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My dear friends,
Here comes our annual pledging season, and with it, your chance to help grow UUCV
into everything you want it to be!
After years of transition and uncertainty, after the trauma of COVID isolation, financial
insecurity, and shifting leadership, we are up on our feet and stronger than ever with a
fantastic full-time staff and some BIG fundraising ideas! |
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Giving to UUCV, whether it is financially - through our fundraisers and pledge drives - or whether your gift is a donation of time or talent, is a spiritual practice. Because we are a congregation that celebrates the 5th Principle of “the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process,” we run what is called a “congregational” polity. This
means that unlike religions that are based on a hierarchical, top-down structure, UU
congregations are each free to make our own decisions, rules, covenants, and policies, without outside direction from the denomination (the UUA). This enables us to choose to do things unlike other UU churches might. For instance, we do not require monetary
pledging in exchange for membership.
The trade-off for this autonomy is that we are fully self-funded. We receive no funds
from the UUA, and in fact we pay dues to belong to the UUA. The cost of a true
adherence to the democratic process and the freedom that it affords is that we proudly
fund all of our staff and programs through your generous donations.
So here comes pledging season, and I hope that you understand how your gifts enable
you to have a powerful and prophetic hand in growing our congregation into what we all
envision it to become! In some ways, we are already living the glory days of UUCV, with
a fantastic staff, a multitude of healthy programs, and powerful Sunday services. But
there is also a twinkle in our eye as we look to future possibilities of what your gifts can
bring: growth in all areas, including expansion of an already lively RE program, our
Music Program, and all of the small groups and committees that you have come to love.
So I urge you to consider whether you have the resources to give just a bit more than
you have in the past. Perhaps a bit more than you had planned. While many Christian
Churches ask for a tithe, a donation equal to 10% of your gross income, UUs often look
a little smaller. Can you give 2% of your annual income? Can you give 3%? Can you
stretch yourself? And what will that stretch bloom into in this new year as we draw ever
closer in Beloved Community?
And as always, I invite you to contact me at minister@uucv.net just to chat about
anything at all. I look forward to connecting with you in person, online, or via phone!
With so much love,
Rev. Meg
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The Worship theme for March is Honorable Harvest
March 5 – “UU Women's History” What is International Women's Day and what does it mean for us? All genders are welcome to join as we look at the history of Women's Rights up to our present day understanding of gender. Rev. Meg Mathieson leads the service with worship associate Lynn Sodora.
March 12 – “Mindfully Honoring our Past” This Sunday we celebrate UUCV's 25 year anniversary! Join us as we celebrate with special voices and love, focusing on something called "Mindful Self-Compassion." As UUs we talk about the importance of compassion, but we rarely exercise it toward ourselves. How can we do this in a mindful way? All are welcome to come along on this journey toward Mindful Self-Compassion. Rev. Meg Mathieson preaches with worship associate Bev Motich.
March 19 - "Mindfullness" For the second week in our series on Mindful Self-Compassion, we focus on Mindfulness. Mindfulness is a buzz word that you have likely heard, but what does it really mean? How can Mindfulness help us along our spiritual paths as UUs? Rev. Meg Mathieson preaches with worship associate Dan Cozort.
March 26 – “Advocacy and Acceptance” Guest Speaker Sheri Thomas and worship associate Cheryl Parsons, will explore how promoting the inherent worth and dignity of every person and justice, equity and compassion in human relations, can inspire us to embrace advocacy and acceptance and help remove the stigmas surrounding physical disabilities and mental health.
Sheri, a worship assistant and board member at Channing Memorial Church, Unitarian Universalist, in Ellicott City, MD, spent decades breaking down barriers and promoting full accessibility as part of various disability commissions and committees in Maryland. Her book, "IMBALANCED: A Memoir" traces Sheri’s remarkable journey from a front-page headline in 1962 to her current role as an advocate fighting to remove the stigmas surrounding physical disabilities and mental health.
Join us for in-person worship in our Sanctuary or on ZOOM. or “listen in” (without video) by telephone, by calling 646-876-9923 and entering Meeting ID 550 751 6685 |
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One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression is Destroying Our Democracy by Carol Anderson
March 26 – Darlene Smith
The UUCV Book Group meets at 6:30 pm on the 4th Sunday of each month for a lively, thoughtful discussion.
