First
Parish Unitarian UniversalistSocial Action
Help Victims of Domestic Violence | Feed the Hungry | Build a Home
For information on how to get involved, contact the First Parish office by phone (781-828-0296) or by email.
Volunteering for South Shore Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Stoughton House Dedication
Saturday, March 20, 10 AM - noon
Jim Leonard is pleased to report that the Habitat for Humanity home that our church has been working on in Stoughton has finally been completed. South Shore Habitat for Humanity will officially hand over the keys to the new homeowner, Karen Struck and her family at the dedication ceremony on Saturday March 20th from 10am to noon, at their new home on 219 Lakewood Drive in Stoughton. All are welcome to attend and walk through the completed energy-efficient home! Thanks again to everyone from our church, including those who volunteered to help with the construction, those who donated money for food and drinks, those who bought, prepared and delivered the food, and everyone else for being so supportive of this cause.
For more information please contact Jim Leonard.
Standing on the Side of Love to End Domestic Violence
Volunteer opportunities at Womansplace Crisis Center, Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Services for People of All
Genders
Womansplace Crisis Center is a comprehensive, non-profit program providing services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. We are currently seeking volunteers for all aspects of our program.
- Answering the crisis hotline
- Assisting in our domestic violence shelter
- Providing medical and court advocacy
- Providing child care
- Assisting with fundraising activities
- Assist our multi-cultural staff
- Community organizing and mobilization
- Contribute your skills and talent
All volunteers will receive a comprehensive 35-hour training on the dynamics of sexual assault, domestic violence, and the effects of trauma. This training is offered twice per year and is free of charge for new volunteers. People of all genders are welcome to apply. Both day and evening opportunities are available.
Spring training: March 1 through March 24, 2009, Monday and Wednesday nights 6 PM – 9 PM, and two Saturdays March 13, and March 27, 2009 9 AM – 2:30 PM.
To sign up for the next training or for more information please contact Sharon or Erin at 508-588-2045 or by email.
Request for Donations
Please donate a bag of regular size toiletry items to welcome a new resident in the Domestic Violence Shelter. There is a container in the parlor with toiletry item ideas and a sample bag to view. Thanks to all who have generously contributed toiletry samples, gently used clothes, handmade gloves and hats. Please contact Mary C. with any questions or concerns.
Volunteering with the Friday Night Supper Program at the Arlington Street Church in Boston
The
Friday Night Supper Program (www.fridaynightsupper.org)
has been serving dinner to homeless and hungry people every Friday for the past 25 years.
The Program was founded through cooperation between members of the Arlington Street Church, Unitarian Universalist; and members of Dignity Boston, a congregation of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics.
In 2002, FPUU Canton sent a first team of volunteers to the FNS Program, and then decided to make it a monthly activity. Over the years, more than 30 members, friends, and youth of our congregation have volunteered. Our visits take place on the fourth Friday of each month, September through May. Announcements are made each month in the newsletter, and posted in the Parish Hall (under the Social Action sign).
The purpose of this activity has been to bring our members closer to those who have a hard time surviving in the city because of various circumstances that keep them from finding work. While donating money, clothing, and baked goods is an important contribution, serving dinner provides more than food to people who are as much in need of care and respect for their human dignity.