Through giving away some of our Offering or plate each Sunday we are changing our culture from one of scarcity into one of abundance and generosity. We still keep some to support our own needs and mission. But we give away an equal amount to a justice partner selected for the important work they are doing. This sharing of our gifts has become a cornerstone of our social justice program and has greatly increased our impact on the world outside of our walls.
With your generous support since 2010 we have collected and disbursed $38,400 to our justice partners.
Do you know a worthy organization or project? Send your partner suggestions to: <sharetheplate at alleghenyuu.org>.
Want to support our current recipient? Use our Donate page.
Share the Plate History
2020
- March -April 2020 – Hello Neighbor – $0
Hello Neighbor, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit organization founded in 2017, is committed to supporting recently resettled refugee families, helping them to break out of their social isolation with the goal of ultimately becoming more comfortable and confident in their new lives in Pittsburgh. The families that Hello Neighbor supports all have children under 18 in the home, while Hello Neighbor mentors range from young professionals to families and seniors.
- January-February 2020 – Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network – $616
The Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN), a network of congregations and organizations committed to drawing together people of faith to act powerfully on local and regional issues of justice and fairness. Through community-building, working with politicians and policy makers, direct action, and negotiation, PIIN works to transform our communities.
2019
- November-December 2019 – Black Women for Positive Change Pittsburgh – $883
Black Women for Positive Change is a national policy-focused network of predominately African American women and “Good Brothers” from many States, including Pennsylvania. Locally, Black Women for Positive Change Pittsburgh has worked on gun violence and its impact on African American communities, advocated for common sense gun regulations, and recently hosted its 8th Annual Week of Non Violence.
- September-October 2019 – Unitarian Universalist Pennsylvania Legislative Advocacy Network – $625
The Unitarian Universalist Pennsylvania Legislative Advocacy Network leverages the commitment and skills of over 6,000 UUs and 40 UU congregations in Pennsylvania to raise a loud and effective voice for social justice issues and corresponding legislation in Harrisburg.
- July-August 2019 – SisTers PGH – $396
SisTersPGH is a transgender/nonbinary centered shelter transitioning program based in Pittsburgh, PA. SisTersPGH offers outreach, accurate trans/nonbinary education, advocacy, and emergency sheltering for trans/nonbinary youth and adults, with the primary goal of establishing permanent low income housing for people transitioning out of emergency shelters.
- May-June 2019 – Jefferson Rec Center – $741
Jefferson Recreation Center or “Jeff Rec” is the only city rec center on the North Side and provides educational programs and recreational opportunities for neighborhood youth. Our support will go toward providing summer field trips and snacks to keep bellies happy during the summer months.
- March-April 2019 – Gwen’s Girls – $640
Gwen’s Girls works to empower girls and young women to have productive lives through holistic, gender-specific programs, education and experiences, and offers a safe space where girls and young women can form relationships, build self-esteem and gain resiliency.
- January-February 2019 – Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network – $622
The Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN), a network of congregations and organizations committed to drawing together people of faith to act powerfully on local and regional issues of justice and fairness. Through community-building, working with politicians and policy makers, direct action, and negotiation, PIIN works to transform our communities.
2018
- November-December 2018 – Bend the Arc: Pittsburgh – $855
Bend the Arc: Pittsburgh. Bend the Arc is part of a national movement of tens of thousands of progressive Jews that believes in the beautiful but unfulfilled promise of this country as a land of opportunity, justice, and equality for all. In the face of racism, inequality, and the politics of fear, we are asked to rise up with courage to act boldly for justice, believing that together we have the power to transform this country.
- September-October 2018 – Northside Common Ministries – $588
Northside Common Ministries offers vital support and resources to neighbors in need including the Northside Community Food Pantry and the Pleasant Valley Men’s Shelter.
- July-August 2018 – Casa San Jose – $777
Casa San Jose is a community resource center in Beechview that advocates for and empowers immigrants from Latinxs by promoting integration and self-sufficiency. Founded in 2014, it has grown to become a go-to source of support to help underserved Latinx immigrants access the assistance and services they need, including interpretation, case management, and protection for immigrants at risk of deportation.
