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USR Cares is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to expanding the safety net for residents of Upper Saddle River when faced with a catastrophic event or illness. USR Cares will also be a resource for residents to help find assistance and solutions for specific needs such as transportation or grocery shopping or providing meals. USR Cares has a network of volunteers comprised of Upper Saddle River residents, medical professionals, community organizations, and local businesses.
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In 2015, a tragedy occurred in our town. Two children, already faced with a terminal diagnosis of their mother, suddenly lost their father. It was clear the community needed to step in and support this family. Residents of USR readily volunteered to provide daily home-cooked meals, tutoring, school lunches, plowing & shoveling, pool care, and much-needed rides into the city for treatment each week. This all needed to be quickly organized and done without chaos. With the help and support of the USR community, this family was able to experience a better quality of life during a tragic time. For this reason, USR Cares was created in memory of this loving mother, daughter, friend, and neighbor.
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We provide financial and non-financial support for neighbors and families in our community who are facing a temporary crisis, whether it is related to a health or a financial emergency. .Since 2017, USR Cares has helped more than 50 families, individuals and couples who requested our assistance when faced with a crisis.For more information about our care and crisis committee and the resources this committee provides, click here: https://www.usrcares.com/care-and-crisis
We also develop and deliver programming for Upper Saddle River seniors.
Beginning in 2020, USR Cares expanded its stated mission to focus also on our senior community in Upper Saddle River in an effort to address loneliness and isolation in this growing segment of our neighborhood.
We deliver and proactively support programming, events and initiatives for the Upper Saddle River seniors community Since December 2022 we have offered 43 separate programs which attracted more than 870 total attendees (growing from 5 in December 2022 to more than 40 routinely at our events in 2024). These include three monthly events at the USR Library and several outings each year to local arts and cultural events.
Since 2020, USR Cares volunteers have developed lasting relationships and conducted nearly 1,000 cheer visits with 100+ seniors households. In 2024, we will conduct at least six separate visits which deliver cheer, serve as wellness checks and help us build neighborly spirit in meaningful ways.
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We partner with the borough of Upper Saddle River to deliver one community-wide event each year. This is our primary fundraiser and proceeds from exhibitor and sponsor fees are used to cover event costs. USR Cares uses the net proceeds from this event and other, smaller fundraisers held during the year, to pay costs related to the care and crisis support we coordinate and the seniors programming we deliver.
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USR Day 2024 (in previous years Oktoberfest) is held every year at Lions Park in Upper Saddle River. This year the event will be held from noon until 5:00pm on September 28th (rain date September 29th) and will feature live music, a zip line, inflatable rides, a petting zoo, dunk tank, a PBA obstacle course, hayrides, games, vendors, a silent auction, and a variety of delicious foods, and a beer and wine tent.. A senior tent for USR residents aged 70+ will feature a lunch and activities for this group.. Many local community and service organizations will participate and be featured in a large, centrally-located community organization tent - come learn more about how to get involved in these wonderful local groups.
If you or your organization is interested in exhibiting or sponsoring please click here to learn more about the event: https://www.usrcares.com/usrday2024
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Your support helps us to pursue our mission of helping neighbors in need, allows us to provide financial support to USR residents facing a temporary crisis and funds the programming we develop and deliver for seniors in Upper Saddle River.
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Tax ID #: 82-1182205. USR Cares business ID #: 01010144402
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Yes. We are a 501(C)(3) New Jersey nonprofit corporation.
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You may make a donation to our 501(C)(3) charity through these methods:
Mail a check made payable to USR Cares to P.O. Box 654, Saddle River, NJ 07458
Donate products or services for our seniors programming and cheer visits
To discuss the types of food, plant, and other gift items which may be appropriate for our senior cheer visits.
If you are a speaker and would like to present to the seniors who attend one of our programs at the Upper Saddle River library.
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Your donation will primarily be used to:
Support our mission of helping neighbors in need
Help fund financial support for USR residents facing a temporary crisis
Contribute to the cost of delivering programming and cheer visits for seniors in Upper Saddle River.
A small portion of your donation will be used to cover routine administrative costs (supplies, third party accounting and legal costs, operating, website and communications-related costs.(USR Cares does not have any employees).
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As a 501c3 charity, donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of US law. Our federal tax ID number is 82-1182205.
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Please click below to learn more about the many options for participation.
Our several standing committees are always looking for volunteers who have an interest in contributing to our mission. Click here for more information on how to get involved by joining us at our monthly meeting.
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Interested in becoming part of our team of dedicated volunteers? Click here for more information on how to get involved by joining us at our monthly meeting.
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We ask that individuals or families contact us themselves to request assistance. We understand that the initial request may be a very difficult and uncomfortable call or e-mail to make. It is important to note that all inquiries and any support we provide are done on a confidential basis. USR Cares is dedicated to helping our community and those neighbors in crisis. Please go to the Resources and complete the Request Help Form.
24 Hour Help Line: (201) 749-1615
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