Statements
Mission
Project C.U.R.E. was founded in 1987 to address the staggering shortage of medical resources around the world. Since its humble beginnings in a garage in Colorado 35 years ago, Project C.U.R.E. has become the largest distributor of donated medical equipment and supplies to underdeveloped countries across the globe. The Nashville warehouse and distribution center opened in 1999 and is one of six warehouses in the Project C.U.R.E. system.
Over the past 35 years, Project C.U.R.E. has delivered more than 2,400 shipments to hospitals and clinics in approximately 135 countries. Last year, the Nashville warehouse staff and volunteers were responsible for loading and shipping 26 containers. The wholesale value of each container is approximately $400,000.
Project C.U.R.E. has played an important role in supporting Ukraine since the war with Russia began in February 2022. Within days of Russia's invasion, Project C.U.R.E. began working to provide much-needed supplies to the people of Ukraine . Since that time, and with the help of hundreds of generous donors, Project C.U.R.E. has sent more than 115 shipments. We are committed to providing support for the duration of the war and during the rebuilding phase.
Background
In 1987, Dr. James Jackson traveled to South America as a consultant to the President of Brazil. During his visit, he toured a small medical clinic in Campinas, just outside of Rio de Janeiro. What he witnessed moved him to his core: doctors and nurses without resources to do their jobs, communities without access to basic healthcare, and people needlessly dying without hope.
Upon returning to Colorado, Jim and his wife AnnaMarie began to collect donated medical supplies to send to Brazil. Through the generosity of friends and acquaintances, they filled their garage with these donated medical supplies and paid to deliver those life-saving items to the people who needed it most. And from that first humble shipment to Brazil in 1987, the foundation of Project C.U.R.E. was laid. Over the last 30 years, Project C.U.R.E. has grown into world's largest distributor of donated medical relief.
Project C.U.R.E. Nashville began in 1999 as the third warehouse in the Project C.U.R.E. system.
Impact
Project C.U.R.E. aims to provide health and hope to the world in the midst of war, natural disasters, and outbreak of disease. Over the past 35 years, Project C.U.R.E. has delivered more than $1 billion dollars' worth of medical equipment and supplies to thousands of hospitals and clinics in 140 countries. In the last fiscal year, Project C.U.R.E. made 223 shipments all over the globe--26 of those coming out of the Nashville warehouse. Each shipment contains medical equipment and supplies valued at approximately $400,000.
Needs
The current objectives for the Nashville warehouse and distribution center:
1.) Raise $650,000 to help underwrite the cost of sending 26 shipments across the globe this fiscal year
2.) Raise $165,000 for small capital items needed in our new warehouse
3.) Secure donations of medical equipment and supplies from area hospitals, clinics and individuals
4.) Engage individuals, service organizations, youth groups, and corporate teams to help sort, inspect, and pack donated medical equipment and supplies
5.) Engage volunteers who will help increase awareness of and financial support for Project C.U.R.E.
CEO Statement
I urge you to join us and become part of this important work. For $25, you may sponsor a box of medical supplies. $500 sponsors an entire pallet. Join us in this fight and help change the world. Please share this message and join us as we fight to protect those who protect us.
Douglas Jackson, PhD, JD
President/CEO
Board Chair Statement
Project C.U.R.E. has only 32 full-time staff, nationwide. The organization relies on volunteers to fulfill its mission, operate the warehouses, raise money and secure contributions of medical equipment and supplies. If you are looking for a place to have a impact, we need you!
Service Categories |
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| Primary Category: | Health Care - Health Support |
| Secondary Category: | International, Foreign Affairs, and National Security - International Relief |
| Tertiary Category: | Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness and Relief - Safety Education |
Areas Served
The Nashville Warehouse collects donations of medical supplies and equipment from hospitals, clinics, and individuals in the southeastern United States.
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