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Grounds Clean Up Day September 10

We are having a “Get out the Vote” event on Sept 20. The UUA president will be here speaking and many members of the Athens community will be in attendance. We have a beautiful facility to hold the event in. We have a great landscape but it is in need of some attention. The rains and hot weather have the grass and other plants growing like crazy. There are weeds to pull, mulch to spread, plants that need trimming, and plenty of other work to be done. 

We need volunteers to help clean the grounds. 

Please come out and help us on Saturday, September 10, starting at 9 am. We’ll be there until noon at least. If you can only come for one hour, that’s fine – we’ll take as much help as you can provide. Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty and bring gloves if you need them. You may also want to bring water or some other drink and snacks. It’s can be hot out there. 

If you have any questions contact Mark Williams.

July Share the Plate CotM Benefits ACC Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures

This organization exists to illuminate the rich and diverse histories of African Americans in Athens, Georgia, and surrounding communities to ignite a steadfast commitment to justice and truth-telling, and to inspire youth to become architects of a fair and inclusive future. For details contact justice@uuathensga.org

2026-27 Cause of the Month Organizations Selected

UUFA voters have chosen the 2026-27 Share-the-Plate recipients: (* indicates a UUFA Justice Partner)

July                  ACC Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures 

August             Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition *

September     Athens Area Emergency Food Bank 

October           Project Safe

November       Athens Pride and Queer Collective *

December       The Ark

January           Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement *

February         U-Lead

March              Athens Wellness Center

April                 Athens Land Trust

May                  Economic Justice Coalition *

June                 Dignidad Inmigrante en Athens

Learn more from justice@uuathensga.org

Help with Food Insecurity through June CANtributions

Please continue to bring non-perishable food items to Fellowship Hall’s wicker baskets. While all CANtributions are appreciated, in July the Athens Area Emergency Food Bank is especially in need of pork and beans, salty snack foods, and ramen noodles. To give by credit card, visit uuathensga.org/give and look for “Charitable Giving.” To give by check, make the check to UUFA and put “CANtributions 1-8016” in the memo line. To learn more, contact justice@uuathensga.org. If you are experiencing food insecurity or know someone in our UUFA community who is, please contact Rev. Pippin (revpippin@uuathensga.org).

UUFA Justice Partner Highlights

Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC) Meeting

All are welcome to attend the next meeting of the Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition on July 17 from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Oconee Street United Methodist Church. For more information contact justice@uuathensga.org.