Since 2011 we have donated half our offering each Sunday to social justice agencies. We call this Share the Plate! We do this to further partnerships and effect change in the greater Omaha community.
One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in November will go to Food Bank for the Heartland. Food Bank for the Heartland distributes food to 530 food pantries, schools, emergency shelters and other nonprofit partners. They are the largest food bank in Nebraska and Iowa, serving 93 counties in the two-state region. For every dollar they receive, … Continue reading November Share the Plate: Food Bank for the Heartland
Our Share the Plate recipient for October has just been announced. One half of the offering collected for the month of October will go to the Omaha Police Foundation. The Omaha Police Foundation supports a variety of local, precinct level projects, including Halloween Safe Night at the Northeast Precinct, Santa at the Southeast Precinct, the … Continue reading October Share the Plate: Omaha Police Foundation
One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in September will go to Compassion in Action / R.A.W.D.A.W.G.S. A faith based, non-profit organization, Compassion in Action serves individuals confined in the state correctional facilities and families affected by incarceration. They also facilitate the RAW DAWGS Youth Corps Gang Prevention Program for boys 5 to 13. To … Continue reading September Share the Plate: Compassion in Action
One half of 2U’s offering collected in August will go to the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA). IMA is dedicated to improving the lives of Omahans and, more specifically, minority populations especially in north Omaha. This coalition of ministers and churches works collaboratively to address issues related to civil rights, employment, education, safety, and voter participation. … Continue reading August Share the Plate: Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
One half of 2U’s offering collected in July will go to the Community Alliance. Community Alliance, especially its day program, helps mentally ill persons recover by offering concrete support in the form of food and housing assistance for those who need it, medication assistance, and counseling. They also teach classes on subjects ranging from managing … Continue reading July Share the Plate: Community Alliance
One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in June will go to The Refugee Empowerment Center. The goal of the Refugee Empowerment Center is to resettle and empower refugees to become self-sufficient through direct services and educational programs. These programs include English language learning, driver’s education training, and a Job Club. To find out more … Continue reading June Share the Plate: Refugee Empowerment Center
One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in May will go to Whispering Roots. Whispering Roots provides fresh, locally grown, food for socially and economically disadvantaged communities. In addition, their cutting-edge school programs teach science, technology, engineering and math by using “Hands On” experiential learning. To find out about more about Whispering Roots, visit their website: … Continue reading May Share the Plate: Whispering Roots
One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in March will go to The Urban League of Nebraska. The Urban League of Nebraska is an empowering voice in the community – advocating for economic self-reliance, parity, power, civil rights and equal opportunity for all. Their vision is to lead Nebraska in closing the social economic gap … Continue reading April Share the Plate: The Urban League of Nebraska
One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in March will go to The Malcolm X Foundation. The Malcolm X Memorial Foundation is headquartered in Omaha. Founded by Mrs. Rowena Moore in 1971, the Foundation serves as a historical landmark for the birthplace of Malcolm X, now covering 12 acres of manicured greenspace in the heart … Continue reading March Share the Plate: The Malcolm X Foundation
Our February Service Learning Project will once again help the Pine Ridge Reservation. We will be collecting dental supplies (toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, kids’ books on brushing) and packaging them for Pine Ridge. Please drop off donations in the box in the foyer. On Sunday, February 28, at 10 a.m. on the lower level of church, … Continue reading February Service Learning Project: Dental Supplies for Pine Ridge
