Foundation

Since 2003

About Us

Since its inception in 2003, with an ever-expanding number of volunteers and a small, dedicated staff, RESCU has served thousands of individuals. RESCU’s education and wellness programs help the community stay healthy. When financial need arises, RESCU is there and has disbursed over $1.9 million in direct medical aid. Its mentoring and advocacy programs have enabled well over $4.7 million in medical bill abatement, aiding and empowering the people being served. This ensures that the multitude of talented people who work at Renaissance festivals can continue to share traditional skills and art forms that would otherwise disappear from our modern society. By so doing, they educate our youth about important periods of history and inspire future generations to broaden their knowledge about the world at large.

What is RESCU?

The acronym RESCU stands for Renaissance Entertainers Services Crafters United. It was founded in 2003 by a group of dedicated individuals united in their commitment to provide resources for dealing with the medical needs of their community.

Who are we?

RESCU is made up of:

-an INCREDIBLY dedicated staff

-a Diligent 100% Volunteer Board of Directors

-and a truly AWESOME number of generous volunteers all across the country!

RESCU’s MISSION STATEMENT

The RESCU Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to promote and maintain the health and medical well-being of the participants of Renaissance Faires, historical performances and other artistic events through financial assistance, advocacy, education, and preventative programs.

RESCU’s Vision

CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY WITH THE POWER OF HEALTH

RESCU’s VALUES STATEMENT

At RESCU Foundation, our volunteers and staff are dedicated to embodying the following core values as we fulfill our mission:

-Commitment: We are steadfast in our dedication to the organization’s mission and vision, serving our festival community with unwavering loyalty across the nation.

-Excellence: We strive to ensure our services are both efficient and effective in order to enhance the experiences of festival participants. We embrace continual improvement of these services.

-Acceptance & Growth: We embrace ourselves and others as we are, while recognizing that there is always room for growth. We prioritize constructive feedback, fostering an environment where we can all improve together.

-Teamwork: We believe in the power of collaboration, sharing information and working together to overcome challenges and achieve our collective goals.

-Evidence-Based Practice: We are committed to using research, data, and analysis to inform our decision-making and enhance our programs.

-Compassion: Our work is driven by care—for our staff, volunteers, partners, and all those we serve. We aim to reflect this compassion in every interaction and service we provide.

-Support: We believe in uplifting those who are struggling, through empathy and assistance and not judgment. We offer support to our staff and volunteers in their roles whenever we see a need, and we seek help when necessary. 

-Longevity: We envision a future in which we Connect our Community with the Power of Health for many generations to come. Our actions and decisions are made with this long-term vision in mind.

-Inclusivity: We are committed to welcoming and valuing diverse perspectives and experiences within our faire community, ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging.

-Consensus: We practice consensus by truly listening to one another, understanding shared values and goals, and working collaboratively to achieve solutions that we can all take pride in.

Contact

By Mail

RESCU Foundation, Inc.

797 Sam Bass Rd.

STE 171

Round Rock, TX 78681

By Phone

800.374.9215

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RESCU is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Tax ID 31-1606346

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