Share the Plate

UUCM’s July partner, Child Advocates of Nevada County (CASA), received $1,040 thanks to generous UUCM members, friends, and visitors.

As of this writing, we are finishing up our collections for our August partner, Bear Yuba Land Trust.

Our September partner is Nevada County Habitat for Humanity. That organization brings people together to build affordable homes for working families in need. Habitat has built/provided homes to more than 38 families. They are currently building 4 houses near Nevada Union High School. Volunteers from UUCM provide lunch to Habitat construction workers once per month. Email Justice@uugrassvalley.org if you’re interested in helping out.

Thank you for your continued compassion and justice-centered generosity.

Share the Plate

UUCM’s May Share the Plate recipient, KARE Crisis Nursery, will receive $1018, thanks to generous UUCM members, friends, and visitors.  These weekly donations add up.  Thank you all.

As of this writing, we are currently finishing up collections for our June partner, Color Me Human \.

Our July Share the Plate recipient is Child Advocates caofnc.org. Child Advocates of Nevada County helps children who may have been neglected or abused to grow up safely, securely, and ready for the future.  The organization provides training for qualified volunteers to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).  Through advocacy, education, and child abuse prevention services, Child Advocates work to ensure that all of Nevada County’s children can grow up in safe, nurturing, and permanent homes.

 

Thank you, each of you, for your continual compassion and justice centered generosity.

 

Share the Plate

UUCM’s March Share the Plate recipient, Interfaith Food Ministry, will receive $1,186.50, thanks to generous UUCM members, friends, and visitors.  These weekly donations add up.  Thank you all.

As of this writing, we are currently finishing up collections for our April partner, Child Advocates of Nevada County.

Our May Share the Plate recipient is KARE Crisis Nursery. KARE Crisis Nursery’s mission is to provide shelter and respite for the children and assistance to their families who are facing a crisis, and to safely and effectively supervise Court Ordered visitations for families seeking reunification.

 Thank you, each of you, for your continual compassion and justice centered generosity.

Know Your Rights Workshop

Come learn about your rights and what to do when interacting with police officers and immigration agents. Organized by Foothill Fire & hosted by UUCM’s Justice Team. Thanks to Norcal Resist for making this event possible!

Share the Plate

UUCM’s January Share the Plate recipient, Sierra Roots, will receive $1,172, thanks to generous UUCM members, friends, and visitors.  These weekly donations add up.  Thank you all.

As of this writing, we are currently finishing up collections for our February partner, Community Beyond Violence.

Our March Share the Plate recipient is Interfaith Food Ministry – Feed Families, Fueling Hope.

Interfaith Food Ministry has been providing supplemental food as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Western Nevada County since 1987. Over those 35 years, 1,000,000 seniors, families with children, and single adults have walked through our doors. Several UUCM members and friends volunteer regularly at IFM, including the UUCM work group, which volunteers at IFM the second Tuesday of every month.

 Thank you, each of you, for your continual compassion and justice centered generosity.

Share the Plate

UUCM’s September Share the Plate recipient, Nevada County Habitat for Humanity, will receive $911.47, thanks to generous UUCM members, friends, and visitors.  These weekly donations add up.  Thank you all.

As of this writing, we are currently finishing up collections for our
October partner, Bear Yuba Land Trust.

Our November Share the Plate recipient is Nevada County Citizens for Choice. Nevada County Citizens for Choice believes that every person deserves reproductive justice: The ability to make educated choices about their reproductive lives and health, and access to the affordable care they need. C4C supports our local community, and have been the trusted source for thousands of people since The Clinic! opened in 2006.

Thank you, each of you, for your continual compassion and justice centered generosity.

Fighting Voter Supression Together!

Your Bending the Arc Task Force at Work

It’s been a busy, busy time for your Bending the Arc Task Force — and all of you. We are so close to this climactic election. Here’s what you have helped us do:

Postcards:

Goal for 2024: 18,000;

Actual as of Sept 20, 2024: 28,884;

Projected final count: 32,000.

Number of writers:~175 (UUCM folks: 80; others we have recruited: 105)

+ lots more who have funded stamps.

Phone bank calls as of Sept 20, 2024: many! [update coming soon!]

Local Candidate Profiles: click here to read more!

League of Women Voters Forum: Click here for more information!

New Voters Registers: 5

Election Observers Recruited: 1

UU-the-Vote Out of State Canvassing : 1 canvasser

Nurturing Hope Worship Service:  August 25 — Check out the BTA Taskforce’s list of election actions YOU can take

And the work continues! Pick up one last postcard packet before October 15. Talk to Keith Johnson about how simple and fun phone banking is. Talk to Gail Johnson Vaughan about learning how to be part of texting campaigns in the last 2 weeks before the election.  You all are amazing defenders of democracy!

Looking for other ways to get involved? Need more information? Contact the Bending the Arc Taskforce: BendingTheArc@uugrassvalley.org.

UUCMer’s Keeping it Clean!

On September 28, a team of UUCM members & friends met to participat in SYRCL’s annual Yuba River Cleanup. They were assigned to clean up the trails and woods along Deer Creek off of Providence Mine Road in Nevada City. Reine Thibeault was there and shared her experience:

“We worked at the end of Providence Mine Rd. A few of us choose to stay up above on trails that were easy to navigate. Others headed down to the river bed. It was actually great to see that the trail is pretty clean. Thank you to all the hikers that pick up as they enjoy this picturesque area. We found the majority of litter along the road on our return to the parking lot. A lot look like it may have been thrown from cars. An abandoned encampment was discovered right next to where we were parked and several people worked hard to clear that area.
After we met at Pioneer Park to enjoy the lovely lunch from El Barrio. A lot of good conversation!”

Great job, volunteers:
front row (l-r): Shannon D & friend
back row (l-r): friend, Gwen E, Paul E, Rochelle E, Keith J, Kathryn Y, friend, Reine T

A big thanks to all who participated and to Shannon Dooley-Miller, who signed up to host a team from UUCM and organized the volunteers.

Yuba River Clean-Up!

Calling on UUCM members and friends to be a part of the SYRCL Yuba River Clean-Up on Saturday September 28th, 9am to noon. You’ll have bragging rights on “Trash Sunday,” September 29th!

This year we are assigned to clean up at Providence Mine Road Trail above Deer Creek. It’s a great opportunity for us to participate in caring for our communities local watershed — and right around the corner from our Adopt-A-Road segment on Ridge Road!

Please RSVP by September 20th so we can make plans for the day.

Contact Shannon if you are interested in volunteering or have questions: YubaCleanup@uugrassvalley.org.