September 7, 2024: Franklin D. Roosevelt Academy (FDR) — Ingathering

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August 31, 2025: Slow Roll Cleveland
August 24, 2025: Coit Road Farmers Market
August 17, 2025: Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition (NEOBHC)
August 10, 2025: Faith Choice Ohio
August 3, 2025: Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC)
July 27, 2025: Noble Neighbors / Green Noble
July 20, 2025: Greater Cleveland Food Bank
July 13, 2025: Hitchcock Center for Women
July 6, 2025: Lake Erie Ink
June 29, 2025: Northeast Ohio Voting Advocates (NOVA)
June 22, 2025: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)
June 15, 2025: Journey Center for Safety and Healing
June 8, 2025: LGBT Community Center Greater Cleveland
June 1, 2025: Lake Erie Native American Council (LENAC)
May 25, 2025: North Union Farmers Market
May 18, 2025: FaCT (Faith Communities Together for a Sustainable Future)
May 11, 2025: Planned Parenthood Greater Ohio
May 4, 2025: My Recovery Day
April 27, 2025: IMPACT Youth Enrichment Program
April 20, 2025: Rid-All
April 13, 2025: Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
April 6, 2025: Pink Haven
March 30, 2025: Harry’s Kitchen Crew
March 23, 2025: Bail Project
March 16, 2025: Ministry for Earth
March 9, 2025: DRUUMM (Diverse Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries)
March 2, 2025: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
February 23, 2025: Music Settlement
February 16, 2025: Hitchcock Center for Women
February 9, 2025: Faith Choice Ohio
February 2, 2025: Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition (NEOBHC)
January 26, 2025: Noble Neighbors / Green Noble
January 19, 2025: LGBTQ Legacy Project
January 12, 2025: Franklin D. Roosevelt Academy (FDR)
January 5, 2025: Greater Cleveland Food Bank
December 29, 2024: Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) — Cleveland Street Chronicle
December 24, 2024: Minister’s Discretionary Fund
December 22, 2024: Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC)
December 15, 2024: CityMusic Cleveland’s Children’s Outreach Program
December 8, 2024: Urban Hope
December 1, 2024: Lake Erie Native American Council (LENAC)
November 24, 2024: Hunger Network
November 17, 2024: Rid-All
November 10, 2024: Planned Parenthood Greater Ohio
November 3, 2024: Harry’s Kitchen Crew
October 27, 2024: Haitian Community Help & Support Center
October 20, 2024: Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
October 13, 2024: UU Disaster Relief Fund
October 6, 2024: LGBT Community Center Greater Cleveland
September 29, 2024: FaCT (Faith Communities Together for a Sustainable Future)
September 22, 2024: SYATT (See You At The Top)
September 15, 2024: UU the Vote
September 8, 2024: Franklin D. Roosevelt Academy (FDR) — Ingathering

