Gifts of our time, talents, and money to those in need are an important part of the life of First Congregational Church.
Watch for information about the Diaper Drive coming up in October Top Donation Needs this month for the Crossroads Food Pantry: Canned fruit, healthy snacks, hygiene items like shaving razors and travel size shampoo and conditioner
Top Donation Needs for the Crossroads Thrift Store: Men's underwear/socks, reusable water bottles, dishes
Outreach Will Support Crossroads Urban Center All Year The Outreach Board has decided to focus on Hunger and Homelessness by supporting the efforts of Crossroads Urban Center for the entire fiscal year of 2022-2023. All Outreach contributions for this fiscal year will go to Crossroads Urban Center. In July, First Congregational Church took part in a food drive, with lots of great participation by our congregation. Members of the Outreach Board will investigate volunteer opportunities at the food pantries and thrift store run by Crossroads Urban Center. Watch for emails on how you can join us in some of these upcoming activities. First Congregational Church was featured in the Donor Spotlight of Wasatch Community Gardens email newsletter. A copy of this newsletter was sent to the congregation via email.
About Crossroads Urban Center Crossroads Urban Center is a nonprofit, grassroots organization that assists and organizes Utahns with low incomes, those with disabilities, and people of color to meet basic survival needs and to address essential issues affecting quality of life. It was established in 1966 as a multi-faith community-based project. Crossroads Urban Center runs one of Utah's busiest emergency food pantries and a thrift store. They connect low-income people with other service agencies and facilitate holiday food programs. Crossroads Urban Center also supports political advocacy groups that bring together community members interested in working towards a system that aligns with the needs of the people. The groups include the Coalition of Religious Communities (CORC), Community Housing Advocacy Project (CHAP), and Powerful Moms Who Care (PMWC). These advocacy groups work with political leaders to make policies that are inclusive and support people in their fight to escape poverty.
Please watch your emails for regular updates on how you can show God's love in the community by participating in Outreach.
Please consider providing regular, ongoing support to this important multi-faith organization. Unless specified otherwise, all financial Outreach contributions will go to Crossroads Urban Center this year. Please clearly indicate that you would like your contribution to go to Outreach when you make a donation.
Please contact Cissy Wolff (cissywolff@gmail.com or call/text 801-243-5457) if you have any questions or need help accessing any information.