Sunday Collections at UUCR

Share the Plate for September 14th

Housing Unlimited

Our Share The Plate recipient this week is Housing Unlimited, an organization that opened its doors in 1994 and provides affordable, stable and independent housing for adults in Montgomery County who are in various stages of mental health recovery.  Housing Unlimited’s core principles are independence, peer support, recovery and a new start, and a home. With a secure and safe place to live, clients can better focus their attention on re-entry into their communities as valuable, contributing members.

The Housing Unlimited model is shared condominium and townhouse residences, with rent discounts for qualified tenants. Rent is set on a sliding scale to afford the opportunity for employment and advancement while offering a secure home to return to. Tenants are responsible for their own health practices, finances, personal relationships and home maintenance, thereby promoting residential pride, independence and self-sufficiency.  Housing Unlimited offers paid intern opportunities to help tenants gain work experience and provides rent credits to those who engage in community service projects.  

Many of the people in recovery who are served by Housing Unlimited come from homeless shelters, supervised residential programs, or the homes of aging parents, so for many clients Housing Unlimited offers the first opportunity for independent living. As a testimony to its success, today Housing Unlimited serves about 250 tenants and has a 200-person waiting list. Housing Unlimited cannot grow fast enough to fully meet the ever-increasing community needs, but is committed to maximizing the reach of its essential services.

As you are willing and able, please help us support Housing Unlimited’s important mission.

First Sunday Food Drive

Manna Food Center

Help support UUCR's program to reduce food insecurity in Montgomery County by bringing canned food items on October 5th for our monthly food drive for Manna Food Center!

Please bring one or more non-perishable foods that we'll donate to Manna Food Center  for local distribution.  Any and all donations are valued and welcome (no glass containers, please).  Collection bins are in UUCR's lobby off the courtyard entrance and outside the sanctuary doors. 

Thousands of families in Montgomery County don't have enough food to eat and turn to food pantries for support. Our local pantries are struggling to keep up with the rising demand and need community support.  Let's all pitch in and help as we can! Thank you!