Thank You
We’d like to say a big “Thank You” to all those at UUC who have contributed meals for the Lake City Partners (LCP) Winter Shelter so far this winter. We are told that the...
Category: Economic Justice
Please Vote for Lake City Partners
Any time before the end of Sunday, November 29 UUC volunteers have been providing meals to guests at the Winter Shelter operated by Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness. Now the UUC Economic Justice Team is...
Economic Justice Team Meeting
Sunday, October 25 at 11 a.m. via Zoom The UUC Economic Justice Team will meet via Zoom this Sunday to discuss plans for Lake City Partners food donations, and the King County Charter amendment...
Save the Date: Volunteer Opportunities for Cooks
UUC is again supporting people experiencing homelessness by providing meals to the winter shelter operated by Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness (LCP). We are looking for people to prepare dinner foods and purchase breakfast...
Economic Justice Team Meeting
Sunday, September 27, 11 a.m. The Economic Justice Team will meet this Sunday via Zoom at 11:00 a.m. We will discuss federal benefits in the wake of COVID-19, budget issues at the state and...
Volunteer to Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Are you looking for ways to be involved in helping individuals who are experiencing homelessness? The UUC’s Economic Justice Team (EJT) has opportunities for you! Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness (https://lakecitypartners.org/) is a leader...
Economic Justice Group Meeting
Sunday, August 23, 11 a.m. via Zoom With signs that the economic recovery is faltering, the federal government is unable to agree on measures to extend economic stimulus, and Washington state faces an $8.8...
2020 Census and Social-Economic Justice
It’s not too late! The Economic Justice Team urges UUC members and friends to respond to the 2020 Census, if you haven’t already done so. The Census Bureau had plans for extensive outreach, and had...
Progress on the Habitat for Humanity Build in Lake City
UUC has long had a commitment to low-income housing. On March 8 our Second Sunday Plate Collection donation totaled almost $5,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King County. Their latest low-income home-ownership project is...
Economic Justice Team: Take Action!
At our recent meeting, UUC’s Economic Justice Team discussed the efforts being taken at both city and state levels to revise budgets in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. We encourage you to contact your...
2020 Census and Social-Economic Justice
The Economic Justice Team urges UUC members and friends to respond to the 2020 Census, if you haven’t already done so. Then, please reach out and remind 5 other people. The Census Bureau had plans...
UUC Economic Justice Group Meets
Sunday, May 31, 11 a.m. via Zoom The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly intensified already extreme economic inequities locally and globally. Our neighbors’ needs here and elsewhere must be addressed. UUC has identified five local charities...
From the Economic Justice Team
The UUC Economic Justice Team is concerned about the 2020 Census count because a state’s recorded population determines billions of dollars in federal funding for social programs and how many members of Congress our...
Economic Justice Team News
The Economic Justice Team is hoping to schedule a UUC Build with Habitat for Humanity this summer, as Covid-19 allows. Planning has also begun for an Interfaith Build in September, which would include volunteers...
Economic Justice Team Meeting
Sunday, April 26, 11 a.m. via Zoom The Economic Justice Team will meet on Sunday, April 26 to consider economic inequality, race, and democracy in the time of coronavirus. How can we best respond?...
Partnering with Habitat for Humanity, UUC Renews its Commitment to Housing
Sunday, March 8, Social Justice Plate Collection Through both partnerships with other organizations and by directly providing housing, UUC has generously supported housing for low-income people for decades. This long commitment has included the...
February Social Justice Plate Collection
Thank you for your outpouring of support for the Second Sunday plate collection in February. Your generous donations totaling just over $4,000 will enable Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness to continue their programs including:...
UUC Economic Justice Team Meeting
Sunday, February 23, 12:45 p.m. in Emerson The Economic Justice Team will meet to discuss a plan for donations and volunteer support for the Lake City Partners program for unsheltered people. Plans are underway...
Potluck for Partners Ending Homelessness
Sunday, February 23, 7 p.m. at the Lake City Partners Winter Shelter It’s cold, dark, and wet outside…a difficult time to be homeless. A few more individuals/families are needed to prepare and deliver food, potluck...
Habitat for Humanity: Getting Involved
Sunday, January 26, 12:45-1:45 p.m. in Knatvold Come join members of UUC’s Economic Justice Team to hear about the activities of Habitat for Humanity (HFH) in Seattle. Joel Feldman, HFH’s liaison with faith-based organizations,...
Potluck for Winter Shelter
Sunday, January 19, 7 p.m. in Lake City A few more people are needed to prepare and deliver food, potluck style, to the Winter Shelter operated by Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness on Sunday,...
Habitat for Humanity Information Session
January 26, 2020, 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in Knatvold Come join with members of UUC’s Economic Justice Team in hearing about the activities of Habitat for Humanity in Seattle. Joel Feldman, HFH’s liaison...
Promote Economic Justice in Olympia
January 20, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Olympia Center UUC’s Economic Justice Team is organizing a trip to Olympia on January 20th to support the Statewide Poverty Action Network’s Lobby Day. We’ll...