Programs & Projects

A list of programs and projects that UUCE participants help with.

Upcoming Monthly Plate Share June 15, Greater Evansville Youth – Greater Evansville Youth was founded in 2019 by local members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We have a vested interest in the health, safety and happiness of local LGBTQIA+ youth, Powered by IYG (Indiana Youth Group).

IYG’s Mission & History: “Creating spaces for LGBTQ+ young people since 1987. Indiana Youth Group (IYG) serves young people ages 12-24 who self-identify as LGBTQ+, as well as their ally peers. All programs and services are offered free of charge.

​IYG strives to provide safer spaces to build self-confidence, explore individualism, and develop friendships within the LGBTQ+ community. IYG promotes a space of acceptance, equity, and restorative practices.

​We also advocate for LGBTQ+ youth in schools, the community, and through family support services.”

https://greaterevansvilleyouth.org/

Monthly Plate Share – on the 3rd Sunday of every month, all collection plate money (not designated towards pledges) goes to an organization and/or group  whose missions, visions, and values align with Unitarian Universalism.

United Caring Services – members and friends of the UUCE provide a spaghetti dinner on the 3rd Friday of every month for the United Caring Services. Donations of spaghetti noodles and spaghetti sauce are needed; donation box located in lobby.

United Caring Services: Vision Statement: To be a place where individuals, organizations, and agencies collaboratively create a community of caring. The Mission: To provide values-based, low barrier, sustainable, and high-quality homeless shelters, services, and solutions.

AIDS Resource Group – donate necessities (i.e. soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, diapers); donation box located in lobby.

The Mission of the AIDS Resource Group is to provide quality specialized case management, HIV prevention education and supportive services to people living with, at-risk for or affected by HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, it is the goal of ARG to educate and empower the community to recognize and reduce the stigma associated with this disease.

Evansville Rescue Mission – donate toiletries (i.e. soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, diapers); donation box located lobby.

Patchwork Central Food Pantry – members and friends of the UUCE donate canned vegetables and fruit and volunteer at the Patchwork Central Food Pantry; donation box located in lobby.

Patchwork Central creates community and encourages spiritual and social growth by offering hospitality, providing opportunities for learning, fostering creativity and involvement in the arts, working toward a more peaceful and just world.