It takes a community – give a book, take a book !
Want to help 1U’s Little Free Library? Donate up to 5 of your favorite books that you want others to enjoy! Collection starts June 2nd in Gore Hall. Email lflsteward@orlandouu.org for more info!
Lake Eola amphitheater was filled with central Floridians supporting constitutional freedoms and dreams. Many groups spoke, and our local congressman, Maxwell Frost, supported the many groups in attendance for coming together for the upcoming challenges.
Sharing LOVE in the face of state-sanctioned hate was the focus of this powerful rally. Giving hope to many marginalized groups – Dreamers, LGBTQ+, union organizers, resistance advocates – as we were reminded that we are working together for a better and fairer community.
The 1U campus is the site of the big red bus from OneBlood for the following dates in 2022-2023. Appointments are available from 8:30 am-1:30 pm. Make appointments at here.
Please help Keep the Kids Warm-Bring your donations to Gore Hall or the Volunteer Office.
Many thanks to those who participated at the November 30th blood drive at our campus to help serve our community!
Plan Ahead
The OneBlood “Big Red Bus” will next be in the 1U parking lot on February 2, 2023, from 8:30am to 1:30pm.
Lives can be saved through your blood donation! All blood types are needed!
Make an appointment to reserve your spot at oneblood.org. First Unitarian is the sponsor of this event when you make your appointment.
Be sure to be well hydrated and eat well before you donate. This is particularly important when daily temperatures are high.
First Unitarian Church of Orlando is located at 1901 E. Robinson Street Orlando 32803.
Contact blooddrive@orlandouu.org with questions.
Left Handed or Right Handed ? – it doesn’t matter – all these cards were written with love for One Heart for Women and Children . The cards with positive messages will be distributed with the hundreds of bags of food given out daily by One Heart. Check out the table in Gore Hall at Sunday social hour.
Needed: person/s to liaison with Joy Metropolitan Community Church (Joy MCC) Food Pantry. This group/project is one of 1U’s Share the Plate recipients. The Food Pantry serves hundreds of families per month with food needs. Learn more at https://www.joymcc.com/food-bank. 1U has provided funds through Share the Plate, and food through special and ongoing collections. Having a regular liaison with Joy MCC Food Pantry staff would solidify our relationship and build opportunities to serve the community.
Tasks:
Duration: start anytime, and serve at least through June 2023; could be longer if desired.
Interested? Contact Cindy C. at servingthecommunity@orlandouu.org
The 1U Serving the Community Team supports this project, and can be of assistance if issues/questions arise.
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