The Social Justice in Action team wants to foster more participation in the selection of our Third Sunday recipients. For this entire year, we will accept your nominations for recipients. It is easy to nominate your favorite charity. First, they must be local (our valley), they must have people as their focus and must be … Continue reading New Social Justice & Action Committee Third Sunday program
Anita Louise Nevison (née Porter) died on November 26, 2021 at her home in Talent, Oregon after a brief illness. Her daughter Cynthia, son Alex and roommate and caregiver Jann Shapro were with her at the end. She was preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) Nevison and her sister Marian Porter. She is survived by her … Continue reading Anita Louise Nevison 4/20/1939-11/26/2021
I want to share how good providing food at the Ashland Community Shelter made me feel today. I just signed on to Meal Train to let them know I’d provide food for a day this week, found three people (Roger Best, Bill Montfort and Zoe Laidlaw) to help, and devised a menu that we could … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunity at the Ashland Community Shelter
To everyone who has helped me during my recovery from surgery – thank you! Yummy food delivered to my door, rides to and from doctor’s appointments, help with chores/fixing up my cottage and emotional support – all were extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Much love, Voz.
I’m scheduling for hip surgery in late Feb. I’d appreciate the loan of an over toilet commode, a shower chair & other necessary aids for before & after surgery. Thank you, Morty Smith (541) 482-7292
We’ve been working hard because we know all of you miss seeing each other. Air circulation is a huge concern. Soon the BAG committee will be trimming the bottoms of most of the doors in order to enhance air circulation when the doors are closed. When that is completed we will have an expert come … Continue reading Update from the Reopening Task Force
You’re Invited to UUSC’s virtual Human Rights Leadership Celebration Thu, Dec 9, at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT The evening will feature a keynote presentation from Isabel Wilkerson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities Medal, and author of the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestsellers The Warmth of Other Suns and Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. … Continue reading You’re Invited to UUSC’s virtual Human Rights Leadership Celebration – Thu, Dec 9, at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Right now, abortion is effectively illegal in the state of Texas as SB 8 remains in effect. Millions of people cannot access critical, often life-saving reproductive health care. Medical providers are living in fear of being sued for treating their patients. And private citizens have been deputized as vigilantes, receiving bounties for bringing lawsuits against anyone … Continue reading Side with Love: We’re saying ‘No’ to limits on reproductive rights.
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If you are experiencing food insecurity, there is a network of food pantries across Jackson County with shelf stable and fresh food. Visit Access’ page to locate a food pantry near you. Before visiting one of these pantries, call Access to verify the hours of operation: (541) 779-6691 For more information about food assistance programs in … Continue reading Food resources
