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Through the Social Justice Committee, UUFE is involved in numerous projects aimed at promoting social justice in the community and in the world at large. Through outreach collections, the Social Justice Committee supports a wide range of efforts -- from teen court to river restoration, from helping the homeless in our own back yards to reaching out to the needy in Haiti. Each recipient group is cerfully scrutinized to ensure that our funds will make a difference in the lives of needy people. Through outreach and special collectiouns, the committee's small annual budget, and the efforts of our volunteers, we support numerous social causes with our funds, our energy, and our hearts. |
Our next Outreach Collection will support Teen Court
The purpose of Teen Court is to provide legal process for juveniles outside of the criminal justice system. The program provides opportunities for pro-social activities and social restitution in the community to steer youth away from the streets and delinquent activity, and it provides referrals to services to address substance abuse as well as mental health or educational needs.Outreach Collections Schedule:
The SJC has selected the following causes for Outreach Collections:
| July 2011 | Mental Health Association in Talbot County, Distinguished Speaker’s Program: Speakers address mental health issues |
| August 2011 | Teen Court: Jury Trial for teens by teens |
| September 2011 | Talbot Interfaith Shelter (TIS): Winter lodging for the homeless |
| October 2011 | Pickering Creek Audubon Center, Youth Conservation Leadership Program: Young Naturalist’s discuss, develop & pass on their understanding of the environment to their peers. Finally they identify habitat improvement to save imperiled bird species |
| November 2011 | Mid Shore Fresh Start: Lodging, support and care for recovering addicts |
| December 2011 | Good Samaritan Fund: Financial support for the poor needing emergency funds |
| January 2012 | Re-Entry Mediation Mid-Shore: Mediation to ease former inmates' transition on release |
| February 2012 | AKA/KTO- First African-American sorority in the nation provides various local programs focusing on health & education for the disadvantaged |
| March 2012 | Rebuilding Together Caroline County, Maryland: Repair/renovate homes for the needy |
| April 2012 | Midshore Riverkeeper® Conservancy advocacy group dedicated to restoring our waterways |
| May 2012 | Talbot Mentors: Mentoring at-risk youth with the goal of making them more successful citizens |
| June 2012 | Haiti, Harmony Ministries: Providing school supplies for Pastor Luc’s students in Haiti |
Those in bold we support every year.
Other Projects We Support
- Habitat for Humanity Several members of UUFE are very active in building affordable homes for people who cannot manage the high costs of buying a home without some help.
- Talbot Interfaith Shelter The Social Action Committee spearheaded UUFE's involvement with the Talbot Interfaith Shelter project in which homeless people are being sheltered and fed during the coldest part of the Winter. UUFE's Lisa Menditch is a TIS founder.
- Hunger Coalition Lunches Members of UUFE's Social Action Committee help prepare and deliver lunches that are delivered to approximately 90 people in need and residents of a local homeless shelter. Mary Young has been a tireless participant in the Hunger Coalition for many years.
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UUFE and Asbury UMC members prepare lunches for distribution | UUFE at Multicultural Festival |
