Help to Support the Primate Rescue Center

HELP TO SUPPORT THE PRIMATE RESCUE CENTER

Paige Charlesworth

CRE 305

Spring 2014

Who is the Primate Rescue Center? A nonprofit

sanctuary that provides lifetime care to monkeys, apes, and chimpanzees

Located in central Kentucky

Designated a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity, which assures their commitment to accountability and ethical charitable practices

Granted the Seal of Excellence by the Independent Charities of America

In 2013 they were voted as a Great Nonprofits Top-Rated Nonprofit

What Do They Do?

•Work to end the trade of primates both in the United States and abroad

•Educate the public to the troubles of primates caught in the breeder/dealer cycle

•Assist researchers and zoo personnel in finding proper placement for additional primates

•Encourage compliance with relevant local, state, and federal laws, and animal welfare statutes

How Have They Helped in the Past?

•There have been many instances where the members of the Primate Rescue Center has had to step in and help those monkeys, apes, and chimps who have needed to be placed else where or have been mistreated

•To read some of there rescue stories, click here

It’s Even Happening Right Here in Kentucky

Watch short video by clicking here

Why They Need Our Help?

Receives no direct funding from the federal government or the state of Kentucky

Relies on donations of money, supplies, and in-kind services from individuals, service providers, and their corporate partners

How You Can Donate?

accept donations both by check and online via PayPal or GIVEDIRECT

Those interested in supporting our lifesaving work may also donate vehicles and securities, or make in-kind donations.

You can also donate through Indiegogo.com

Can You Visit Them? The Primate Rescue Center

is not open to the public They strive to ensure that

the animals under their care live in as stress-free an environment as possible

However, they do host a single-day, invitation-only open house each spring for members and supporters, which gives them the opportunity to witness firsthand how their donations are being used To become get

information on how to become a member, click here

Can You Volunteer at the PRC?

They have a very active and robust volunteer program

Some of their volunteers work onsite, where they help with everything from general maintenance to preparing the animals’ food and keeping their office running smoothly

Other volunteers, who are unable to make a weekly time commitment, may perform off-site computer work or represent the Center at special events.

They also have a program for out-of-towners who want to live on-site while putting in 40-hour workweeks

For more information about the volunteers opportunities, click here

About the Annual Member Event

This event is a unique day for the sanctuary, because they open our doors to all PRC members who would like to visit and see how their support is making an important impact on the lives of their primate residents

They rely heavily on their Special Event Volunteers to help them make this event a success with many different duties

If you wish to volunteer during this event please email their Volunteer Coordinator, Melanie Parker at [email protected]

If you have any more questions about the Primate Rescue Center and their mission please visit their website at http://www.primaterescue.org/

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