The Split Plate recipient for June is Foyer of Philadelphia. The mission of this organization is to facilitate LGBTQ young adults’ transition from foster care and/or homelessness to self-sufficiency and independence. The agency provides LGBTQ young adults with educational opportunities, employment resources, and housing stability. The comprehensive services available through Foyer benefit participants by enriching … Continue reading June Split Plate Recipient: Foyer of Philadelphia

In May the reproductive justice task force surveyed BuxMont members for more input on their feelings about reproductive justice to help us plan for future activities. After our service on May 26, “Reproductive Justice Before and After Roe v. Wade,” we are planning more educational activities and another write in campaign to ask our state … Continue reading Reproductive Justice Task Force Update

The Reproductive Justice Task Force is a newly formed group working on the many aspects of reproductive justice facing our country and communities. At the most recent meeting of the task force, the discussion focused on how we might encourage more BuxMont members to learn about reproductive justice issues and provide opportunities for people to … Continue reading New Reproductive Justice Task Force at BuxMont

On March 14 Philadelphia became the largest city in the country to provide its workers with paid sick days! Passing this bill would not have been possible without the leadership of restaurant workers and ROC-Philadelphia. “Restaurant workers were the largest contingent present at today’s vote. This bill requires local companies to offer one hour of … Continue reading Good News from UUPlan Restaurant Workers Justice Team

Please join the Peace and Justice Committee for the screening of the movie The Hungry Tide on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Social Hall. The Hungry Tide presents the story of the central Pacific nation of Kiribati that is expected to be one of the first countries to disappear as a result of climate change. Sea level … Continue reading Fourth Friday Films: The Hungry Tide

The Split Plate recipient for April 2013 is Sharing and Caring of Bucks County, a non-profit organization and support group for autism spectrum disorders. From their website: “Our mission is to ensure our loved ones are included in all aspects of our community through education and public awareness their lifespan.” The objectives of this organization are to … Continue reading Split Plate Recipient for April: Sharing and Caring of Bucks County