Your Civic Engagement team continues to focus on the needs of the unhoused folks in the Valley. The summer heat makes them more vulnerable than ever. A small group from UUCP toured the Human Services Campus in south central Phoenix last week, led by Rick Mitchell of the Homeless ID Project, one of many nonprofits

Small congregations are often threatened with hate crimes. Thanks to our Safe Congregation Team, UUCP benefited from a federal program to fund increased security here. AZ Senate Bill 1713, which has bipartisan support, would put money in the state budget to offer similar funds to smaller congregations. Read about this bill and email a form

Did you know that over 1,000 Arizonans have died in the past two years due to heat-related and heat-caused illnesses? Join leaders from the Heat Relief Network of Maricopa County and Arizona Faith Network staff on Tuesday, April 25, at noon to learn how UUCP members can save lives this heat season. Register for a

The Homeless ID Project is one of many partners of the Human Services Campus near downtown Phoenix. The partners collaborate to create solutions to end homelessness. We invite you to join us on a tour led by Rick Mitchell of the Homeless ID Project. The date is to be determined.

You may be aware of the controversy surrounding an encampment of unhoused people in downtown Phoenix known as the “The Zone.” A judicial order is demanding that the city remove the tents without clarifying what happens next for the residents. An organization called Homeless ID Project is a great source for information and ways to

The PV Community Food Bank was thrilled to get all the donations from UUCP. We are happy to announce that you all donated over 1000 items! If you still want to contribute, email us by March 26 and we will take one last load on March 27. Here is the list of most-needed items.