Evergreen Projects
Evergreen Projects is the umbrella title for several service initiatives at Unity Church-Unitarian.
STAR House Crisis Nursery
Evergreen Quilters new community partner, STAR House Crisis Nursery in St. Paul, opened in early November 2024 and is currently operating as the only crisis nursery in Ramsey County. STAR House is a no-cost children’s crisis shelter that prioritizes the safety and well-being of children up to age six. They offer a safe place for a child to stay under the supervision of trained employees and volunteers. They are only open Friday through Sunday at this time, but hope to expand those hours.
Support Hallie Q. Brown Food Shelf
Hunger isn’t taking a vacation just because the kids will be out of school. Please consider bringing a can of food every time you visit church. Non-perishable food is always needed and greatly appreciated.
In April, Unity Church collected 137 pounds of food!
For June the food shelf needs sunscreen, toilet paper, paper towels, aluminum foil, window cleaner, oven cleaner, and disinfectant spray.
Donations are also gratefully accepted online. Thank you for your support!
In April, Unity Church collected 137 pounds of food!
For June the food shelf needs sunscreen, toilet paper, paper towels, aluminum foil, window cleaner, oven cleaner, and disinfectant spray.
Donations are also gratefully accepted online. Thank you for your support!
Food Ministry at the Jeremiah Program
Unity Church members prepare and serve monthly meals for families at the Jeremiah Program residence at 932 Concordia Avenue in St. Paul. The Jeremiah Program gives single mothers and their children the opportunity to fully unleash their potential and build a vibrant future. Jeremiah provides a holistic support system for women of high-potential seeking higher education, including affordable housing, Life Skills education, empowerment training and early childhood education for their children. Jeremiah Program’s innovative approach prepares women to succeed n the workforce, readies their children to succeed in kindergarten and reduces general dependence on public assistance. To volunteer contact Karen Buggs at 651-297-0111 or [email protected].
Evergreen Quilters
Evergreen Quilters is a group of members and friends of Unity Church who quilt or want to learn how to quilt, and who love to share their creativity and skills with each other and the wider community. Their creative work is displayed at church, shared at the celebration of new babies, donated to families at Project Home (a day shelter in downtown St. Paul), and sold several times a year in the Parish Hall. Proceeds from the sale are shared with the Jeremiah Program, Project Home, and Hallie Q. Brown Food Shelf. All people of the church are welcome to join the group at any time. For information please contact Peggy Wright at 651-698-2760.
Food Shelf Collection
Hallie Q. Brown, the food shelf supported by Evergreen Quilters and Unity Church members, distributes 25 pounds of food per month for each, per qualified family member. Last year they distributed 568,183 pounds, 25 pounds at a time. This year they have served over 19,000 people in the Rondo neighborhood. Bring a food shelf donation each time you come to the church! Church members are invited to donate money and/or non-perishable food, cooking supplies, toiletries, and pet food. All donations are gratefully accepted. Watch the monthly church newsletter for suggestions about particularly needed items. Click here to make a cash donation.
Unity Church members prepare and serve monthly meals for families at the Jeremiah Program residence at 932 Concordia Avenue in St. Paul. The Jeremiah Program gives single mothers and their children the opportunity to fully unleash their potential and build a vibrant future. Jeremiah provides a holistic support system for women of high-potential seeking higher education, including affordable housing, Life Skills education, empowerment training and early childhood education for their children. Jeremiah Program’s innovative approach prepares women to succeed n the workforce, readies their children to succeed in kindergarten and reduces general dependence on public assistance. To volunteer contact Karen Buggs at 651-297-0111 or [email protected].
Evergreen Quilters
Evergreen Quilters is a group of members and friends of Unity Church who quilt or want to learn how to quilt, and who love to share their creativity and skills with each other and the wider community. Their creative work is displayed at church, shared at the celebration of new babies, donated to families at Project Home (a day shelter in downtown St. Paul), and sold several times a year in the Parish Hall. Proceeds from the sale are shared with the Jeremiah Program, Project Home, and Hallie Q. Brown Food Shelf. All people of the church are welcome to join the group at any time. For information please contact Peggy Wright at 651-698-2760.
Food Shelf Collection
Hallie Q. Brown, the food shelf supported by Evergreen Quilters and Unity Church members, distributes 25 pounds of food per month for each, per qualified family member. Last year they distributed 568,183 pounds, 25 pounds at a time. This year they have served over 19,000 people in the Rondo neighborhood. Bring a food shelf donation each time you come to the church! Church members are invited to donate money and/or non-perishable food, cooking supplies, toiletries, and pet food. All donations are gratefully accepted. Watch the monthly church newsletter for suggestions about particularly needed items. Click here to make a cash donation.
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The group is funny, caring, encouraging, and well organized. We are a no-guilt group that does not require a big time commitment. We enjoy sharing sewing ideas and tips. And we love to welcome new members! —Dianne Connor
I joined in anticipation of becoming a grandma and wanted to re-learn how to quilt. They were so welcoming and willing to teach! No judgement. —Terri McNeil I’m full of gratitude for the opportunity to share my love of quilting with so many good friends in Evergreen Quilters, with the larger community through the groups Evergreen Quilters partners with, and with the church itself that’s been so open to our many ways of offering our creations to the church community and the larger community. —Kathie Simon Frank My best experience with the group was when I suggested that we do a group Dignity quilt for Cherrywood Pointe, which is where Marv and I live. Evergreen had been meeting there so that I could attend even though I am caregiving full-time. I am so grateful to the group for making it possible to participate. The quilt is beautiful, and is deeply appreciated by our staff. —Jeannie Spears |
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