One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in June will go to Benson Plant Rescue. Benson Plant Rescue recycles damaged, overstock, and end of season nursery goods from area retailers, as well as surplus plants from gardeners thinning or changing their gardens. They are provided to those in need in the community at little or … Continue reading June Share the Plate – Benson Plant Rescue

One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in May will go to HELP Adult Services. HELP Adult Services’ programs provide hope, offer resources to those in need, and are accessible regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or economic status. Their goal is to strengthen participants’ limited support system by connecting them to others … Continue reading May Share the Plate: HELP Adult Services

One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in April will go to Heartland Family Service – Better Together. Heartland Family Service – Better Together is a family-centered intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment facility. Parents suffering from an addiction oftentimes can’t or won’t get the help they need because it requires being separated from their spouse … Continue reading April Share the Plate: Heartland Family Service – Better Together

One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in February will go to the Nebraska Humane Society. The Nebraska Humane Society (NHS) mission is to protect, save, and enrich the lives of animals in the communities they serve.  The organization was originally established for the protection of both animals and children. In the mid-1940’s, state agencies … Continue reading February Share the Plate: Nebraska Humane Society

One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in January will go to The ARTery. The ARTery uses art to strengthen communities by empowering individuals to break down cultural barriers and improve critical thinking and communication skills. Programs include Dancing Classrooms in schools, Saturday Dance Programs, and Dance Camp. Visit www.ARTeryOmaha.org. To nominate an organization for … Continue reading January Share the Plate: The ARTery

One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received on Sundays in December will go to the North Omaha Area Health (NOAH) Clinic. The NOAH clinic provides care to patients regardless of ability to pay, including helping find sources to fund their care. Services include healthy living and cooking information, health screening, exercise, massage therapy, counseling, and support … Continue reading December Share the Plate: North Omaha Health Clinic & Minister’s Discretionary Fund

One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in November will go to One Spirit: for benefit of Pine Ridge Reservation residents. One Spirit is a Native American service organization that assists and supports American Indians. At present, they focus on the Lakota Sioux in South Dakota. Their programs reduce or eliminate hunger, replace the high … Continue reading November Share the Plate: One Spirit

One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in October will go to GLSEN Omaha (Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network – Omaha Chapter). GLSEN Omaha supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally students, educators, and parents, and they provide professional development for future and current educators. Last year, they provided more than 30 hours of … Continue reading October Share the Plate: GLSEN Omaha

One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in September will go to Partnership 4 Kids. Partnership 4 Kids is a goal-setting and group-mentoring program that builds hope for under-served students and helps them create a foundation for success from kindergarten to careers. Their mission is to partner with our community to guide our youth toward … Continue reading September Share the Plate: Partnership 4 Kids

One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in August will go to No More Empty Pots. No More Empty Pots is a grassroots non-profit corporation connecting individuals and groups to improve self-sufficiency of local urban and rural communities. Their vision is to support communities in becoming self-sufficient and food secure through collaboration, education, stewardship, and … Continue reading August Share the Plate: No More Empty Pots