Evergreen Projects
Evergreen Projects is the umbrella title for several service initiatives at Unity Church-Unitarian.
Hallie Q. Brown Food Shelf
Fall is definitely in the air. In August we donated 374 pounds of food and school supplies to Hallie Q. Brown. Thank you for your generous contributions and a big thanks to our Children’s Garden children and volunteers. Fresh produce is a wonderful donation. For October, suggested items include corn bread mix, canned corn, canned green beans, cake mix, frosting, cranberry sauce, pumpkin filling, general Thanksgiving food items.
Donating money online is always a good option!
Donating money online is always a good option!
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 buggs745@hotmail.com.
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 Obama School. All people of the church are welcome to join the group at any time. For information please contact Peggy Wright at 651-698-2760. Contact Peggy Wright at 651-698-2760 for information and directions for joining the group.
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 buggs745@hotmail.com.
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 Obama School. All people of the church are welcome to join the group at any time. For information please contact Peggy Wright at 651-698-2760. Contact Peggy Wright at 651-698-2760 for information and directions for joining the group.
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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