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September 1, 2024: Northeast Ohio Voting Advocates (NOVA)
August 25, 2024: Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition (NEOBHC)
August 18, 2024: Faith Choice Ohio
August 11, 2024: Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH)
August 4, 2024: Friends of City Dogs Cleveland
July 28, 2024: Noble Neighbors / Green Noble
July 21, 2024: Greater Cleveland Food Bank
July 14, 2024: Hitchcock Center for Women
July 7, 2024: Bail Project
June 30, 2024: Northeast Ohio Voting Advocates (NOVA)
June 23, 2024: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)
June 16, 2024: FaCT (Faith Communities Together for a Sustainable Future)
June 9, 2024: LGBT Community Center Greater Cleveland
June 2, 2024: Lake Erie Native American Council (LENAC)
May 26, 2024: Rid-All
May 19, 2024: EDWINS Family Center
May 12, 2024: Planned Parenthood Greater Ohio
May 5, 2024: My Recovery Day
April 28, 2024: Palestine Children’s Relief Fund & Jewish Federation of Cleveland (split collection)
April 21, 2024: Alzheimer’s Association of Cleveland
April 14, 2024: Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
April 7, 2024: Ohio End of Life Options
March 31, 2024: Migration & Refugee Services, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland
March 24, 2024: Orchard Perennials (Ministry for Earth / IMPACT partnership)
March 17, 2024: LGBT Community Center Greater Cleveland
March 10, 2024: Urban Hope
March 3, 2024: IMPACT Youth Enrichment Program
February 25, 2024: DRUUMM (Diverse Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries)
February 18, 2024: Re:Source Cleveland (Refugee Response)
February 11, 2024: Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition (NEOBHC)
February 4, 2024: Greater Cleveland Food Bank
January 28, 2024: Rainey Institute
January 21, 2024: Lake Erie Native American Council (LENAC)
January 14, 2024: African American Cultural Garden
January 7, 2024: Near West Theatre
December 31, 2023: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)
December 24, 2023: Minister’s Discretionary Fund
December 17, 2023: Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH)
December 10, 2023: Cleveland Classical Guitar Society Education Program
December 3, 2023: RIP Medical Debt / GCC Color of Health Campaign
November 26, 2023: Faithify — Water for Unitarian School (Northeast India)
November 19, 2023: Harry’s Kitchen Crew
November 12, 2023: Hunger Network
November 5, 2023: League of Women Voters Ohio
October 29, 2023: Renovare
October 22, 2023: Signal Cleveland
October 15, 2023: LGBT Community Center Greater Cleveland
October 8, 2023: Marshall Project
October 1, 2023: Stop Cop City Solidarity
September 24, 2023: HOLA Ohio
September 17, 2023: Birthing Beautiful Communities
September 10, 2023: Franklin D. Roosevelt Academy (FDR)
September 3, 2023: Willow’s Edge Creations

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August 27, 2023: Adoption Network of Cleveland
August 20, 2023: Neighborhood Pets
August 13, 2023: Re:Source Cleveland (Refugee Response)
August 6, 2023: Cleveland Peace Action
July 30, 2023: Project Linus
July 23, 2023: Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF)
July 16, 2023: Rid-All
July 9, 2023: Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH)
July 2, 2023: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) — Climate Justice
June 18, 2023: DRUUMM (Diverse Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries)
June 11, 2023: Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
June 4, 2023: Sierra Club Ohio
May 28, 2023: Franklin D. Roosevelt Academy (FDR)
May 21, 2023: RFK Camp for Kids
May 14, 2023: IMPACT Youth Enrichment Program
May 7, 2023: Planned Parenthood Greater Ohio
April 30, 2023: Orchard Perennials (Ministry for Earth / IMPACT partnership)
April 23, 2023: FaCT (Faith Communities Together for a Sustainable Future)
April 16, 2023: Faith Choice Ohio
April 9, 2023: My Recovery Day
April 2, 2023: Rainey Institute
March 26, 2023: Upcycle Parts Shop
March 19, 2023: LGBT Community Center Greater Cleveland
March 12, 2023: Racial Justice Leadership Team
March 5, 2023: Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC)
February 26, 2023: Meals on Wheels
February 19, 2023: Western Reserve Land Conservancy
February 12, 2023: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)
February 5, 2023: Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition (NEOBHC)
January 29, 2023: Rid-All
January 22, 2023: Hunger Network
January 15, 2023: Northeast Ohio Voting Advocates (NOVA)
January 8, 2023: Hitchcock Center for Women
January 1, 2023: Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio (UUJO)
December 24, 2022: Minister’s Discretionary Fund
December 18, 2022: CityMusic Cleveland’s Children’s Outreach Program
December 11, 2022: 9to5
December 4, 2022: Greater Cleveland Food Bank
November 27, 2022: Forum Committee
November 20, 2022: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)
November 13, 2022: TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
November 6, 2022: Harry’s Kitchen Crew
October 30, 2022: Journey Center for Safety and Healing
October 23, 2022: LGBT Community Center Greater Cleveland
October 16, 2022: Urban Hope
October 9, 2022: Unity in Community
October 2, 2022: Kids’ Book Bank
September 25, 2022: Southern Poverty Law Center
September 18, 2022: Oxford Community Garden
September 11, 2022: Drink Local Drink Tap
September 4, 2022: Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities

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August 28, 2022: SYATT (See You At The Top)
August 21, 2022: Heights Community Congress
August 14, 2022: Noble Neighbors / Green Noble
August 7, 2022: Cleveland Animal Protective League
July 31, 2022: Unitarian Congregation of Burundi
July 24, 2022: Faith Choice Ohio Jubilee Fund
July 17, 2022: Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC)
July 10, 2022: Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio (UUJO)
July 3, 2022: Larchmere PorchFest
June 19, 2022: DRUUMM (Diverse Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries)
June 12, 2022: Solidarity Collective — Witness for Peace
June 5, 2022: Adoption Network of Cleveland
May 29, 2022: Clevelanders for Public Transportation
May 22, 2022: Planned Parenthood Greater Ohio
May 15, 2022: Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
May 8, 2022: Re:Source Cleveland (Refugee Response)
May 1, 2022: May 4th Visitors Center, Kent State University
April 24, 2022: Team Trees & Team Seas
April 17, 2022: Orchard Perennials (Ministry for Earth / IMPACT partnership)
April 10, 2022: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) — Ukrainian Refugee Assistance
April 3, 2022: Hunger Network
March 27, 2022: Community of Hope Cleveland
March 20, 2022: IMPACT Youth Enrichment Program
March 13, 2022: Hungarian Unitarian Church — Refugee Support
March 6, 2022: Urban Hope
February 27, 2022: Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH)
February 20, 2022: Cleveland African American Museum
February 13, 2022: Rust Belt Riders
February 6, 2022: Greater Cleveland Food Bank
January 30, 2022: Literary Cleveland
January 23, 2022: Milestones Autism Resources
January 16, 2022: Ohio Innocence Project
January 9, 2022: Family Connections of Northeast Ohio
January 2, 2022: Journey Center for Safety and Healing
December 26, 2021: Cleveland African American Museum
December 24, 2021: Minister’s Discretionary Fund
December 19, 2021: Unitarian Congregation of Burundi
December 12, 2021: Change the Tune Cleveland
December 5, 2021: Bail Project
November 28, 2021: Unity in Community
November 21, 2021: Seeds of Literacy
November 14, 2021: Policy Matters Ohio
November 7, 2021: Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
October 31, 2021: HOLA Ohio
October 24, 2021: EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute
October 17, 2021: Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio (UUJO)
October 10, 2021: Ministry for Earth / IMPACT partnership
October 3, 2021: Cleveland Animal Protective League
September 26, 2021: Southern Poverty Law Center

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Adoption Network of Cleveland: Adoption Network Cleveland connects and empowers individuals, organizations, and communities impacted by adoption, kinship, and foster care, providing support, advocacy, and education to create positive outcomes. https://adoptionnetwork.org/

African American Cultural Garden: The African American Cultural Garden in Cleveland celebrates and preserves African American heritage and culture. It provides unique educational experiences and fosters community interaction in a beautiful, inclusive space. https://aaacg.org/

Alzheimer’s Association of Cleveland: The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. https://www.alz.org/cleveland

Bail Project: The Bail Project provides free bail assistance to people in need, combating mass incarceration and restoring the presumption of innocence. Their revolving bail fund allows donations to be reused nationwide. https://bailproject.org/

Birthing Beautiful Communities: Birthing Beautiful Communities supports pregnant women at highest risk for infant mortality by providing education, support, advocacy, and holistic doula services, working to reduce racial disparities in birth outcomes. https://www.birthingbeautiful.org/

Change the Tune Cleveland: Change the Tune is a Cleveland-based nonprofit that fosters creative expression, mentorship, and leadership development for youth through the arts, helping young people find their voices and share their stories. https://changethetune.org/

