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SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE

The Social Action Committee is continuing a long tradition of advocacy and action on social issues. The Committee strives to educate the congregation about local, national, and global concerns while identifying activities and projects that benefit individuals, families, and the community.

        The Social Action Committee encourages the congregation to inform area legislators of their views on a variety of social issues through letter writing  initiatives.  Plans are underway to organize a brochure of community resources for families and individuals in crisis, linking those individuals to the many support systems in our community. Members of the
congregation are actively supporting the Middleboro Habitat for Humanity project to build a home in Middleboro, serving as co-chairs of the project.

        As a "Welcoming Congregation" we support the rights of gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals in our society and welcome their full participation in our community.  We support the Unitarian Universalist Association's Service Committee in its efforts around the world and the UUA's Urban Ministry program in inner city areas.

The Local Support Services link below lists many services (hotlines, emergency food pantries, clothing, fuel assistance programs, counseling, etc.) which are available to Middleborough and Lakeville residents.  The first category "Community and Church" lists facilities that are located within the two communities. Click to access this information.  You may want to print this information and put it beside your telephone.

 

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Plant a Row for the Hungry

Food Pantry Donations Needed

 

As another year begins, let us not forget about our neighbors who are hungry.  Please continue to bring non-perishable food and sanitary items every Sunday.  We did a phenomenal job last year, but this year we need to raise our standards to meet the rising need.  I will bring the food to the pantry after the last Sunday of every month.  A list of the most needed items is provided below, and a more general needs list is near the food collection basket in the church parlor.  Thank you so much for your generosity. Katharina K.

The St. Vincent DePaul Society is in dire need of the following non-perishable food items for their Sacred Heart Food Pantry.  These items are not available from the Greater Boston Food Bank.  Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!!!

 

                                                Small Coffee                         Toothpaste

                                                Bar Soap                                Shampoo

                                                2 lb. Box of Sugar                2 lb. Box of Flour

                                                Small Grape Jelly                 Small Ketchup

                                                Pancake Mix                         Hamburger Helper

                                                Pancake Syrup                      Mustard

 

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