help move conversations, partnerships, and policy toward long-term community health solutions.
Our Approach
How We Create Impact
Four pillars drive everything we do — ensuring lasting, community-led change across the Rio Grande Valley.
01
Listening
We gather insight directly from communities and sector leaders to understand real needs and priorities.
02
Collaboration
We unite organizations across healthcare, education, business, nonprofits, and government.
03
Activation
We turn ideas into action through fairs, programs, outreach, and strategic initiatives.
04
Advocacy
We help move conversations, partnerships, and policy toward long-term community health solutions.
Programs in Action
Turning Compassion into Change
Hands-on programs designed to address real, immediate needs,
while building long-term health equity in our colonias.
A Message from Our President
“I believe every resource has a story worth telling — a story of advocating, contributing, and being a resource for the people who need it most.”
Dr. Rashmi Chandran is a dedicated community leader with 35 years of service in the Rio Grande Valley. A native RGV-er for 75 years, her deep commitment to community work has earned her an exceptional reputation in the region. She co-founded the Colonia Health Care Initiative.
AltaCair is a growing and is proudly led by people who believe in the RGV. The Foundation embraces Dr. Chandran’s core values of advocacy and community collaboration: she firmly believes that everyone speaks and can speak, that all deserves to be heard.
Dr. Rashmi Chandran
President & Founder, AltaCair FoundationHavana Nights: Bet on AltaCair was a success!
Together, we gathered nearly 400 community leaders, partners, sponsors, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of purpose-driven giving to strengthen health access across the Rio Grande Valley. Explore the moments that celebrated connection, generosity, and lasting impact.
Impact in Motion
Our Work in Numbers
Measuring what matters — the reach, relationships, and results that define our mission.
150 +
Partner Organizations
1000 s
Served Through Outreach Efforts
Multiple
Sector Convenings Annually
Growing
Community Initiatives Across the RGV
Join the Work of Building a Healthier Rio Grande Valley
Whether you give, volunteer, partner, or advocate — your support helps move access forward.
Donate
Your financial contribution directly supports programs that transform lives and create health equity across the RGV.
Become a Partner
Leverage our network to amplify community health impact. Organizations across all sectors are welcome to collaborate.
Volunteer
Contribute your skills and passion. We welcome healthcare professionals, educators, and community advocates.
Join the Work of Building a Healthier Rio Grande Valley
Whether you give, volunteer, partner, or advocate — your support helps move access forward and strengthens our community for generations to come.
Receive Updates, Stories & Opportunities
Stay informed on programs, events, and ways to make an impact across the Rio Grande Valley.