Purpose:  The purpose of the CCC is to promote service and provide financial support by members and friends of UUBN to charitable organizations in our community. Through the liaisons assigned to each charitable group, we distribute contributions to those organizations.

Activities and Accomplishments:

• 12 Dedicated Plate Offerings for 2022 totaling $20,217.95:

• ABC Counseling
• Marcfirst
• Community Health Care
• MCCA Countering Domestic Abuse (Neville House)
• Immigration Project
• Project Oz
• INtegRity Counseling
• UU Prison Ministry
• LGBTQ Support Fund
• UU United Nations Office
• UU Service Committee
• Labyrinth Outreach

• UUBN budgeted charitable donations for 2022 totaling $7,500:

• Faith in Action
• Peace Meal Nutrition Program
• Mayors Manor
• Safe Harbor Meals Project
• Midwest Food Bank
• Stepping Stones
• PATH Western Avenue

During the service on the first Sunday of the month we were able to secure and show a video that described the work of the agency we supported that month.

Each year we hold back a certain amount in case of an unexpected need. The $400 held back in 2022 was donated to the LGBTQ Support Fund at ISU.

In total we donated $27,717.95 to local organizations in 2022.