UUCville Turns out for IMPACT! There is so much going on at UUCville that it is hard to keep up and so I greatly appreciate the weekly emails and our excellent website. Many thanks to our phenomenal Communications Committee! There are so many opportunities to volunteer and make a difference...
The Nehemiah Action is the largest interfaith gathering in Charlottesville, organized by the group IMPACT that UUCville helped to establish. This year’s social justice priorities are affordable housing and public transportation. Local politicians will attend and will be amazed at how many of us gather. At UUCville, Kelsey Cowger is...
Come join in on a small group conversation to connect with others and share about important community issues impacting each of us like housing, childcare and climate change. These conversations are the foundation of IMPACT’s work by building relationships and shaping how we will advocate for justice in our beloved...
Several members of the UU Congregation of Charlottesville met recently to plan actions to address problems in our community – specifically the needs for affordable housing, preschool childcare, and healthier, more convenient mass transit. These three problem areas are the focus for this years’ UU Charlottesville Network Members who are...
The name “IMPACT” stands for “Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together.” Consisting of 26 congregations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, including ours, IMPACT members identify important community problems and pursue solutions to promote justice for all members of our community. In October, Network Members met to decide which problems to...
Our UU Congregation of Charlottesville (UUCville) has been a part of the inter-denominal organization IMPACT from its’ beginning in 2006. The name “IMPACT” stands for “Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together”. Consisting of 26 congregations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, IMPACT members identify important community problems and pursue solutions...
Hayley Owens and Kelsey Cowger want to invite you to join us for one of four IMPACT house meetings! IMPACT is the largest interfaith organization in Virginia, and is one of the most important ways that UU Cville pursues justice in the community. If you’d like to learn more about...
Please join 27 other member congregations and your fellow UUCville-ers on Zoom as we kick off IMPACT’s new year of action for social justice in our community! You’ll hear updates on IMPACT’s continuing advocacy for childcare and affordable housing, and testimonies on new issues that surfaced at this year’s house...
Our own relentless housing-justice hero, Greta Dersheimer, was one of two IMPACT reps at UVa’s affordable housing (“AH” in this update) planning meeting on June 25th. She reports that UVa’s progress is “better than we expected and their consultant appears to be a really strong choice.” Dr Gina Merritt of...
Spring is finally here, many masks are off, and there’s joy in every flower. But the need to make an IMPACT doesn’t change with the seasons. Whether it’s cold or hot outside, too many of our neighbors still don’t have safe and affordable shelter. And your voice is vital. IT’S...