As we start October, ”Totes”, our program to help ensure that kids don’t go hungry over weekends, is in full swing. We had a great response to the idea of signing up to make a specified donation every month. Twelve WUUCies have committed to these monthly contributions. Fabulous! Thanks SO much! If you are interested in being a “scheduled” donor, just ask! Opportunities still await you!
And for those who would rather be ad hoc contributors, we always have gaps that need to be filled. Watch for messages on the chat that explain what is still needed for the current month. Those last few items save a lot of last-minute stress.
As always, please leave your contributions in the baskets across from the kitchen. Questions and concerns? Contact John Hartman or Grace Simons.
In October our Special Collection sponsored by Advocates for Social Justice (ASJ) will replenish WUUC’s Black Student and Families Fund (BSAFF). This money, along with WUUC volunteers, assists families of students (especially those living at Greenleaf, a subsidized housing community) with a variety of needs – from essentials like education fees and supplies, food, monthly bills, and support for future dreams including college and career development. Your contributions will fund programs and services with the goal of providing a safe environment for students to explore and express their identity as they navigate the racial constructs of their world. Most recently the BSAFF program has helped with education fees, technology for a new college student, moving appliances, and supporting Root of Our Youth events.
The ASJ Committee thanks WUUC members and friends for their generous support of our monthly special collections, which take place during services on the third Sunday of every month. Instructions for giving are posted during the service, and you can also donate anytime the following week at https://onrealm.org/wuuc/-/give/now, or by sending a check to WUUC at P.O. Box 111, Woodinville, WA 98072. Please make checks out to WUUC and write “ASJ Special Collection” in the notes.
What does it look like to live our values through action? Imagine what we could accomplish working together as a community to make the world a better place. Got ideas? Environmental, Economic, Racial, Reproductive, Indigenous, LBGTQ+, Legislative? We want to hear from you at our next ASJ meeting on Sunday Oct 15th from 5-6:30 at the church and online. Save the date if you are interested in joining us and sharing your passions or learning more. Stay tuned for more information about opportunities to participate in upcoming justice and service work at WUUC.
Thank you so very much for hosting yet another series of blood drives in September! We are thankful to you for opening your doors and sharing your space with the Woodinville community. Another three days of sleeves being rolled up in the name of saving lives! Below are the results of our collaboration, and we look forward to working together with you again.
Thank You for Your Support! You are always appreciated.
Blood Drive Results for: Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church
For the September 11-13, 2023 blood drive, you had a total of 115 people check in to donate blood, and 104 units were successfully collected. We welcomed 7 first-time-donors to Bloodworks Northwest – we hope it was a positive experience, and that they will consider giving again. And, looking further into the year, we already have 81 donors booked with appointments for your November 13-15 events!
The blood that was collected at your event will go to local hospitals, impacting and saving lives of patients throughout the Pacific Northwest. This blood is critical to maintain a stable blood supply for surgeries, medical emergencies, and for supporting patients battling life-threatening illnesses like leukemia and other cancers.
We thank all of the donors for taking time out of their day to give their gift of blood, and we thank you for the extra time and support you put into coordinating the logistics, that made the blood drive possible. On behalf of patients in our community’s hospitals, I wish to extend our thanks. Bloodworks Northwest is the primary supplier for over 90 hospitals in the Pacific Northwest.
We do this because, Someone’s Tomorrow Needs a Blood Donor Today! Check out the Bloodworks Northwest Blog for patient stories and more.
Those who donated at this blood drive will be eligible to give again in 56 Days!
Thank You,
Karen Chernotsky Community Engagement Liaison
Bloodworks Northwest 19723 Hwy. 99 #F Lynnwood, WA 98036 BloodworksNW.org
We’d love to have a few more people join our awesome team of Childcare Providers who look after our youngest UUs on Sundays during worship services and at church events where childcare is being offered. We ask our Childcare Providers to serve once per month, but we can certainly put you on the schedule more often if you’d like!
For adults (18+), this is a volunteer position.
For youth ages 15-17, this is a paid position compensated at $17.00/hr.
Our Childcare Providers play such an important role in making WUUC a welcoming community to families by creating a safe and supportive environment for our children, and peace of mind for our parents wanting to participate in church gatherings without having to find a babysitter.
Anyone interested in serving as a Childcare Provider should contact Rev. Dan at revdan@wuuc.org.
School is starting and the WUUC Totes program is ready to help students who are at risk of missing meals on weekends when school meals aren’t available. Our first delivery of the 2023-2024 school year is almost ready to go.
We’ve had a great response from members and friends who have signed up to be scheduled donors – providing a specific part of our list each month. About 70% of our needs will be covered by these folks. Thanks so much!! In case you missed the invitation but would like to be a scheduled donor, let me know. I’ll be happy to sign you up!
Maywood Hills Elementary in Bothell is the school we serve, and we provide food for 15 students. It’s a great program and WUUC has been involved for many years. Who knows how many kids we’ve helped? Many thanks to all of you who have supported “our” students! We know that hungry kids can’t learn well. We make a difference for them!
If you have questions or comments, contact Grace Simons or John Hartman, co-coordinators.