The selection for March 26th is
One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression is Destroying Our Democracy by Carol Anderson, "...the startling—and timely—history of voter suppression in America, with a foreword by Senator Dick Durbin." (Goodreads.com) If you've ever wanted to get involved, we'd love to have you join us!
Please email Book Group Coordinator Riley Johnson to learn more:
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March 18 - Surrender
Control is an illusion, but that doesn’t stop us from trying our best to grasp it! Come play with the idea of letting go, and remember what it means to honor the soul’s timing.
Join Riley Johnson on Saturday, March 18 at 3:00 in the Social Hall. For more details, read the December newsletter on our website www.uucv.org or contact Riley riles1806@gmail.com
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Mark your calendars:
- OWLover - Friday and Saturday, March 3 and 4
- Holy Grounds - February 4 at Cafe 101 from 12 noon - 2:00. Rev. Meg will have a table reserved...come and talk with her!
- Town Hall - Following worship, Sunday, March 5, stay in the Sanctuary for a quick update on the church finances.
- Sit and Stay Awhile Mini Pot-Luck on Sunday, March 5 following the Town Hall. Bring a finger food to share in the Social Hall.
- Annual Budget Drive Kick - Off ...honoring our past. March 12 in our Sanctuary and Social Hall we will celebrate our 25 Year Anniversary
- UUCV Hosting Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, March 17. Volunteer to help or donate blood.
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March Social Justice Opportunities |
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Programs under the umbrella of the Social Justice Committee include the monthly CARES dinner, Change for the World (CFTW), the Mozambique Bursary project and the UUCV Antiracism Initiative. Another component this year has been assisting an Afghan family as they transition to America from war-torn Afghanistan. Other events we regularly participate in include Project Share’s Farm Stand, the annual Pride Festival in Harrisburg, National Public Lands Day, and United Way’s One Day of Caring. We anchor our efforts around UUCV’s mission to transform lives and care for the world. Thank you to all who serve on the committee and for outside support we receive from many others in the congregation.
The next Social Justice meeting is at 6:30 on Wednesday, February 15 in the board room. All are welcome to join our meetings. |
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Change for the World
1st Quarter January - March |
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The CFTW for January - March, 2023, will be the MOUNT TABOR PRESERVATION PROJECT. The little Mount Tabor AME Zion Church on Cedar St, Mount Holly, was built in 1870 by former slave and Baptist minister, Elias Parker. It is a piece of African American history, the spiritual hub of the Afro-American community, and the only place where people of color could worship and be buried in the 1800s. The property had been abandoned in the 1970s, almost lost. and had fallen into great disrepair.
Many people have provided funds and worked hard to repair and clean the structure. Following National Park standards, the rehabilitation will include repairing walls and roof, adding electricity, ADA accessibility, parking area, work on the cemetery, which includes scanning the graveyard to locate the bodies buried there. When this project is completed, it hopefully will function as a place for civic organizations and boro government, as well as an educational and tourist site. For more info and photos visit mttaborpreservation@gmail.com.
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UUJUSTICEPA, our resource for connecting with our State Legislature
Our 2nd, 5th, and 6th Principles call us to be champions for
justice, equity, and compassion in human relationships, the use of the democratic process in our congregations
and in society at large, while striving for
world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. We are a justice-seeking people!
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Did you know that UU's in Pennsylvania have an organization that
- watches over the business of our state legislature
- communicates issues of concern in our state and our state government to us via a website
- organizes postcarding and calling to our representatives when issues and potential actions seem to be unjust
- organizes lobbying at the Capitol on issues like gun violence, reproductive justice, economic justice, good government, protecting our environment, and criminal justice reform?
Go to uujusticepa.org/ and check out the latest newsletter and actions. Under the Resources tab, by typing in your street address, you can find your state representative and state senator along with their contact information.
Let's live into our Principles and use this wonderful resource and their staff to stay informed and to advocate for social justice in line with our faith.
