For many years, it has been the practice at UU of SCV to identify specific charities in the local community which are in line with UU values, as well as UU affiliate organizations in need. Cash and check donations to a chosen charity are collected at the third Sunday worship service each month.

During 2024 a total of $2,009 was collected and donated to the following charities: Single Mothers Outreach, UUA Disaster Relief, SCOPE Radio KQRU, UU the Vote, the SCV LGBTQ+ Center, the Gibbon Conservation Center, Mental Health Hookup, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE), the SCV Child and Family Center’s Domestic Violence Project, and Camp de Benneville Pines. Additionally, in December congregants contributed $575 in Target gift cards to the Child and Family Center for teens affected by domestic violence. Thanks to all for your generous support of local charities!

By the way, here is a gratifying fact: According to treasury records from February 2006 to December 2024, UU of SCV congregants have donated $46,723 to charities through Third-Sunday collections. This is definitely something to be proud of!