Pick-Me-Up Donations: We help pay for uncovered medical expenses, beneficial recreation activities, gift cards for food or gas, personal items, or almost any recipient request within reasonable limits. This program is for families who need help financially due to crises (any life-changing situation) or who live each day with a serious illness or disability. Priority is given to those in the central New Jersey/metro area who do not receive major assistance from other organizations and supporters
Holiday help : We adopt several local families in need during the December holidays acting as Santa and elves. We aim to help the entire family.
Share the Gift: We aim to share the gifts of the arts, writing, inclusion, gratitude and companionship. This can be through fundraisers, visits, and care packages which are eligible to those nationwide.
Friendly Ability Volunteer (FAVs): FAVs is a program that gives everyone the opportunity to make a difference. Anyone of any age or background in any part of U.S. with a passion to make a difference should contact us. Our former FAV volunteers have become inspired to have careers as therapists, teachers, and human service workers.
D.A.N.C.E. Awareness: RPMU is all about bringing awareness. In the past, Amara presented to different schools and organizations, educating children and adults about brain injuries, safety, mental health, rare diseases, and disabilities. Now, Amara still inspires people to D.A.N.C.E. (Discover. Accomplish. Nourish. Create. Embrace.) through her and cousin Jessica's book, This Is Why I D.A.N.C.E.. Learn more about the D.A.N.C.E. philosophy here.
Caring Connections: RPMU educates families and provides various resources to help them in ways many are unable to. We educate them about what's available in the community, how to self-advocate, and live the best quality of life possible. Amara and Lori enjoy researching and connecting with other foundations to make a greater difference. That's how we connect with families in need.