Community Partnership

Each Sunday, we take an offering. All the cash and designated checks/credit card payments go directly to support external organizations that are doing work that reflects our UU values and our First Unitarian mission. The recipient organizations are our Change for Change partners. Each month, a different agency or group receives the donations. Anyone can nominate a group for Change for Change. Recipient groups must be non-profit. Generally, we prefer to give to groups – whether local, national, or even worldwide — for whom $1000 to $2000 will make a significant difference. The Social Justice Committee evaluates all nominees and submits recommendations to the Board, which makes the final selections.

Change for Change: Any 1UC member in good standing can submit a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization that is doing the work we want to be done in the world as a Change for Change recipient. The application can be found here. The Change for Change lead and Social Justice Council will then review and either accept, ask for more information, or deny. Those accepted are then recommended to the Board of Directors for a month when donations are accepted for Change for Change. For any questions, please reach out to Ivy Love.

April Change for Change 

Our Change for Change recipient for the month of April is OKC Beautiful

Their vision: Oklahoma City is a vibrant community where citizens practice environmentally sustainable lifestyles and nurture economic growth through our programs.

OKC Beautiful is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our major funding sources are donations from folks like you and local businesses interested in improving the beauty and environment of our city. Foundation grants, special events, endowments and other sources of income provide funds for OKC Beautiful’s operating expenses and programs.

Past recipients have included: