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Purpose The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) is the human rights arm of our movement. UUSC works to advance justice worldwide by combining human rights education and advocacy in the United States with direct support for grassroots initiatives. Background First Unitarian has been active in UUSC for many years. In the summer of 2003 two First Church adults and five youth participated in a summer work study camp in North Carolina, where they learned about the concerns of immigrant farm workers. Pursuant to that, they became involved with the local Farm Labor Organizing Committee. Many First Church members supported the Mt. Olive and the Taco Bell Boycotts until successful contracts were signed, resulting in improved pay and working conditions for farm workers in North Carolina and Florida. During the Tsunami (2005) and Hurricane Katrina (2005) our congregants gave generously to the Relief Funds set up by UUSC and UUA. We received the Chalice Banner for our significant giving. Current Activities Every Thanksgiving First Church has a Thanksgiving supper and the proceeds are given to the UUSC. Every year our youth AND adults participate in Guest at Your Table with coin collection boxes. The proceeds are given to the UUSC.
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