Resources for Tough Economic Times
These programs are ones we've found that are helping folks in need. Know of one not here? Please let us know.
Food:
- Angel Food Ministries - one box of food each month for $30, you do not need to demonstrate financial need. Local churches host pick up sites. You can find a local pick up site and preview the upcoming menu at their website.
Jobs:
Congregational Resources to help those need:
- Interfaith Worker Justice This site has congregational resources for those who want to work for justice for workers in a variety of ways.Visit this page to get resources on helping those out of work.
- UUA's Social Justice pages. January's Action of the Month's focus is on Living Wage.
Other Congregational Resources:
- Worship Resources can be found at: www.uua.org/spirituallife/troubledeconomy/index.shtml
- Information about the Economy and it's impact on Stewardship: www.uua.org/giving/annualprogram/119273.shtml
- Search result page when searching the UUA website for "The Economy and Congregations"
- The Stewardship Office has prepared a collection of articles on fundraising in difficult times titled, Giving During Tough Economic Times. Download the collection as a pdf or word document.
- The Annual Program Fund Office has prepared a document titled "Anticipating the Effects of the Economy" which you can download as a pdf or word document. It is also part of the Giving During Tough Economic Times set.
