UGP BACKGROUND & MISSION STATEMENT
It all started in 1959 with one simple idea: when neighbors come together, we can change lives. Today, the United Givers Plan of Packanack Lake (UGP) has contributed over $1.7 million to local nonprofits supporting our Packanack, Wayne Township, and Passaic County communities.
Join us as we continue uniting hearts, helping neighbors, and giving back where it matters most.
Want to see the real significance of your impact? Please click here for a list, with descriptions, of the non-profit organizations your dollars support.
The UGP all-volunteer board ensures contributions are granted to organizations aligned with our Mission; those focused on:
Aiding the Addicted
Comforting the Abused
Feeding & Sheltering Those in Need
Healing the Sick
Helping Challenged Adults
Supporting the Youth
To ensure your donations achieve the highest possible impact, all non-profits are required to submit mission statements and annual financial statements. In addition, on-site visits are conducted by UGP board members annually. Grant amounts are calculated based on the following criteria, prorated by how closely the organization’s achievements align with UGP’s mission:
Value of the organization to society
Financial need
Geographical location relative to Packanack
WAYS TO GIVE
Our Annual Fundraising Campaign kicks off every October! Your generous support helps us continue our mission in the community.
Whether you want to contribute to our annual campaign or make a Memorial Donation to honor the memory of a loved one, you can give in one of three easy ways:
Option 1: Donate Online
Click the button below to make a secure donation using your credit card. The site is powered by Pay Pal but you can use any credit card.
Option 2: Donate By Check
Please make your check payable to "UGP"
Mail it to: UGP, PO Box 1835, Wayne NJ, 07474-1835
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Drop it in the secure UGP Donation Box located right outside the Packanack Lake Clubhouse
Option 3: Donate Via Venmo
UGP’s Venmo address is: @UGP-1959
MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE GIFTS
Such gifts are a meaningful way to celebrate the life of a family member, neighbor, or friend or to mark a joyful milestone in honor of someone dear to you.
UGP will gladly send a personalized acknowledgement letter to the honoree’s family or representative, informing them of your thoughtful gesture. All donation amounts remain strictly confidential.
Please click here to access UGP’s Memorial Form
SOCIAL
Did you know that UGP is now on social media? Please remember to follow, and like us, on Instagram and Facebook where you’ll find more about UGP and our beneficiaries’ activities.
VOLUNTEER
If you are interested in volunteering your time and talent as a member of the UGP Board, email us at unitedgivers@gmail.com. Meetings for board members are held bi-monthly to review the progress of our current fundraising campaign, discuss and execute ways to promote UGP, evaluate new donor requests, review the status of our beneficiaries, prepare for our main annual mailing in October, and share ideas.
Ready to make a difference? Email us at unitedgivers@gmail.com to learn more or apply.
THANK YOU
From the UGP Board of Directors:
Frank Dipre, President
Fred Maines, Vice President
Nancy Montesano, Secretary
John Dowd, Treasurer
Sheila Kaufman, Campaign Treasurer
Kristen Bowie
Wendy Laudi
MaryAnne Lund
Catherine Pariser
We are proud of the generosity of our Packanack neighbors supporting UGP!