Adopting Shelter/Housing Justice

50 Winter Care Kits Donated to Health Brigade

During the month of February, First UU collected and donated 50 Winter Care Kits to Health Brigade.  The kits included gloves, socks, lotion, chapsticks, and protein bars.  Health Brigade was very grateful for these items to have for their clients.  Thanks to all who so generously donated these items.

SHARE THE PLATE
Our Share the Plate recipient for February was Eden Village. Eden Village of Richmond VA is working to build an affordable, gated tiny home community for the chronically ill and homeless. #GodsProject

Outreach Beyond First UU 

Dignity on the Go is a compassionate ministry serving unhoused individuals in our broader community. Each Wednesday, 10am-1pm, at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church (700 E. Belt Blvd), this outreach offers mobile showers, a warm meal, hygiene supplies, new underwear and socks, haircuts, and connections to vital human services through dedicated community partners.  Volunteers are always welcome.

Flyer promoting "Dignity on the Go: Mobile Showers" with details on services offered, support opportunities, and a location in Richmond, VA.

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DIGNITY ON THE GO: MOBILE SHOWERS

Wednesdays 10:00am – 1:00pm Location: The Saint Paul’s Baptist Church 700 East Belt Blvd Richmond, VA 23224 804.643.4000

Services Offered: • Mobile Showers • A Meal • Grab & Go Food Bags • Hygiene Bags • Free Haircuts & Basic Styling Partner Services Offered: • ID Services • Housing Assistance • Workforce Services • Veterans Support Services • Finance Counseling • Mental Health Services • Physical Health Services • Harm Reduction Services

How You Can Support: • Share This Information • Partner with Us • Volunteer • Donate: ○ Gift Cards ○ New Socks and Underwear ○ Toiletries / Hygiene Products – 4oz ○ Lotion, deodorant, disposable razors, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, rain poncho ○ Food items for Grab & Go Bags ○ Cases of Water – 8oz mini bottles

Amazon wish list: myspbc.info/dignity

Thank You for Your Support & Partnership!

For more information, to donate, or to be a partner email: Outreach@myspbc.org

More than anything, it offers something just as essential: dignity, care, and human connection.

All are welcome to come, receive support, and be treated with respect and compassion.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to make a difference, we invite you to consider supporting this important ministry.