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Social Action Initiatives
For more information about any of the following social action initiatives, please contact one of our Social Action Committee Co-Chairs: Inge Crowley or Janice Simpson. Both can be reached by email at socialaction@prairiecircleuuc.org.
Habitat for Humanity Lake County
In 2008, the year of the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, let us honor his legacy by restoring justice for the people of the United States and the people of Iraq.
How can we make a difference? Find out!
Simple Steps for Justice (PDF)
Published by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)Or, visit www.uusc.org/justicesunday for even more ideas.
Donations are always needed and always appreciated. Please bring your food donation to any Sunday service. Some of the suggested items are as follows:
Rice Tomato Sauce Macaroni & Cheese Pasta Canned Fruit Diapers Breakfast Cereal Peanut Butter Baby Food Pancake Mix Pork and Beans Baby Formula Canned Soup Tuna Fish Dry Beans (Pinto,
Northern, Kidney)Canned Vegetables Canned Meat Please bring your Aluminum Cans, too. The Pantry sells them and uses the proceeds to buy milk and eggs.
You can also donate money to the Avon Township Food Pantry. A container for cash or check donations can be found every Sunday on the Social Action table, which is next to the refreshments table.
Thank you - Your donations make a difference!
PADS - Helping People Out of Homelessness
PCUUC's social action work includes providing assistance to the PADS shelter, which supports the homeless in Lake County. PADS stands for "Public Action to Deliver Shelter and Supportive Services." PADS centers located at the following addresses:
914 Eighth Street
Waukeegan, IL3001 Green Bay Road, Blg #5
VA Complex
North Chicago, ILHow Can You Help?
Third Sunday Meals: Cook or deliver and serve a third Sunday meal at the Center at 914 Eighth Street (working with NSUC on this effort).
Make a food bank delivery to the Center.
Volunteer as a computer tutor who will help PADS clients learn basic computer skills.
Make 42 bag lunches for PADS clients so they have lunches during the week.
Provide daytime childcare 3:00 - 5:00 pm, 2-3 times each week, while parents are working. Help with homework, read, and play games with the children.
Provide evening childcare 6:00 - 8:00 pm while clients attend training and group meetings. Help with homework, read, and play games with the children.
Donate bedding, blankets, pillows, lamps, or money for supplies.
How to Volunteer:
If you are willing to volunteer for any of these efforts, please contact Inge Crowley or Janice Simpson, co-chairs of the PCUUC Social Action Committee. Thank you for your help!
Habitat for Humanity Lake County
Habitat for Humanity Lake County (HFHLC) was formed in 1989 as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. To date, more than 100 homes providing permanent housing for over 450 people have been built in Lake County.
PCUUC will be taking part in the Building on Faith program which brings together people representing many different faith communities from across Lake County. One house will be built in the HFHLC Carter Crossing neighborhood in Waukegan near 12th Street and Washington Park. Groundbreaking is scheduled for September 28, 2008 with completion and dedication slated for summer 2009.
Blue houses = completed
Green houses = under construction
Orange houses = waiting for you to sponsorLook for more information in upcoming newsletters as this program gets under way. For additional information about Habitat for Humanity International and HFHLC, please visit the following websites:
The Social Action Committee frequently undertakes environmental projects such as seed collections, public land clean ups, and habitat restoration.
These events are posted on our Events Calendar, and all are welcome to join the efforts!
