Greater Community Collection (GCC)
Our Mission The mission of the monthly GCC is to support local 501c3 organizations whose missions align with all 7 Principles of the UUA. The needs of our greater community are omnipresent and we carefully choose programs that meet these needs. Connecting UUFCO with local nonprofits’ through the offering and education of these principles is primary. We encourage local volunteering for anyone interested in contributing!
Our Work We locate excellent relevant and non-discriminatory non-profits. Our members are the avenue by which GCC nominations are received. Members are encouraged to submit a potential and qualified GCC recipient by using the Greater Community Collection Nomination Form.
Our History and Impact: The first collection was for Habitat for Humanity in October 2006. Each year, GCC supports 10 non-profits, including the December for Bethlehem Inn.
Unitarian Universalist Values
Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values, including:
• Interdependence: We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it.
• Pluralism: We are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
• Justice: We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all feel welcome and can thrive.
• Transformation: A living tradition adapts to the changing world and supports individuals in their growth and the deepening of their understanding.
• Generosity: We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
• Equity: We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.
Process
Our Greater Community Collection takes place on the first Sunday each month and the selected non-profit is offered 4 minutes to address the congregation. We accept donations throughout the month and mail a check with the total proceeds in the last week of the month.
To nominate an organization fill out the
Greater Community Collection Nomination Form
Email our GCC Team.
Eligibility criteria for selecting recipient organizations:
Bona fide non-profit organization
Non-discriminatory provision of service
Aligns with one or more of the 7 UU Values
Download the complete GCC Selection Criteria
Other considerations:
Relative importance or impact of $1,000 - $1,500 to the agency/program/service
Nominations by a member of the fellowship
Local representative that can provide on-site information about program(s).
Alignment with monthly worship theme
Alignment with a topical issue or awareness effort
Relative importance of need/issue being addressed
No more than 1 collection per year for an organization
Evidence or indication of organization/program effectiveness