CityMusic Cleveland’s Children’s Outreach Program: CityMusic Cleveland brings free orchestral music to the community and provides children with access to high-quality music education, nurturing creativity and cultural appreciation. https://citymusiccleveland.org/

Cleveland African American Museum: The Cleveland African American Museum preserves, interprets, and celebrates African American history and culture in Northeast Ohio through exhibits, collections, and community programming. https://clevelandmuseumofafricanamericanhistory.org/

Cleveland Animal Protective League: The Cleveland APL fosters compassion and ends animal suffering through adoption, spay/neuter services, and humane investigations. https://clevelandapl.org/

Cleveland Classical Guitar Society Education Program: This program provides free, high-quality music education to students in Cleveland schools, using classical guitar to build creativity, discipline, and joy in learning. https://cleguitar.org/

Cleveland Peace Action: Cleveland Peace Action educates and mobilizes people to reduce violence, abolish nuclear weapons, promote social justice, and create a peaceful and sustainable world. https://peaceactioncleveland.org/

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center: Cleveland Rape Crisis Center supports survivors of sexual violence, promotes healing and prevention, and advocates for social change, with a vision of eliminating sexual violence. https://clevelandrapecrisis.org/

Clevelanders for Public Transportation: Clevelanders for Public Transit is a grassroots rider-led organization advocating for affordable, safe, and accessible public transit in Northeast Ohio. https://www.clevelandersforpublictransit.org/

Coit Road Farmers Market: Serving East Cleveland since 1932, Coit Road Farmers Market provides affordable, locally grown fresh food and fosters community connection through volunteer and farmer-supported programming. https://www.coitmarket.org/

Community of Hope Cleveland: Community of Hope partners with youth aging out of foster care, connecting them with supportive communities and mentors to help them thrive in adulthood. https://www.communityofhopeclb.org/

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DRUUMM (Diverse Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries): DRUUMM is a Unitarian Universalist People of Color Ministry and anti-racist collective bringing lay and religious professionals together to overcome racism through resistance and transform Unitarian Universalism through multicultural experiences. https://www.druumm.org/

Drink Local Drink Tap: Drink Local Drink Tap inspires people to recognize and solve water issues through creative education, events, and international projects. They mobilize communities in Cleveland and in Uganda to improve access to safe water. https://drinklocaldrinktap.org/

EDWINS Family Center: EDWINS Family Center provides free high-quality childcare for the children of returning citizens, offering a safe and caring environment to help break cycles of poverty and incarceration. https://edwinsrestaurant.org/family-center/

EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute: EDWINS offers formerly incarcerated adults a foundation in culinary and hospitality arts, combined with support services such as housing, legal assistance, and basic medical care, to ensure long-term success. https://edwinsrestaurant.org/

FaCT (Faith Communities Together for a Sustainable Future): FaCT empowers Ohio communities to protect air, water, and soil, advocate for climate justice, and organize for a just transition to renewable energy sources. https://www.factohio.org/

Faith Choice Ohio: Faith Choice Ohio mobilizes faith communities to expand abortion access and advance reproductive health, rights, and justice through education, advocacy, and counseling. https://www.faithchoiceohio.org/

Faith Choice Ohio Jubilee Fund: The Jubilee Fund supports Ohio abortion clinics and access networks by providing practical assistance and strengthening infrastructure to ensure reproductive freedom across the state. https://www.faithchoiceohio.org/jubilee

Faithify — Water for Unitarian School (Northeast India): Through Faithify, a UU crowdfunding platform, this campaign raised funds to build a rainwater harvesting facility for a K–12 Unitarian school in the Khasi Hills of Northeast India. The project supports students and the surrounding village, addressing water scarcity worsened by climate change and ensuring reliable access to clean water. https://www.faithify.org/campaign/279/water-for-Unitarian-school

Family Connections of Northeast Ohio: Family Connections supports families with young children through early literacy playrooms, parent support programs, and school readiness activities. By nurturing social connections, enhancing child development, and improving kindergarten readiness, Family Connections strengthens families and helps children build a strong foundation for success. https://familyconnectionsneo.org/

