The offering baskets that are passed in the Sanctuary during Sunday Services have two

sides to each basket.  One side is for donations to Those in Need in the Community and

the other side is donations to UUCGT.

The Community Needs Committee’s purpose is to distribute funds collected during Sunday morning services to non-profit agencies, religious organizations, charities and groups within Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Kalkaska, and Antrim counties which provide charitable services only.

Members and friends of the Congregation will complete the Donation Request form in full and submit it to the Office. (Link to form here.)

Donations Given in Fiscal Year 2022-2023

$1000         Generations Ahead – We help young parents overcome the obstacles of teen pregnancy by helping them complete their high school education, fostering independence, and building trusting relationshipsso they may lead fulfilling lives with a stable family environment. 

$1000        Mmanaadiziwin, Inc – works locally, mainly in Grand Traverse County, to support the foster care system with the goal of keeping native children in their communities.  In many situations this responsibilities falls upon Grandparents or other family members who often times need financial assistance for general items such as clothing, school activity fees, personal care items, etc.  

$1000           STAMP, St. Andrews Mission Program – Helps residents of Benzie County repair their homes.

$1,000             Polestar – We want to be a center where you can all come to feel safe, and we want to guide you to information about LGBT friendly health care providers, businesses, and services. 

$1,000             FLOW (For Love of Water) – FLOW’s mission is to ensure the waters of the Great Lakes Basin are healthy, public, and protected for all.

$           Safe Harbor – supports the physical and spiritual welfare of people experiencing homelessness by providing emergency shelter, food, and hope.