Our monthly Social Action Collection uplifts the work of non-profit organizations whose mission and vision are aligned with our mission. This is our faith in action. READ MORE
Get involved with our Social Action Collection beneficiaries: email socialjustice@uucharlottesville.org
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See how much money has been raised this fiscal year for each organization click here.
The B.U.C.K. Squad provides an immediate response to the critical need of reducing gun violence in Charlottesville, keeping our city safe. We are the only gun violence prevention/de-escalation program of its kind in the city addressing conflict through violence interruption. Click here to donate in July The Buck Squad began...
Partner for Mental Health helps people experiencing mental illness and substance use disorder in the greater Charlottesville area live self-directed lives in their home communities. Click here to donate to the June collection for Partner for Mental Health We provide intensive, flexible, and comprehensive assistance to help people living with...
We extend our gratitude to all the organizations that participated in our Zoom ‘pitch night’ for the 24-25 Social Action Collection at UUCville on May 21st. Listening to the remarkable efforts you are making within our community was truly inspiring. With 19 outstanding organizations vying for just 10 slots, the...
The applications are in and we are excited! UUC’s monthly Social Action Collection is a vital source of funding for many worthy organizations in our community. But, unfortunately, we can’t fund them all. We need your help deciding which ones to feature in our upcoming fiscal year, July 2024- June...
The Food Pantry has 21 volunteers who distribute food received from the Food Bank each first Friday of the month. We also get donated fresh vegetables from Whole Foods and we purchase personal care products and cleaning supplies to distribute. We average about 57 customers each month.
Funding abortion is community care. Blue Ridge Abortion Fund (BRAF) has been providing financial support to people needing abortions for almost 34 years and we are still here providing financial and logistical (transportation, lodging, etc.) support to Virginians and those traveling to Virginia for an abortion. “We” means all...
UUCville’s mission calls us to action and there is an opportunity before us! Name your favorite local organization/group/effort(s) you are involved in that are doing good work in our community. Do you think your friends and fellow congregants would appreciate learning about them and how to support them as well?...
At Cultivate Charlottesville we believe FOOD IS A HUMAN RIGHT. We engage youth and community in building equitable, sustainable food systems through garden-based experiential learning, growing and sharing healthy food, and amplifying community leaders while advocating for food justice. Our approach centers racial equity as we grow with students, neighbors, and...
This month, we invite you to consider giving to support the work of our Interfaith Organizing initiative – IMPACT. IMPACT is a multi-faith coalition of more than 30 local congregations, organizing to empower citizens to create significant change through direct action. This year IMPACT is focusing on housing, childcare and...
Click here to donate during January Founded in 1998, the Charlottesville Public Housing Association of Residents (PHAR) mission is to educate and empower low-income residents to protect and improve our own communities through collective action. The Board has always been majority Black, and is the local non-profit governed by low-income...