Charities of the Month: 2008-2009
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In 2008-2009, UUFSM gave $3300 to charities, exceeding our 10% tithing goal. The Fellowship also donated food and gifts and helped to create a garden at Three Oaks Center.
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| Donation |
Dates |
Charity of the Month |
|---|---|---|
| $180 | Jun 2009 |
Garden at Three Oaks Center To help pay for the garden built by people from UUFSM and Three Oaks |
| $275 | May 2009 |
St. Mary's Summer Youth Camps To support local camps and activities |
| $250 | Apr 2009 |
World Toilet Organization To help improve sanitation and health worldwide. |
| $220 | Mar 2009 |
Institute for Human Growth and Development Local Youth Group |
| $350 | Feb 2009 |
S. MD Mediation Center |
| $310 | Feb 2009 |
Southern Poverty Law Center To support their work in combating injustice and intolerance |
| 150 lbs of food | Feb 2009 |
H.O.P.E. Food Bank (Feb. 2009) food collection for local food pantry |
| $270 | Jan 2009 |
S. MD Orphaned Wildlife Center To support their work in taking care of animals |
| $365 | Dec 2008 |
UU Office at United Nations To support UU liaison efforts with the United Nations |
| $340 | Nov 2008 |
Hope Food Bank (2008) a local food bank |
| $100 | Oct 2008 |
UUA Retired Ministers' Fund One-day collection for retired UU ministers with limited funds |
| $180 | Oct 2008 |
UU Galveston For help after Hurricane Ike |
| $450 | Jul 2008 - Sep 2008 |
Leah's House A local shelter for women and children. |
