October Offering Outreach Participant
Need In Deed
The mission of Need in Deed, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is to transform teaching and learning in Philadelphia’s public school classrooms by connecting the classroom with the community. Need in Deed seeks to increase equity in education by improving the educational outcomes and experience of students in grades 3 through 8 in Philadelphia's public schools.
Partnering with some 100 teachers annually, Need in Deed is present in more than 100 classrooms in up to 60 schools across Philadelphia. Annually, they serve between 3,600 and 3,900 students. The students in each class identify a community issue around which they become advocates and take action.
Over the school year, as the students collaboratively research, analyze, debate, and develop action steps to address the issue, they meet local professionals and practitioners who can address their questions about the issue. A recent project was to research the causes and effects of gun violence and to add a memorial to the community garden at the school.
The organization aligns with UU principle #1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person, and #4: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.
Partnering with some 100 teachers annually, Need in Deed is present in more than 100 classrooms in up to 60 schools across Philadelphia. Annually, they serve between 3,600 and 3,900 students. The students in each class identify a community issue around which they become advocates and take action.
Over the school year, as the students collaboratively research, analyze, debate, and develop action steps to address the issue, they meet local professionals and practitioners who can address their questions about the issue. A recent project was to research the causes and effects of gun violence and to add a memorial to the community garden at the school.
The organization aligns with UU principle #1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person, and #4: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.
Introduction
Since September 2009, the Offering Outreach program has selected one charitable organization per month to receive half of the money from the collection plate each Sunday. By supporting organizations that address social justice and humanitarian needs at the local, state, national, and international levels, we demonstrate our values as Unitarian Universalists.
To contribute to the offering, click GIVE.
How Organizations Are Selected
Do you volunteer for a charitable organization? Is there an organization that has helped you in the past? Have you recently stumbled upon a new and noteworthy nonprofit? We welcome any and all MLUC members to submit nominations!
Download the Offering Outreach Nomination Form (Microsoft Word)
Instructions: Open and complete the form, save to your desktop, then email as an attachment to us.
The Offering Outreach Committee will review the forms and select nominations based on the following criteria:
Questions or Comments: E-mail Mary Ann Miller-Messana at cearasmom1@gmail.com. Please specify “OO” in the subject line of e-mail.
Since September 2009, the Offering Outreach program has selected one charitable organization per month to receive half of the money from the collection plate each Sunday. By supporting organizations that address social justice and humanitarian needs at the local, state, national, and international levels, we demonstrate our values as Unitarian Universalists.
To contribute to the offering, click GIVE.How Organizations Are Selected
Do you volunteer for a charitable organization? Is there an organization that has helped you in the past? Have you recently stumbled upon a new and noteworthy nonprofit? We welcome any and all MLUC members to submit nominations!
Download the Offering Outreach Nomination Form (Microsoft Word)
Instructions: Open and complete the form, save to your desktop, then email as an attachment to us.
The Offering Outreach Committee will review the forms and select nominations based on the following criteria:
- The organization’s mission must be consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles.
- It must be registered as a 501(c)(3) corporation.
- The organization must demonstrate good stewardship of its finances.
- The size and budget of organizations are important, because we would like our donation to be meaningful and make a difference. We feel that we can have the greatest impact by supporting smaller organizations; however, a specific program within a larger organization can be considered.
- We welcome international nominations, as long as they have a Unitarian Universalist connection.
- To avoid a possible conflict of interest, we ask that church members refrain from nominating an organization where they are currently employed as a paid staff member.
- Sometimes the committee can also make a decision based on immediate needs, such as relief from natural disasters.
Questions or Comments: E-mail Mary Ann Miller-Messana at cearasmom1@gmail.com. Please specify “OO” in the subject line of e-mail.