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8th Principle Actions
“Journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.” www.8thprincipleuu.org
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On January 15, 2023 a quorum of UUCV members voted to adopt the 8th Principle. Thank you to all who participated in this historic vote. A key component of the 8th Principle is “by our actions”. This will look different for each of us as we all have different abilities and interests. But one thing that is important for all of us is to become better educated and aware of the issues involved in all oppressions. We can’t dismantle what we don’t know.
what is a BLUU Note?
“BLUU” stands for Black Lives UU and the Note during a Sunday service is an educational action being taken toward fulfilling our commitment to the 8th Principle. In February, in honor of Black History month, we had Notes on the history of the spiritual, Swing Low Sweet Chariot and the Fisk University Jubilee Singers, the poet Frances Watkins Harper, the artist Lonnie Holley and the history of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children known as Mt Meigs, and lawyer, educator, politician Barbara Jordan.
You will notice the name of the Note has been changed to 8th Note in recognition that the 8th Principle calls us to dismantle all oppressions. This change opens the way for us to learn about the history and status of all who experience the oppression of our White Supremacy Culture.
some characteristics of white supremacy culture
(Most of the information below comes from Tema Okun’s website at https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/characteristics.html )
Everyone in America is influenced by the psychic conditioning of White Supremacy Culture. It is a way of defining what is “normal” by European-American standards and narrowing the window through which we view what it means to be successful and accepted in our society. It is designed to keep power and profit in the hands of the White elite while separating us from each other. Consider how many of these ideologies you were either overtly or covertly taught:
FEAR - White supremacy culture's number one strategy is to make us afraid. When we are afraid, we lose touch with our power and become more easily manipulated by the promise of an illusory safety.
ONE RIGHT WAY, PERFECTIONISM, PATERNALISM & QUALIFIED The belief there is one right way to do things, the belief in an objective "perfect" that is both attainable and desirable for everyone, and the belief that I am qualified to know what the perfect right way is for myself and others.
EITHER/OR & THE BINARY - Reduces the complexity of life and the nuance of our relationships with each other and all living things into either/or, yes or no, right or wrong in ways that reinforce urgency, “one right way” thinking, and abuse of power.
DENIAL & DEFENSIVENESS - The habit of denying and defending against the ways in which racism and white supremacy are produced and our individual or collective participation in that production.
RIGHT TO COMFORT & FEAR OF CONFLICT - The internalization that I or we have a right to comfort, which means we cannot tolerate conflict, particularly open conflict.
INDIVIDUALISM - Our cultural story that we make it on our own, pulling ourselves up by our own bootstraps, is a toxic denial of our essential interdependence and the reality that we are all in this, literally, together.
QUANTITY OVER QUALITY - The assumption that the goal is always more and bigger with an emphasis on what we can "objectively" measure as more valuable than the quality of our relationships to all living beings.
WORSHIP OF THE WRITTEN WORD - Honoring only what is written even when written to a narrow standard and full of misinformation and lies, denying the wide range of ways we communicate with each other and all living things.
IMPORTANT! proposed revision to the 7 principles and 6 sources
The UUA Article II Study Commission submitted their proposed revision of the 7 Principles and 6 Sources to the UUA Board for their consideration at the Board meeting held on January 20 and 21, 2023. The proposed revision of Article II was approved by the UUA Board and will be an agenda item for General Assembly in 2023 and 2024. It must pass in two consecutive General Assembly meetings in order to become the new Article II and replace the existing Principles and Sources. As was mentioned in UUCV’s December 2022 and January 2023 newsletters, this proposed revision is a significant change to the format and wording of the Principles and Sources as we now know them. The complete report of the Article II Study Commission and the proposed revision can be found at www.uua.org/uuagovernance/committees/article-ii-study-commission
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Ukraine Vigil
Every Thursday 5:30–8:30pm at the Old Carlisle Courthouse
Members of the Carlisle-area community can show their support for the Ukrainian people who are suffering and sacrificing greatly, and toward ending the war with a just peace.
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Sponsored by the J. Sherwood McGinnis, Jr. War, Peace, and Justice Project and Cor Christi Institute, Inc
for details visit warpeacejustice.org
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CARES MEAL
The March Dinner for Community CARES Carlisle will be delivered on
SUNDAY MARCH 19. This PIE meal will include Shepherds Pies and fruit pies.
