Project C.U.R.E. International Headquarters

History

Project C.U.R.E. (Commission on Urgent Relief and Equipment) was founded in 1987 by James Jackson, who was working as an international economic consultant in developing countries when his work put him face to face with the needs of the sick and dying. During a trip to Brazil, Dr. Jackson visited a small clinic near Rio de Janeiro, where he learned that patients were often turned away due to a lack of basic medical supplies. Jackson was moved to action, making a promise to the clinic doctor that he would help provide relief to the people there. Dr. Jackson returned to his home in Evergreen, Colorado, and with the assistance of friends in the medical industry collected $250,000 of medical supplies in his garage in just 30 days time. By personally paying the shipping expenses, Jackson was able to send an ocean-going cargo container carrying the donated supplies to Brazil. In 1997 James Jackson's son, Dr. Douglas Jackson, became President & CEO of Project C.U.R.E.

Specialties

Project C.U.R.E. builds sustainable healthcare infrastructure by providing the medical supplies and equipment that medical personnel need to deliver healthcare to their communities. Since its inception, Project C.U.R.E. has delivered medical relief to people in need in over 130 countries. Our mission is to restore health and hope by delivering medical supplies and services according to the imperative needs of the world. Operating on 1.6% administrative overhead, Project C.U.R.E. earned a four-star ranking from Charity Navigator and was ranked in Forbes magazine as one of the 20 most cost-effective non-profits in the United States. Project C.U.R.E. operates 400,000 square feet of warehouse space in 17 U.S. cities in 14 states, receives 26,000 types of donated medical supplies and equipment from 400 hospitals and manufacturers, and annually hosts more than 17,000 volunteers to sort, inspect, inventory, and hand-pack supplies for worldwide delivery. Please note that additional volunteer opportunities can be scheduled outside of the posted business hours.