One of the most powerful things we can do is share resources in this time. For those who are able to share, a little or a lot, now is the time to come together as a faith community and support our neighbors and partners who have called for our support.
Community-led efforts are leading the way on caring for people in crisis in need of resources. To show up as UU’s, TOGETHER, we created the UU COVID19 Emergency Fund to support our partners in impacted communities who have called on us for resources. If you are able to provide any support, please consider making a contribution to UU Mass Action’s COVID19 Emergency Fund. Especially if you received a stimulus check that you don’t need - hundreds of folks are commiting to redistribute these resources.
Below are the partners to which we will distribute the funds, based on current need. These may shift, depending on current needs.
Of course, we recognize that it’s also important to make sure those in your own congregations and communities are taken care of, as well. We encourage you to check our Mutual Aid work or contact Tali at tsmookler@uumassaction.org if you’d like to initiate that in your community.
If you prefer to Donate by check: UU Mass Action, 40 Mechanic St., Suite 306, Marlborough, MA 01752 Add, “Emergency Fund” in the memo line
Help Feed Hungry Families
The Metrowest immigrant Solidarity Network (MISN) is providing food to 350+ families each week (average expense $2,500).
“This weekend [4/18], we served 170 families in Framingham and 64 in Milford. Each received 20 pounds of groceries as well as a grocery gift card.”
Get Soap and Hygiene Products to People in Jail/Prison
Our Partners at Black & Pink MA and #DeeperThanWater are providing funds to people incarcerated at Norfolk Prison who are without basic hygiene products.
Update: 5/15/20
Black and Pink Boston have been our valued partners for many years as we work to end the torture of solitary confinement. Considerable money has been raised for the canteen fund and we have now been asked to support LGBTQI people who are being released from jail and need help with this transition and housing. We are now providing the funds directly to our partner, Black & Pink Boston
Chelsea GreenRoots &
Chelsea Collaborative
Chelsea is the hardest hit community in MA. Immigrant families are in crisis and they are being left behind by ongoing COVID-19 emergency response efforts. Our partners in Chelsea have asked us to direct our donations to the One Chelsea Fund which benefits The Chelsea Collaborative, GreenRoots The Chelsea Neighborhood Collaborative. These funds help to protect these vulnerable families, and ensure that their basic needs are met regardless of their immigration status. These funds and the support offered by these organizations are crucial to slow the spread of the virus in the Chelsea community.
