UUCF's Caring for Kids program

Post date: Feb 29, 2020 9:52:52 PM

Anyone in the congregation, member or friend, who is interested in working to improve the lives of children in our community, can join Caring for Kids.

Our children are our future. We can improve the world by helping one child at a time. As a congregation, we have chosen five ways to help improve the lives of children. If you would like to be involved, here is a list of the projects and contact information.

Building Libraries for Children

Developing and maintaining children's libraries for two homeless shelters

Contact: Debbie Langenbacher, (see UUCF Directory)

Birthday Celebrations

Helping two shelters provide birthday parties for children

Contacts: Dana Bianco, (see UUCF Directory) and Linda Hendrickson (Contact Sherlan Neblett or Donnette Guiltinan—see UUCF Directory)

Reading To Kids

Reading out loud to children where ever you find them: in shelters, classrooms, after school programs

Contact: Andy Clark, (Contact Sherlan Neblett or Donnette Guiltinan—see UUCF Directory)

Providing Entertainment & Enrichment for Children

Bringing joy to children in shelters…lots of options: cooking classes, playing board games, arts and crafts, you name it

Contact: Christina Garner, (see UUCF Directory)

Children's Issues Book Club & More

Reading books about children's issues and sharing what is learned with the congregation

Contact: Jocelyne Shiromoto, (see UUCF Directory)