Forum Committee: The Forum Committee at UUCC sponsors educational forums on issues of spirituality, social justice, and community life, providing opportunities for learning and dialogue. https://uucleveland.org/forums/

Franklin D. Roosevelt Academy (FDR): FDR PK–8 Academy partners with families and the community to help all students reach their full potential in a safe, supportive, and rigorous environment, emphasizing academic achievement through inquiry-based learning and social responsibility. https://www.clevelandmetroschools.org/FDR

Friends of City Dogs Cleveland: Friends of City Dogs supports Cleveland Animal Care and Control by promoting adoptions, raising awareness, and providing funds for medical care and enrichment of shelter dogs. https://friendsofcitydogscleveland.com/

Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC): GCC is a non-partisan coalition of faith communities and partner organizations in Cuyahoga County working to build power for social justice and improve quality of life in neighborhoods. https://greaterclevelandcongregations.org/

Greater Cleveland Food Bank: The Food Bank works to ensure that everyone in Northeast Ohio has access to nutritious food every day through partnerships with local pantries, meal programs, and community organizations. https://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/

HOLA Ohio: HOLA champions the rights of immigrants in Northeast Ohio through advocacy, leadership development, and community-building programs. It also provides resources such as legal assistance, workforce training, and health services. https://holaohio.org/

Harry’s Kitchen Crew: Harry’s Kitchen Crew prepares meals for UUCC congregational gatherings, creating community through hospitality and ensuring inclusive, welcoming experiences. Donations help cover supplies and food costs. https://uucleveland.org/

Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities: Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through healthcare, education, and recreational services. https://www.hattielarlham.org/

Heights Community Congress: Heights Community Congress advocates for fair housing, celebrates diversity, and provides community programs in Cleveland Heights and University Heights. https://heightscongress.org/

Hitchcock Center for Women: Hitchcock Center for Women provides residential treatment for women with substance use disorders, offering support for recovery and family stability in a safe environment. https://www.hcfw.org/

Hunger Network: Hunger Network works with partners across Greater Cleveland to provide food assistance to families in need while also addressing the root causes of hunger through advocacy and community collaboration. https://hungernetwork.org/

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IMPACT Youth Enrichment Program: IMPACT is an afterschool prevention program for 7th and 8th graders at Shaker Heights Middle School, run in collaboration with UUCC and the Shaker Heights Youth Center. The program promotes leadership, service, wellness, and academics. https://uucleveland.org/impact-youth-enrichment-program/

International Women’s Convocation — for Ukrainian Refugees: The International Women’s Convocation is a UU-related nonprofit advancing women’s rights worldwide. During the Ukraine crisis, it has supported refugee women and children with humanitarian aid and empowerment programs. https://www.internationalwomensconvo.org/

Jewish Federation of Cleveland: The Jewish Federation of Cleveland unites donors, agencies, and organizations to strengthen Jewish life and promote the well-being of the entire community. It mobilizes resources in times of crisis, including Israel emergency campaigns. https://www.jewishcleveland.org/

Journey Center for Safety and Healing: Formerly the Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center, Journey Center provides services for survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, and other trauma, working to break cycles of abuse and create safe, supportive pathways to healing. https://www.journeyneo.org/

Kids’ Book Bank: The Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank fosters literacy and a love of reading by distributing free books to children and families in need across Greater Cleveland. https://www.kidsbookbank.org/

Lake Erie Ink: Lake Erie Ink: a writing space for youth provides creative expression opportunities and academic support. Programs include in-school residencies, afterschool workshops, evening and weekend events, and summer camps. https://www.lakeerieink.org/

Lake Erie Native American Council (LENAC): LENAC preserves and promotes Native American culture among the youth of many Indigenous Nations in Northeast Ohio, and supports the local Native community through cultural programming and partnerships. https://www.facebook.com/LENACohio/

