By Jennifer Kluzak, on May 22nd, 2012

The earth day celebration of 2012, hosted by First UCC, kicked off to a great start with a sustainable gardening project organized by the high school youth group. Partnering up with a Carleton-based program called “Free Food, Help Yourself”, high-school aged youth constructed two raised-bed gardens full of vegetables which can be enjoyed by [...]
By Jennifer Kluzak, on March 6th, 2012
First UCC is responsible for delivering Meals on Wheels once again. Volunteers are needed from March 18th through March 31st. Volunteers report to the Northfield Hospital just before Noon to pick up coolers to deliver. This is a commitment of about an hour. Please contact Liz Hankins if you are willing to help. Sign [...]
By Jennifer Kluzak, on December 1st, 2011
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By Jennifer Kluzak, on November 30th, 2011
Several websites have been set up to organize help for the Marroquin-Haslett family after their recent house fire.
General Facebook Page – Helping Out the Marroquin-Hasletts
Benefit Concert for the Marroquin-Haslett Family Facebook Page
Sign up to donate clothing and household items – VolunteerSpot
Sign up to help with meals – VolunteerSpot
A support [...]
By Jennifer Kluzak, on November 4th, 2011
This year, the national UCC has organized Mission:1, a nationwide 11-day campaign in early November (from 1-1-11 to 11-11-11) to feed the hungry and confront food-related injustice, with a specific focus on East Africa. In conjunction with this effort, the SSR committee has planned several opportunities in November:
On Sunday, November 6, [...]