A role of the Social Action Committee is to act as an informational resource. One way we convey information is through this website. Please check the site regularly to learn what the Social Action Committee is up to.
Legislation is one way that Social Action and Social Justice change takes place. In order to make contacting your local legislators easier a current listing of Massachusetts Senators and Representatives by town is available.
This page lists the Social Action programs sponsored by the UUAC. Some programs run year round whereas others occur seasonally. All programs have need of volunteers, whether you can spare a few hours or want to take up the cause. If you have a social action idea that you would like to see championed that isn't covered below please contact the Social Action Committee and tell us about it.
Year Round Social Action Projects
1250 Acts to End Hunger: Provides non perishable food items, paper products, toiletries and money to A Place to Turn, an emergency food pantry located in Natick, MA.
Interfaith Hospitality Network: Food, shelter and guidance are provided to homeless families through a network of faith based communities. The UUAC has joined this program and is actively working on getting the network up and running.
Meals on Wheels: Hot meals are distributed to local shut ins.
The Power of the Quilt Project: New quilts are gifted to women for use during chemotherapy and to children in need of comfort.
Salvation Army Dinners: Meatloaves are made, and then served as part of dinner at the Salvation Army in Framingham, MA.
Social Action Projects Taking Place Once Each Year
Guest at Your Table: Change is collected during the holiday season for the UUSC (Unitarian Universalist Service Committee) for social service needs.
Mitten Tree: New mittens, hats and scarves are gifted to children and adults in need during the first Sunday service of December.
Secret Santa: Holiday gifts are purchased for children in need.
Winter Walk: A five mile interfaith walk to raise money for HomeStart Inc, an organization dedicated to end homelessness in Greater Boston by assisting individuals in obtaining permanent housing and settling into the community.
