Shoe Boxes, ACE kids, Holidays, UU. What? Here at UU, we continue our tradition of giving gifts to the refugee and immigrant children of ACE (African Community Education) in Worcester. If you care to participate, here’s what to do in Fellowship Hall after any Sunday before Dec. 17. 1) Go to the ACE table in … Continue reading 2023 Holiday Shoe Box Project to benefit African Community Education of Worcester
Please join MDA for their first MA Chapter statewide event of 2023 on Saturday, February 4th at 1 PM, during the 5th annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week, which marks the time that gun deaths in the United States surpass the number of gun deaths experienced by peer countries in an entire calendar year. We will … Continue reading MDA-MA State-wide Meeting, Saturday, February 4, 2023 1-2:30 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester
As of Sunday, Nov. 27, people have signed on to fill shoe boxes with gifts for 67 students. Is there anyone out there who would like to help out with buying gifts for the last three kids not yet chosen? The 3 boys are 13, 14 and 16. Drop-off dates in Fellowship Hall are Dec. … Continue reading 2022 Holiday Shoe Box Project to benefit African Community Education of Worcester Update
Today is known across our country as “Giving Tuesday”. A day when we are encouraged to “reimagine a world built upon shared humanity and generosity.” We are so very grateful for our many members and friends who contribute regularly financially and with their gifts of time and talent in order that we thrive in our ongoing … Continue reading Giving Tuesday at UUCW
Shoe Boxes, ACE kids, Holidays, UU. What? Here at UU, we continue our tradition of giving gifts to the refugee and immigrant children of ACE (African Community Education) in Worcester. If you care to participate, here’s what to do in Fellowship Hall after any Sunday before Dec. 18. 1) Go to the ACE table. Choose … Continue reading 2022 Holiday Shoe Box Project to benefit African Community Education of Worcester
It’s holiday shoe-box time. Each year around the holidays, UUCW participates in gift giving to the ACE (African Community Education) children of Worcester. ACE assists these refugee and immigrant children of poor circumstances through academic support, one of many programs available to them. Our outreach at this time is very important as they have become … Continue reading 2021 Holiday Shoe Box Project to benefit African Community Education of Worcester
Over the past several weeks, Marilyn Martin and Dianne Mann have been meeting with a group of area Churches and Ascentria to determine how to help an Afghan family resettle in our area. Ascentria is the largest resettlement agency in the area and is set to receive the largest group of immigrants. There are approximately … Continue reading UUCW Immigrant Assistance Team – Afghan Refugee Update
