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RVUUF’s Social Justice and Action Committee’s Winter Homeless Shelter Program is the third-Sunday offering recipient for September. John Wieczorek will present on behalf of the SJ&A Committee. This is RVUUF’s sixth winter of providing a safe, warm and dry place to sleep for those who do not have shelter. RVUUF supplies the no-frills shelter with … Continue reading Winter shelter program is third-Sunday recipient
RVUUF’s Social Justice and Action Committee is seeking new members. This vital committee engages the wider community through social action and promotion of social justice, and has focused on homeless issues this year. If interested, use RVUUF’s contact form to connect with committee co-chairs Diane Werich and Linden Crouch.
RVUUF has been operating an “Overnight Parking Program.” The purpose is to give people who have no alternative but to live and sleep in their cars a place to park overnight with a minimum of services. RVUUF has allocated three parking spots behind Emerson House, and all three are currently assigned to guests. According to … Continue reading RVUUF ‘Overnight Parking Program’ gives priority to families
In 2014 I was told by the search committee that what RVUUF was looking for in a minister was to help you move from an “I” church to a “We” church and to help you practice right relations and compassionate communication.
March is blowing in with a flurry of activity at RVUUF and the Soul Matters theme asks, “What does it mean to be a community of risk?”
Today’s third-Sunday collection recipient will be RVUUF’s Safe Parking Task Force, which is working to mitigate homelessness in Ashland by offering a safe space with an outdoor restroom for families without homes to temporarily park their vehicles overnight, without the threat of law enforcement or other types of harassment. The speaker will be Ollie Bucolo, … Continue reading Third-Sunday recipient, Safe Parking Task Force
These kits of socks, energy bars and personal care items, were assembled last Sunday by RVUUF’s Religious Explorations youth. The kits will be distributed to adults at Ashland’s Pioneer Hall homeless shelter, which is operated by RVUUF in partnership with Temple Emek Shalom. Cynthia M. Parkhill Administrative Coordinator Religious Explorations
There are many people who, having lost their homes, are forced to live in their cars or vans. Car camping on the street is illegal in Ashland and the police will move people on or ticket them.
“Thank you.” Words spoken, and written, to ensure you understand that gratitude abounds within me and the leadership and members of RVUUF.
RVUUF’s Religious Explorations youth will soon assemble kits of useful items for adults who seek refuge at Ashland’s Pioneer Hall homeless shelter. All RVUUFians are invited to help by donating: Socks (new, adult sizes only) Refillable water bottles Gloves (adult sizes only) Tooth brushes and tooth paste Small bottles of soap, shampoo or lotion Nutritional … Continue reading ‘Socks Plus’ donation drive