Larchmere PorchFest: Larchmere PorchFest is a grassroots music festival in Cleveland’s Larchmere neighborhood featuring dozens of musical acts performing on porches, fostering community through the arts. https://www.larchmereporchfest.org/

League of Women Voters Ohio: The League of Women Voters of Ohio empowers voters and defends democracy through nonpartisan voter education, advocacy, and grassroots organizing. https://www.lwvohio.org/

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland: Legal Aid secures justice and resolves fundamental problems for low-income individuals by providing free legal services in civil matters such as housing, healthcare, safety, and economic security. https://lasclev.org/

Literary Cleveland: Literary Cleveland is a nonprofit writing center that empowers people to explore other voices and discover their own. Through classes, workshops, and events, it supports writers and readers at all stages, promotes diverse literature, and advances Northeast Ohio as a hub of literary culture. https://www.litcleveland.org/

LGBT Community Center Greater Cleveland: The Center is the hub of the region’s LGBTQ+ community, offering a safe space, programs and services, advocacy, and social events to advance well-being and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people of all ages. https://lgbtcleveland.org/

LGBTQ Legacy Project: The LGBTQ Legacy Project is a documentary exploring the rise of the LGBTQ+ movement during the 1980s and 1990s. It highlights stories from the Midwest and Deep South, documenting both political change and the lived experiences of the HIV/AIDS crisis. https://lgbtlegacyproject.org/

Marshall Project: The Marshall Project is a nonprofit newsroom covering the U.S. criminal justice system, producing investigative journalism, data reporting, and storytelling to create awareness and accountability. https://www.themarshallproject.org/

Meals on Wheels: Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals, companionship, and safety checks to seniors and individuals with disabilities, helping them maintain independence at home. https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/

Migration & Refugee Services, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland: Migration and Refugee Services welcomes refugees, asylees, and immigrants to Northeast Ohio, providing case management, employment support, and community integration services. https://ccdocle.org/service-areas/migration-refugee-services

Milestones Autism Resources: Milestones improves the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum by offering education, coaching, and resources for families, professionals, and self-advocates across Northeast Ohio. https://www.milestones.org/

Ministry for Earth: Inspired by the UU 7th Principle, the Ministry for Earth brings members together for environmental justice, spiritual renewal, and reverence for our planet. Projects include pollinator protection, renewable energy advocacy, and teaching children to grow food. https://uucleveland.org/ministry-for-earth-2/

Minister’s Discretionary Fund: This fund supports individuals and families in times of crisis, providing confidential financial assistance for urgent needs as directed by the UUCC minister. https://uucleveland.org/

Music Settlement: The Music Settlement provides accessible music and arts experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Through its centers for Music, Early Childhood, and Music Therapy, and its BOP STOP performance venue, it inspires learning, creativity, and healing. https://www.themusicsettlement.org/

My Recovery Day: My Recovery Day provides follow-up support resources to individuals in addiction recovery, helping them sustain recovery and rediscover purpose and passion in life. https://myrecoveryday.com/

Near West Theatre: Near West Theatre engages diverse people through accessible, affordable, and transformational theatre arts experiences that strengthen identity, passion, and community. https://www.nearwesttheatre.org/

Neighborhood Pets: Neighborhood Pets is a community-based pet resource center in Slavic Village offering free veterinary care, food, supplies, and support services for low-income pet owners. https://www.neighborhoodpetscle.org/

Noble Neighbors / Green Noble: Noble Neighbors is a Cleveland Heights community group working to make neighborhoods along Noble Road safe, friendly, and attractive, including the Green Noble environmental initiative. https://nobleneighbors.com/

North Union Farmers Market: North Union connects certified local producers with consumers through producer-only farmers markets across Northeast Ohio, supporting small farms, fostering community, and expanding food access programs like SNAP and Produce Perks. https://www.northunionfarmersmarket.org/

Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition (NEOBHC): NEOBHC addresses racial health disparities by promoting equity in education, employment, housing, and healthcare for African American communities. https://www.neoblackhealthcoalition.org/

Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH): NEOCH works to end homelessness by advocating for fair housing policies, providing resources for unhoused individuals, and amplifying the voices of those experiencing homelessness. https://www.neoch.org/

Northeast Ohio Voting Advocates (NOVA): NOVA is a grassroots organization expanding voter participation by registering voters, conducting research, and advocating for equitable voting access. https://nova-ohio.org/

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Ohio End of Life Options: Ohio End of Life Options raises awareness and provides fact-based education about Medical Aid in Dying laws for the terminally ill, envisioning a future where all Ohioans can direct their own end-of-life care. https://ohiooptions.org/

Ohio Innocence Project: The Ohio Innocence Project works to free innocent people in prison, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and transparent criminal justice policies. https://law.uc.edu/real-world-learning/centers/ohio-innocence-project.html

Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF): OSPF partners with local organizations across Ohio to prevent suicide through public awareness, training, advocacy, and support services, especially in underserved communities. https://ohiospf.org/

Orchard Perennials: UUCC’s Orchard Perennials project plants perennials in the congregation’s orchard to improve soil health, nourish pollinators, and create a sustainable outdoor classroom for children and adults. https://uucleveland.org/apple-orchard/

Oxford Community Garden: Located behind Oxford Grade School in Cleveland Heights, the Oxford Community Garden has grown from a school garden in the 1930s into a diverse community project. With support from UUCC members through donations and volunteer work on projects such as permaculture beds and a sun shelter, the garden continues to thrive while addressing ongoing needs like water access. http://heightsobserver.org/read/2015/06/29/longtime-resident-leads-community-garden-with-wisdom-and-love

Palestine Children’s Relief Fund: PCRF delivers humanitarian aid and critical medical relief to children in the Middle East, providing urgent care, surgeries, and support during times of crisis. https://www.pcrf.net/

Pink Haven: Pink Haven is a collective of organizations and individuals committed to trans liberation and joy. It creates networks of safety, mutual aid, and care for gender-diverse people and families, offering direct support for relocation, healthcare, and community defense. https://www.pinkhaven.org/

Planned Parenthood Greater Ohio: Planned Parenthood provides reproductive healthcare, education, and advocacy across Ohio, including cancer screenings, contraceptives, STI testing, and abortion care. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-ohio

Policy Matters Ohio: Policy Matters Ohio is a nonprofit policy research institute creating a more fair, sustainable, and inclusive Ohio through research and advocacy on issues such as wages, education, and environmental justice. https://www.policymattersohio.org/

Project Linus: Project Linus provides handmade blankets to children in need, offering comfort, security, and warmth during times of illness, trauma, or crisis. https://www.projectlinus.org/

Rainey Institute: Rainey Institute transforms the lives of young people through education and engagement in the performing and visual arts, serving thousands of Cleveland youth each year. https://raineyinstitute.org/

Racial Justice Leadership Team: UUCC’s Racial Justice Leadership Team fosters awareness, education, and activism within the congregation to advance racial equity and social justice. https://uucleveland.org/

Re:Source Cleveland (Refugee Response): Re:Source Cleveland empowers resettled families through mentoring, education, and community integration, helping them build new lives with stability and dignity. https://www.resourcecleveland.org/

Renovare: Renovare provides addiction recovery and reentry support, combining counseling, mentoring, and workforce development to help individuals build healthy, sustainable lives. https://www.renovare.us/

RFK Camp for Kids: Royal Family KIDS Camp provides weeklong summer camp experiences for children in foster care, offering safe, supportive, and fun environments where kids can build confidence, develop positive relationships, and simply be kids. The program is part of For the Children, a national network serving abused and neglected children. https://forthechildren.org/

Rid-All: Rid-All Green Partnership operates an urban farm in Cleveland’s Kinsman neighborhood, transforming vacant land into a hub for healthy food production, community education, and environmental restoration. https://ridall.org/