- May-June 2018 – Unitarian Universalist Pennsylvania Legislative Advocacy Network – $505
The Unitarian Universalist Pennsylvania Legislative Advocacy Network leverages the commitment and skills of over 6,000 UUs and 40 UU congregations in Pennsylvania to raise a loud and effective voice for social justice issues and corresponding legislation in Harrisburg.
- March-April 2018 – Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism – $1035
Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (or BLUU) and the UUA’s The Promise and the Practice of Our Faith campaign was our opportunity to take the lead as a faith denomination in addressing our history of upholding white supremacy. Together, we collectively work to dismantle it and amend a long broken promise to the Black Lives within our Association through The Promise and the Practice of Our Faith. And we’re pleased to report that we met the $10-per-member matching grant that means we doubled the impact of our faithful giving.
- January-February 2018 – Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network – $637
2017
- November-December 2017 – 2018 Summit Against Racism – $686
2018 Summit Against Racism – The Summit Against Racism works to bridge Pittsburgh’s racial divide and move people to fight for racial justice. 2018 was the 20th gathering, held annually following Jonny Gammage’s 1995 death during a traffic stop.
- September-October 2017 – Northside Common Ministries – $721
- July-August 2017 – Refugee Resettlement Program of Northern Areas Multi-Service Center – $580
- May-June 2017 – Unitarian Universalist Pennsylvania Legislative Advocacy Network – $550
- March-April 2017 – Young Men’s and Women’s African Heritage Association – $575
The Young Men and Women’s African Heritage Association (YMWAHA) provides cultural, arts, and education programs geared towards empowering school age children and their families.
- January-February 2017 – Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network – $753
2016
- November-December 2016 – Northside Common Ministries – $878
- September-October 2016 – CeaseFirePA – $709
CeaseFirePA is working to reduce gun violence and gun tragedies in our communities, stop the flow of illegal guns onto our streets, and keep guns out of the hands of people who should not have them.
- July-August 2016 – Jefferson Recreation Center – $473
- May-June 2016 – Unitarian Universalist Pennsylvania Legislative Advocacy Network – $580
- March-April 2016 – Planned Parenthood of Western PA – $601
- January-February 2016 – Working and Healing to Abolish Total Supremacy Undermining Privilege – $728
2015
- November-December 2015 – Northside Common Ministries – $728
- September-October 2015 – Hope Grows – $585
- July-August 2015 – Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network – $440
- May-June 2015 – Unitarian Universalist Pennsylvania Legislative Advocacy Network – $532
- March-April 2015 – Gwen’s Girls – $761
- January-February 2015 – Homewood Children’s Village – $640
2014
- November-December 2014 – Brother’s Brother Foundation – $892
- September-October 2014 – Western PA Humane Society – $519
- July-August 2014 – Children’s Table Pittsburgh: – $691
- May-June 2014 – The Thomas Merton Center and Book’em: – $639
- March-April 2014 – UU Congregation of Charleston WV – $813
- January-February 2014 – American Field Service Global Change Makers Centennial Scholarship Program – $657
2013
- November-December 2013 – Young Men’s and Women’s African Heritage Association – $864
- September-October 2013 – Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network – $698
- July-August 2013 – The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee and the Unitarian Universalist College of Social Justice – $569
- April-June 2013 – Jefferson Recreation Center – $1,107
- January-March 2013 – Dreams of Hope – $1,470
2012
- October-December 2012 – Mission Vision – $1,220
- July-September 2012 – Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network – $1,119
- April-June 2012 – Northside Common Ministries Food Pantry – $1,050
- January-March 2012 – Phoenix Witness Project of the Ohio-Meadville District – $1,052
2010-11
- October-December 2011 – Appalachian Voices – $1,266
- July-September 2011 – Travelers Aid Society of Pittsburgh – $700
- April-June 2011 – Northside Common Ministries – $1,200
- December 2010-March 2011 – Jeron Cares – $1,434