Changing Lives
USDP Sharing is Caring is dedicated to supporting local families in need through community-driven fundraising initiatives. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact in the lives of those facing adversity.
Why We Help
Our Story Unveiled
We wanted to find a way to give back to the community that has given so much to us personally. Nine years ago, we were both working full time jobs and still living paycheck to paycheck. We were not sure how all of our bills were getting paid much less how our kids were going to have a Christmas, it was our friends that stepped up without thinking twice. We were fortunate enough to have people in our lives to help but we know that not everyone does. We decided then even if it’s only 1 family we help we wanted to make a difference.
This will be our 8th year and along with everyone’s help who has ever contributed we have been able to provide food, clothes, everyday essentials, utility and car payments, help with medical bills and make sure there were presents under the tree Christmas morning for over 15 families.
We are excited to continue the tradition this year
Thank you all
Phil, Kim & The USDP Sharing is Caring Staff
How We Help
Impactful Initiatives
Help with Daily Essentials & Bills
Help with Food
Help with the Holidays
How It Works
"Sharing is Caring" families are nominated to us by others in the community. Their names are kept confidential unless the families choose otherwise. The requirements we have are: the parents / guardians must be in the community, have children under 16 and have a legitimate need for help that is due to things beyond their own control such as loss of job, death in the family, sudden change in their income, extended illness etc...
These needs can range from gift cards for needed expenses, presents under a tree for a family with none, groceries to put food on their table, paying for a delivery of oil for heat, helping to pay electric bills, gas to get to places etc....
We also realize that these things are not only holiday related and have started to expand the program to help year round when needed.
What They Are Saying
We believe that sharing these stories not only highlights the achievements of those we assist but also spreads hope and motivates others to contribute to our cause.
2022 Sharing is Caring recipient
"Let me share a heartwarming story- One day a couple of years ago, we suddenly had three foster kids come to our home-we weren't foster parents, but we knew these kids needed a loving home. They arrived with trash bags filled with the little they owned, having lived in a nearby motel. It was close to Thanksgiving, and the months were cold. I was unsure how I would provide for them or give them a magical Christmas, as becoming foster parents takes an extremely long time. But Kim and Phil selflessly added us to the sharing is caring list, and what a blessing that was! They arrived at our house with Santa and some elves, bearing plenty of food, household items, and gifts for the kids, including some for my own children. It was a humbling moment, one that I can never fully repay.
They truly saved the holiday for these precious children. What they do for those in need is nothing short of amazing and a wonderful blessing to those struggling. I'm so grateful to call them my dear friends who have become family."
2023 Sharing is Caring recipient
"Hello everyone, I want to take the time to tell you about my experience with Sharing with caring. The day of Santa’s breakfast, Kim asked me to take a seat on Mrs. clauses lap. Out of the corner of my eye, I see Kim and Phil talking to my kids and their eyes light up. I was handed an envelope, and I immediately broke into tears. All of us walked outside, and I cried even harder once I saw the back of their car.. and was told this is all yours! No one will ever truly know how much that made me feel! To have “strangers” love you so much to help you in your time of need! Everyone that had a hand in it has the biggest heart!! My kids and my Christmas was just that more special!"
2024 Sharing is Caring recipient
I can’t speak more highly of our experience and what it meant to our family. From the first day you could feel that you genuinely were cared about. You could tell how much thought was given into each family member by what was done for us. This experience really made a significant impact on us and being able to have a good holiday. I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience and to Phil and Kim for doing this for so many people.
2024 Sharing is Caring Nominator
We would like to shout out to everyone that they should get involved with the group Sharing is Caring if they have the opportunity.
What an amazing thing they do for deserving people. Especially during the holidays when there are children involved. After finding out a mom we knew had to tell her kids there weren’t going to be presents for Christmas, we tried to figure out how to help. We heard about this program, and they were accepting nominations for families in need. This was the perfect opportunity! We were thrilled she and her kids were accepted to receive a boatload of presents and necessary personal and cleaning items as well!
Please get involved anyway you can
How To Help
As we continue to grow and assist those in need, we believe that partnerships with other groups, events,
businesses and individuals like you is vital to growing the Sharing is Caring Program even more.
There are a number of ways listed below that you can help make a meaningful impact this year. Your involvement
would help ensure the Sharing is Caring program is able to assist even more families this year.
- Monetary Contributions – Donations that help fund programs and services directly benefitting those in need.
- In-Kind Donations – Goods or services that can be used in our operations or events.
- On-site opportunities - Having the Sharing is Caring program on-site as a vendor at your events helps spread the
word about the program.
- Employee Volunteer Programs – Encourage your team to engage with us through hands-on volunteering.
- Sponsorship Opportunities – Partner with us on specific events, initiatives, or campaigns.
We truly believe that your involvement will help create lasting changes in the community, and we are excited about
the potential to collaborate with organizations like yours. In return, we offer recognition for your organization,
event, and or business on our website, at events and through various promotional materials. We can also work
with you to tailor a partnership that aligns with your organization’s values and community goals.
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