We will provide a meal large enough to serve 45 - 50 people that day.
Email Pam pam@uucv.net to donate or send checks to UUCV, PO Box 207, Boiling Springs, PA 17007 marked CARES in the memo line:
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The following is a list of needed items for the PIE meal.
SHEPHERDS PIE - 4 Needed These can be beef, chicken, Turkey, or vegetarian,
and should contain some vegetables & a topping of mashed potatoes.
Bread - Biscuits - 3 dozen Biscuits, plus 2 lb of Butter
FRESH VEGGIES & FRUIT - 1 Large bag of cut carrots, celery, 2 Large bags of cut peppers,& Bananas
BEVERAGES - Coffee- 2 cans, 3 boxes of TEA BAGS, 2 containers of Coffee Creamer
Thank you to all who contribute food items and grocery gift cards, or cash
to take care of the parts of this meal. These meals are greatly appreciated by
folks in need in our community.
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Steering Committee Wrap-Up Phase
The mission of the Capital Campaign Steering Committee during the implementation and wrap-up phases is: “to ensure that the projects as outlined and approved by congregation vote are implemented to the fullest extent.”
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Throughout the duration of the Capital Campaign phases of planning, pledge drive, implementation, and wrap-up, members of the congregation have devoted their time and talents. As the work focus changed, members serving on the committee often changed as well. UUCV is grateful for the passion and energy of all who have served on the steering committee.
Wrap-up Phase members include:
Co-Chairpersons: Paula Terry and Jim Burton
Project Point Persons: Jim Burton and Denny Stone
Communications: Paula Terry and Deb Stille
Pledge Administrator: Cindy Good
Board Liaison: Cindy Good
Please contact any of us with your questions!
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News from the Mozambique Bursary Committee
Two members of the UUCV Mozambique Bursary Committee are planning a monitoring visit to Mozambique from September 2-14, 2023. We’ll visit the students, parents, teachers, and housemothers in Molumbo and Namarroi. We hope to tour one or more of the post-secondary schools where we support aspiring teachers and other professionals. And we’ll spend lots of time with Titos Macie, our Project Consultant, and Sonia Assane Sauale, our Project Officer.
We are looking for additional UUCV members who might be interested in joining the trip. Volunteers should be in excellent health and prepared to “rough it.” Financial assistance is available. Please contact Dianne Dusman or Susan Rimby, if you are interested
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Greetings all! Spring is on its way! The vernal equinox will occur on March 20th at 5:24 PM (EDT) for us in the Northern Hemisphere. On that day, the hours of day and night will be equal, after which the days will grow gradually longer until we reach the summer solstice. Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour for Sunday morning March 12th to “spring forward”! May we continue to learn and grow together. In faith and service,
Lynn Sodora |
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Below is our Faith Development Sunday schedule for our children and youth for March:
March 5 - Multigenerational Service: Children are invited to participate with their parents in the Sanctuary. There are Busy Bags available in the Annex for wiggly kids who require more stimulation, and coloring/activity packets which relate to the Service.
OUR WHOLE LIVES SESSION 2 kickoff weekend (3/3 - 3/5): Session 2 of OWL Grades 7-9, will kickoff with an OWL Over (sleepover) at UUCV from 4:00 PM Friday March 3rd to 9:00 PM Saturday March 4th . OWL will continue on Sunday March 5th from after the Moment for All Ages until 3:00 PM pickup.
March 12 & 19: After the Moment for All Ages, the Children and OWL participants will head downstairs to their classrooms for their RE classes:
Children (ages 5-8) will be in the Spirit Play room to work with the Spirit Play curriculum.
Children (ages 9-12) considered Middles and will be working with the Tapestry of Faith curriculum in the Boardroom with PrimaJoy Ramalingam.
OWL Grades 7-9 Participants will meet in the Yuuth Room.
YOUTH (Grades 10-12) will remain in the Sanctuary for the service.
March 26: After the MFAA, children will head downstairs to the Dining Hall for an All-Ages Activity celebrating the Spring Equinox. There will be fun arts and crafts and sweet treats.
Nursery Care (ages 0-4) every Sunday: Parents can sign in their babies and toddlers before Service and retrieve them by 11:45 am.
