Social Justice Committee

Hike Against Hunger- October 9

Aug 18th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, News & Events, Social Justice Committee

A nice Fall walk through majestic trees in Yardley and Morrisville.  That’s what you’ll experience while raising money to support the Morrisville Food Center.
The Food Center provides food for families buffeted by the economic downturn. Help them by  finding contributors to sponsor your hike. Enjoy the hike and the lunch provided by local vendors afterward.
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HomeFront Back to School Drive – Ready for Delivery

Jul 10th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Social Justice Committee, Uncategorized

We were able to get a dozen students off to a good start this year.
Thank you for your support.
Next year we’ll sponsor 15.
 
Here is a sampling of the items typically included  in the Back-to-School Package for each child:
Don’t purchase any items until you have the name of a child and the appropriate sizes [...]



Shopping List to Help Others

May 18th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Social Justice Committee, Uncategorized

Here’s a list of items that the Morrisville Food Center recommends for donation.   Please consider this list when purchasing food for the UUCWC Don’t Come to Church Empty Handed food drive.
1 lb. of pasta
1 can or jar spaghetti sauce
1 jar of peanut butter
1 small jelly or honey
3 cans of vegetables
2 cans of soup
2 boxes of [...]



Directions to Loaves and Fishes – St Mary’s Cathedral

Mar 21st, 2010 • Category: Committee News, News & Events, Social Justice Committee

Here are directions to St Mary’s Cathedral in  Trenton New Jersey.
Loaves and Fishes Dates:
Friday, March 26 – 6:30 PM-    Sandwich making UUCWC.
Saturday: Serve a hot meal at St Mary’s Cathedral in Trenton.
St. Mary’s Cathedral is located at 151 North Warren Street in Trenton, NJ.
It is best to approach via Willow Street to Bank Street [...]



One in Eight Americans

Mar 21st, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Social Justice Committee

   The Hunger in America study found that high levels of unemployment and an ever porous government safety net has caused many Americans to seek food from food pantries.
   Close to one in eight Americans have sought food assistance in the past year.
 UUCWC has been supporting the Morrisville Food Center through your donations of food [...]



Loaves and Fishes Recap 2010

Mar 21st, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Social Justice Committee

Loaves and Fishes Recap 2010
In 2009 over 75 members helped with the Loaves and Fishes Project. Check here to find out how we did in 2010.
 Details Coming Soon !



Interfaith Housing Work Day – March 20

Mar 13th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Social Justice Committee

Interfaith Housing Work Day – 9:30 – 1:30 PM. Volunteers needed to help the Interfaith Housing Development Corporation of Bucks County, an organization that provides housing for sale or rent to low income families and the homeless. For more information, contact Bud Johnson.



Loaves and Fishes: Have You Signed Up?

Mar 7th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Social Justice Committee

It’s time to sign up for the annual Loaves and Fishes project, held this year on Friday, March 26, and Saturday, March 27.
Last year, 75 people from UUCWC contributed to this project in some way. Once a year, UUCWC and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Princeton work together to provide a meal at St. [...]



Interfaith Housing Work Day

Feb 15th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Social Justice Committee

Check here for the next scheduled Work Day  at Interfaith Housing.
The details are still being worked out.
The next work day wil lbe at the end of March.
Contact Bud Johnson for more information.



Loaves and Fishes- Sign-Up Now

Feb 15th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Social Justice Committee

There are many ways that you can help in our Loaves and Fishes project. Check this list and see what you’d like to do.    Sign up on the Poster on the Bulletin Board in the Lobby, or you can Contact Ronnie Dobrowolski via Email. This list is exactly the same on the Poster.
March 26 and 27

  Prepare lunch bags
UUCWC 

Assemble [...]