We support our Community through pledge contributions, fund raising, and the Sunday Service offering. We thank you for your generosity.
Community Outreach Ministry
Charitable Giving for December
As always, thank you for your generosity.
“We do not gather our gifts only for ourselves but to share with the larger community.”
The holiday season is a very important time to share our gifts with those in need.
This month the recipients of the fifty percent (50%) of our Sunday plate collections will be East Hartford Community Shelter, Samaritan Shelter, and Tri-Town Shelter.
East Hartford Community Shelter serves men, women and children in well-separated quarters, and supports them through a wide variety of services, including employment readiness and domestic violence prevention groups, substance abuse counseling, and referrals to alcohol detoxification programs, when necessary.
Samaritan Shelter is operated by the Manchester Area Conference of Churches (MACC). It provides many services for those in need.
Tri-Town Shelter provides a home-like atmosphere for families who come primarily from Vernon, Ellington and Tolland. The building is open around the clock to accommodate the needs of these families.
One half of the cash donations for the month will be split among these three organizations. The balance of the cash benefits UUS:E.
Checks (made out to UUS:E) will be treated as follows: If the memo line...
The committee overseeing our community outreach efforts welcomes your comments and suggestions. Please contact Louisa Graver, David Lacoss or Nancy Madar.
