by Admin | Aug 7, 2018 | LUYV
UUCV Safe Sleep Highlights
by Neal Ortenberg
For many years the UUCV has partnered with the City of Ventura and the Salvation Army in offering 10 vehicle spaces as a safe place for people to park and sleep in their vehicles as they work toward moving into more permanent housing.
The first half of 2018 UUCV provided 20 people a safe place in our church parking lot from 7pm to 7am, giving them an opportunity to have an undisturbed night’s sleep. They are supported in reaching their goal of more permanent housing by UUCV volunteers who check in with them evenings and mornings, the Salvation Army Case Managers who guide them toward reaching their housing goals and the Securitas Security Service that inspects our property daily between midnight and 4am.
The UUCV Safe Sleep Team works to make our Safe Sleepers feel at home and welcome. As friendly neighbors we invite them to attend our Sunday services, and we host a once-a-month dinner and social hour in the garage at 5:30pm on the first Thursday of the month for Safe Sleepers and church members. This month it was a Pizza night during which we all deepened our connection with each other. Our Safe Sleepers have shown their gratitude to the church by weeding around the property and by sweeping around the back-parking lot.
I am pleased to report that two of our Safe Sleepers not only have become members of the church but moved out of their cars into rented housing.
If you have any questions about our Safe Sleep program, call or email either of our UUCV Safe Sleep Coordinators, Neal Ortenberg- 805/368-9835, nealstuart@gmail.com or Darryl Marquez-805/232-8834, darryl.marquez@gmail.com
by Admin | Aug 7, 2018 | Inreach/Outreach News
August Recipients
August 5: Ventura Homeless Prevention proceeds go directly to residents of the homes and apartment buildings destroyed by the fire and flood. All funds are dedicated to supporting long-term recovery and re-building efforts for low-income families affected by the fire and flood
August 12: Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Ventura County. Our Mission is to provide all children facing adversity with professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Funding would allow us to continue to expand our mentoring program and ensure its continued success in helping children who face adversity.
August 19: Citizens for Responsible Oil and Gas. Our mission is to defend communities and wild places from the adverse impacts of oil and gas activities. Funding will build our organization’s capacity to educate the public and decision makers about risks to air quality, water and soil
August 26: UUCV Inreach/Outreach to help those in our own congregation or someone in the wider community who is in need of assistance.
Reccent Inreach/Outreach Recipients
Your generosity toward those who ask for our help continues to be amazing.
June 24: LUYV Park Outreach Team – $818.41
July 1: City Center Tansitional Living – $660.25
July 8: Innocence Project – $713.24
July 15: LUYV Park Outreach Team– $725.08
Thanks so much for all your generous donations!
For more information about suggesting organizations for UUCV to support click here http://www.uuventura.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=1188&action=edit
by Admin | Aug 7, 2018 | Justice Actions
Dear UUCV Community,
We are so excited for Peace Camp! It’s a weeklong day camp that teaches peacemaking, emotional resilience, and social justice using music, field trips, and cooperative activities. We’ll sing at the Lexington, go to a museum, and enjoy a beach party!
In a new book Testimony about the transformative power of Unitarian Universalism, colleague Aisha Hauser writes about becoming UU: “We visited on Sunday, and when I asked the religious educator if they taught about hell, she answered, ‘Good Lord, no.’ As soon as she took the Lord’s name in vain, I knew this was the place for me and my family.” I would love to hear the moment you knew UUCV was the place for you!
With Love
Emily Carroll, Director of Religious Education
emily@uuventura.org
by Admin | Jul 5, 2018 | Support Group News
The UUCV “Mostly Senior Men” meet on the first Saturday of the month for breakfast and social conversation.
Please come to meet new and old friends and enjoy the friendship, fellowship and food. All UUCV men are welcome and encouraged to join us.
Days: First Saturdays
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Marie Callender’s Restaurant on Victoria Ave.
Contact: Ray Escobedo (805) 658-8543, Cell:( 805) 216-3294; raye3294@gmail.com
by Admin | Jul 5, 2018 | Support Group News
Each week the attending members choose a few important issues for a lively discussion.
They discuss a wide range of topics including economics and politics. They strive to insure that each person has an opportunity to contribute his ideas and concerns. Come add your perspective.
Days: Every Tuesday
Time: 9:30—10:30 am
Location: Conference Room
Contact: Bill Peltola, (805) 486-1348, Al Dirrim, (805) 216-7672
