U Matter Project

A bit about us

U Matter Project is a non-profit organization established to give back through ongoing charitable events, outreach and donations.

Founded in 2013 by sisters, Bianca and Sasha, with hopes of not only touching the lives of those in their local community, but expanding to worldwide outreach. All the while spreading the message that "You Matter!"

Contact Info

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 4pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Address:

4 East 27th Street #20127, New York, NY 10001

Phone number: +(646) 504-3409

Website: www.umatterproject.org

E-mail: umatterproject@gmail.com

FEEDING THE HOMELESS

Twice Per Month

Twice a month we go out into areas known for their dense population of homeless individuals to dispense toiletries, lunch bags, local shelter and soup kitchen information, in addition to, words of encouragement.

DONATIONS

Ongoing

Throughout the year we make donations to various causes including: American Cancer Society, local Domestic Violence Shelters and Soup Kitchens, Holiday Toy Drives, amfAR, Salvation Army, Lupus Foundation of America.

CHARITABLE EVENTS

Ongoing

We organize events to benefit children, families displaced by violence and/or hardship, those stricken with illness and to celebrate individuals that are making a difference.

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE

Yearly (November 1-December 21st)

Each year, U Matter Project, conducts a Toy Drive to benefit underpriviledged children in the tri-state area.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Yearly

With proceeds from a campaign conducted by our sister company, "Got Munchies," we raised funds to make a generous donation to "Susan G. Komen" and "American Cancer Society" in support of Cancer research.

OPERATION CLEAN CLOSET

Ongoing

We encourage individuals to donate lightly used clothes, coats and shoes, which we collect and give to local shelters, Salvation Army, The Lupus Foundation of America, etc.

From November 1, 2014-December 21, 2014, U Matter Project conducted our 1st Annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit underprivileged & sick children.

We raised over 600+ toys, which were donated to Women In Need (WIN)(NY), Urban Strategy LLC (NY), Ronald McDonald House (NJ), The Children's Specialized Hospital (NJ), Bristol Meyers Squibb Hospital (NJ), Baby Land (NJ), The Safe House (NJ), St. Peter's University Hospital (NJ).

Here are a few of our donors:

1st Annual Toy Drive Wrap Up Party at Inferno Limits Paintball & Laser Tag:

Delicious treats & snacks provided by our sister company "Got Munchies?"

The children loved our Santa Claus pinata!

Candid moment with Maritza (Santa) & her nephew Lil Ralphy (elf)

Our friend, Chyna, not only donated food, but her service as well. We are extremely grateful!

Lil Ralphy reading "The Night Before Christmas" to our guest

Shawn Hartwell (Celebrity party promoter), Sasha (Mrs. Claus), Maritza (Santa), Lil Ralphy (Elf)

100+ toys collected at U Matter Project's 1st Annual Holiday Toy Drive Wrap Up Party

Sasha (Mrs. Claus), Chyna (Santa's Helper, Caterer & friend), Lil Ralphy (Elf), Marita (Santa Claus)


Sasha aka "Mrs. Claus" & Ms. Johnson from The Safehouse

Toy donation distribution:

U Matter Project would like to thank all of our toy drive participants including: RevPro Healthcare Solutions staff (Newark,NJ) , Radio Shack (NJ), the entire AT&T staff (Linden, NJ) Cecilia, Sophia, Elizabeth, Robert, Arianna, Courtney, Evelyn, etc. family, friends and good Samaritans because of all of your support & efforts we exceeded our expectations and were able to make donations to 8 different organizations benefiting underprivileged and sick children across the tri-state area.