Project Dash: Delivering Hope, Care, and Connection

In a world where accessibility is often a barrier, Project Dash stands as a beacon of hope. In partnership with DoorDash, RESCUES ON85TH is providing a lifeline to households facing transportation, mobility, or financial challenges. Our mission is simple but profound: no family should ever have to choose between their own well-being and the care of their furry family members. Through Project Dash, we deliver not just food and supplies but dignity, compassion, and the gift of peace of mind.

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Bridging the Gap in Underserved Neighborhoods

Birmingham and the surrounding areas have over 24% of residents living below the poverty line, with many struggling to access essential resources due to financial hardships, mobility limitations, or lack of transportation. While our headquarters is in Downtown Birmingham, our outreach extends far beyond, reaching families from multiple counties who travel to us for support.

High-Need, Low-Income Neighborhoods Served

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📍 Jefferson County:

• Ensley – A historically significant area where economic downturns have left many struggling for resources.

• Titusville – A community with a high percentage of elderly and disabled residents facing mobility challenges.

• East Lake – A neighborhood with a large number of families experiencing financial instability.

• West End – An area with a high rate of abandoned animals due to financial distress.

• North Birmingham – A food desert where both groceries and animal supplies are hard to access.

• Fairfield – A community impacted by industrial decline, where many families struggle with unemployment.

• Gate City – A neighborhood where low-income households face daily barriers to basic resources.

• Central Park – High poverty rates and a lack of accessible services make daily survival difficult for many.

📍 Blount County:

• Oneonta – Families in rural areas must travel long distances for assistance.

• Blountsville – High poverty rates and limited resources create significant financial strain.

• Locust Fork – A rural area with minimal public assistance available.

• Cleveland – Economic challenges force many families to make difficult choices.

📍 St. Clair County:

• Ashville – A rural area with little access to aid programs.

• Ragland – High unemployment rates create challenges for families needing assistance.

• Springville – Families often travel miles to find affordable food and supplies.

• Moody – Increasing demand for resources due to rising living costs.

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Many families from these neighborhoods travel long distances just to reach us. But Project Dash changes that by bringing essential deliveries straight to their doors, eliminating the stress and burden of transportation.

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The Power of Partnership

Our partnership with DoorDash has expanded the power of our community. Their vast network of drivers connects us to neighborhoods and families across a wide geographical area, from urban centers to the farthest rural corners. Through this collaboration, we can reach households that may have never been able to access the help they need otherwise. Our impact has grown exponentially, and we are able to serve more families, more effectively, than ever before.

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Benefits of the Partnership

🔹 Increased Accessibility: DoorDash's network allows us to reach families who otherwise wouldn't have transportation to pick up supplies.
🔹 Scalability & Efficiency: The partnership enables us to expand deliveries without the need for additional staff or vehicles.
🔹 Community Investment: Strengthening communities by ensuring people and their furry family members receive necessary resources.
🔹 Reliability & Consistency: Families can count on regular, scheduled deliveries, reducing the stress of uncertainty.
🔹 Innovative Problem Solving: Combining DoorDash’s logistics expertise with RESCUES ON85TH’s outreach creates a model that can be replicated in other communities.

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Strengthening Communities, One Delivery at a Time

When families have access to essential supplies, the benefits extend far beyond the household—entire communities thrive.

Benefits to the Community

✅ Reduces Strain on Shelters: By providing support, we prevent furry family members from being surrendered due to financial hardship.
✅ Improves Public Health: Ensuring food security for both people and their animals leads to healthier neighborhoods.
✅ Boosts Local Economy: Partnerships with local pet supply stores, grocery stores, and service providers help sustain small businesses.
✅ Enhances Community Well-being: When families know they have support, they experience less stress, and overall community morale improves.
✅ Encourages Compassion & Responsibility: By fostering a culture of care, we create stronger, more connected communities.

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Impact on Humans & Their Furry Family Members

For families struggling with financial difficulties, mobility challenges, or other barriers, Project Dash is more than just a delivery service—it’s life-changing.

Benefits to Humans

💙 Relieves Financial Burdens: Families don’t have to sacrifice their own needs to care for their furry companions.
💙 Supports Mental Health: Reducing stress and anxiety by ensuring families have access to food and essentials.
💙 Empowers Families to Stay Together: No one should have to part with a beloved companion due to hardship.
💙 Creates a Sense of Stability: Regular deliveries provide security in times of uncertainty.
💙 Promotes Dignity & Independence: Families don’t have to rely on shelters or food banks when they can receive deliveries directly.

Benefits to Furry Family Members

🐾 Prevents Hunger & Malnutrition: Ensuring every animal has enough to eat, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
🐾 Keeps Families Together: Reducing the heartbreak of surrender due to economic hardship.
🐾 Provides Essential Health Supplies: Flea medication, vitamins, and other wellness items promote long-term well-being.
🐾 Supports Senior & Special-Needs Animals: Custom deliveries include specialty diets, medication, and other tailored care.
🐾 Creates a More Compassionate Future: Demonstrating that all lives—human and animal—deserve care and support.

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How You Can Help

Project Dash is more than a service; it’s a lifeline. But to keep it running and reach more households, we need your help. You can make a difference by:

💙 Donating to fund deliveries, groceries, and pet supplies for families in need.
💙 Volunteering to help us with outreach, spreading the word, and assisting with the program.
💙 Sharing Project Dash with your community, helping others know that when help is needed, it’s just a delivery away.

Together, we can continue to provide the essential supplies, hope, and dignity that families need. Join us in making a difference—one delivery at a time.