Uproots Nation 2018 Issue 5 | Page 11

RESCU Frequently Asked Questions 7. Who maintains control of the funds? As a federally compliant 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Executive Director assists the Treasurer and the Board of Directors to control, maintain, and monitor all financial activity of RESCU. All 990ʼs are public record and available by request, as well as located at www.Guidestar.com. 8. How much help was given in the last five (5) years (2013 2017)? — RESCU received almost 500 medical aid form submissions. Over 300 qualified for Advocacy Program assistance. — Over $500,000 in financial assistance was disbursed. — Our Advocacy Program directly eliminated over $2.1 Million in medical bills and helped educate clients on how to navigate the modern health care system on their own. — RESCU continues to arrange, onsite at multiple shows, Free Medical Clinics that treated over 100 participants in 2017 alone! 9. Why should I donate if there is no specific recipient? This ensures that any participant, such as those who work hard at a show (though not on stage), or own or staff a shop, receives the same opportunity for aid as, perhaps, an entertainer of high profile, if in the same medical dilemma. 10. How can I help? Write a review of RESCU or a personal testimonial at www.Guidestar.com. Select the RESCU Foundation as your charity of choice when you search the internet with GoodSearch, or purchase items through AmazonSmiles or Giving Assistant. Donating time, money, or new and used items for our events also helps. Help out at a rally or outside event, or volunteer to help with online research or phone projects from your home. 11. How can I volunteer? Care to join a committee to help plan on a national level? Want to be an Advocate? Go to our website, email RESCU at Con tact@RESCUfoundation.org, or if you are at a show, see if there is a Monday Breakfast Meeting and join in! Leave a message at 800.374.9215 and we will connect you with the right person, we can always use motivated and responsible volunteers. What ideas do you have? What are your skills? RESCU is a rewarding experience and we would be excited to hear from you! Help us be better! 12. How do I contact RESCU? You can visit www.RESCUfoundation.org; go to our RESCU Foundation Facebook page; leave us a message at 1.800.374.9215; fax us at 1.888.299.9513; or speak to any of your local RESCU Reps in person during the faire season. RESCU: Pledged to the health of the company RESCU Foundation, Inc. 2206 N. Main Street, #223, Wheaton, IL 60187 Messages: 1.800.374.9215 Contact@RESCUfoundation.org www.RESCUfoundation.org Tax ID: 31-1606346 180301