Prairie Circle
Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Prairie Circle's Social Action Initiatives

Social Justice

This year, Unitarian Universalists are celebrating 60 years of justice by honoring the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) Board Chair Dr. William F Schulz states,

"…only one sacred text, one mythic voice, in the entire world tackles two of the most controversial subjects in human history, namely, the nature of humanity and the ethics of public order… the UDHR is a declaration by the world community of a promise it has made to itself, a covenant it has entered into with itself, all the nations of the world with one another."

Avon Township Food Pantry

Donations are always needed and always appreciated. Please bring your food donation to any Sunday service. Some of the suggested items are as follows:

Please bring your Aluminum Cans, too. The Pantry sells them and uses the proceeds to buy milk and eggs.

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
Waukegan, IL

3001 Green Bay Road, Blg #5
VA Complex
North Chicago, IL

How Can You Help?

• Third Sunday Meals: Cook or deliver and serve a third Sunday meal at the Center at 914 Eighth Street (working with North Shore Unitarian Church 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:

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.

For additional information about Habitat for Humanity International and HFHLC, please visit the following websites:

Habitat Restoration

The Social Action Committee frequently undertakes environmental projects such as seed collections, public land clean ups, and habitat restoration.