RIP Medical Debt / GCC Color of Health Campaign: RIP Medical Debt works with organizations like GCC to purchase and forgive medical debt for families in need, reducing financial stress and promoting health equity. https://ripmedicaldebt.org/

Rust Belt Riders: Rust Belt Riders collects and composts food waste from homes and businesses, turning it into healthy soil while reducing landfill waste and carbon emissions. https://www.rustbeltriders.com/

Seeds of Literacy: Seeds of Literacy provides free, personalized GED and adult literacy programs in Cleveland, empowering adults to build skills for lifelong success. https://seedsofliteracy.org/

Signal Cleveland: Signal Cleveland is an independent nonprofit newsroom providing in-depth local reporting on public policy, housing, education, and community life in Cleveland. https://signalcleveland.org/

Sierra Club Ohio: Sierra Club Ohio advocates for clean energy, environmental protection, and climate action while building grassroots power across the state. https://www.sierraclub.org/ohio

Slow Roll Cleveland: Slow Roll organizes weekly summer bike rides across Cleveland neighborhoods, bringing together riders of all backgrounds in safe, social, and community-building events. https://www.slowrollcleveland.org/

Solidarity Collective — Witness for Peace: The Solidarity Collective promotes peace, justice, and sustainable economies in Latin America by connecting grassroots movements with U.S. communities. https://solidaritycollective.org/

Southern Poverty Law Center: SPLC combats hate, intolerance, and discrimination through litigation, education, and advocacy, monitoring extremist groups and defending civil rights. https://www.splcenter.org/

Stop Cop City Solidarity: Stop Cop City is a grassroots movement opposing the construction of a militarized police training facility in Atlanta, advocating for environmental justice and community safety. https://stopcopcitysolidarity.org/

SYATT (See You At The Top): SYATT empowers youth of color through outdoor adventure, leadership development, and mentoring, helping them build confidence and connection with nature. https://www.syattcle.org/

TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors): TAPS is the national nonprofit providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources to all those grieving a death in the military or veteran community. Since 1994, TAPS has offered comfort and hope through peer support and grief resources, available 24/7 at no cost to surviving families and loved ones. https://www.taps.org/

Unitarian Congregation of Burundi: A partner church of UUCC, this congregation in Burundi builds interfaith community and promotes peace and social justice through worship, service, and local initiatives. https://www.uua.org/international/associates/partnerchurch

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rutana, Burundi: Another partner congregation of UUCC, the Rutana church works for social justice and faith development within its local community. https://www.uua.org/international/associates/partnerchurch

Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio (UUJO): UUJO is a statewide network of UU congregations collaborating on social justice advocacy in Ohio, focusing on issues such as racial justice, climate change, and economic fairness. https://uujo.org/

Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC): UUSC advances human rights and social justice worldwide, partnering with grassroots organizations to respond to humanitarian crises and systemic injustice. https://www.uusc.org/

Unity in Community: Unity in Community fosters collaboration among local organizations in Cleveland to address systemic inequality, build solidarity, and strengthen grassroots movements. https://unityincommunitycle.org/

Upcycle Parts Shop: Upcycle Parts Shop is Cleveland’s creative reuse center, diverting usable materials from the waste stream and providing affordable art supplies, workshops, and education. https://upcyclepartsshop.org/

Urban Hope: Urban Hope is a storefront soup kitchen in Ohio City supported by area UU congregations, providing meals, community, and access to basic needs like showers. https://uucleveland.org/urban-hope/

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI): Established in 1911, USCRI protects the rights of refugees and immigrants through legal, health, and social services in the U.S. and abroad. https://refugees.org/

Western Reserve Land Conservancy: WRLC conserves natural areas, farmland, and urban greenspaces across Northeast Ohio, creating healthier communities and protecting the environment for future generations. https://www.wrlandconservancy.org/

Willow’s Edge Creations: Willow’s Edge Creations is a social enterprise supporting survivors of human trafficking through handcrafted goods, workforce development, and economic empowerment. https://www.willowsedgecreations.org/

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