**Please sign your Nursery, Spirit Play, and Middles Children out of their classrooms by 11:45.** This gives parents the opportunity to socialize before pickup, while respecting the Volunteer Teachers' time as well.
Thank you to all our February volunteers! PrimaJoy Ramaligam, Max Donnelly, Melissa Mattson, Rev. Chris Kapp, Ryanne Mack, Mrs. Candice Holsinger, Courtney Wiley, Jen Hricak, Susan Green, Samantha Letts, and Kim Stone. Thank you so much for your time and energy! Members of the Congregation are encouraged to volunteer with the Children's RE Program! Please email Lynn Sodora DLFD at re@uucv.net to check in about submitting clearances.
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Adult RE Discussion Group – Class Schedule – Spring 2023
These classes will be held on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:00 am in the Board Room or join via Zoom at https://zoom.us/my/meetingsuucv
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March 5: Environmental Justice - Common Read - Justice on Earth
Last session on UU 2018 Common Read: Justice on Earth - People of Faith Working at the Intersections of Race, Class, and the Environment. For anyone interested in the environment and in thinking about what we as UUCV’ers do about it. What marginal changes might we consider in our own lives and in our church’s actions? Everyone is invited, regardless of whether you’ve come before or read this session’s Chaps 11 – 13 (pgs. 119-56). Discussion leaders: Cheryl Parsons & Martha Bergsten.
March 19: Buddhism – A Brief Introduction
Have you ever wondered what Buddhism is all about or maybe attempted Buddhist mindfulness mediation only to find yourself struggling to actually still your mind? Or maybe you’re a seasoned Buddhist practitioner. Whatever the case may be, join us for this brief introductory look at the origins, philosophy, and practice of Buddhism. Discussion leader: Keith Bittinger.
April 2: Growing Up UU
Discussion leader: Jennifer Hricak.
April 16: Sufi Farm of Peace
The Farm of Peace, located approximately two hours from Boiling Springs in Fulton County, is a 250-acre Community Supported Agriculture farm run by a group of Sufis. In addition to subscriptions to food products, the farm offers numerous spiritually oriented programs throughout the year on its sprawling campus which consists of old farm buildings and newer modern construction. We will discuss the nature of the programs the Farm has to offer and what one may expect to find on a typical trip to the Farm. Discussion leader: Brian McPherson.
May 7: Yoga Nidra
Discussion leader: Courtney Wiley.
May 21: The Culture and Religion of Appalachia circa early 20th century
I will explain and discuss a culture that wasn’t that far away from us. When the Shenandoah and Smokey Mountain National Parks were established, the people of Appalachia were displaced and most of their culture went by the wayside. We will learn how they worshipped. How births and deaths were dealt with. Additionally, I will explain how one made a living in the mountains that stretched from Virginia to Georgia. Discussion leader: Cathy Dewalt
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Happy birthday to us!
Happy Birthday to us!
Can you believe it? UUCV is turning 25 years old this year! Our little baby is all grown up and thriving.....so it's time to CELEBRATE!
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If you've been around since the beginning, if this is your first week walking through our doors, or anything in between, you're invited to our 25th Birthday Bash - An ALL AGES Party Celebrating our Past and Funding our Future, on April 16th after Sunday Worship.
The party kicks off with a happy birthday potluck lunch in our dining hall -- Bring a festive dish to share! [no desserts please - we've got that covered!] Eat and chat with UUCV family old and new, celebrating 25 years of meals, food, and friends.
After lunch, join us back upstairs in the social hall for an afternoon of partying -- UUCV style! Fill your social calendar by signing up for our annual Fundraising social events, test your luck by buying tickets to our 50/50 raffle, vote with your dollars to ban a hymn for a year, share conversation while playing table games, kick up your heels with line dancing, find your inner UUCV Idol doing karaoke, free your inner child in the bounce house [kids bounce free -- adults, pay up...it's a fundraiser, after all!], entertain the kiddos and win fun prizes with carnival-style games, bid on silent auction items, and of course -- celebrate UUCV by scarfing our 25th BIRTHDAY CAKE!!! You might even try your luck throwing a pie at church leadership! The highlight of the event is sure to be an hysterical bidding war as we auction off the parking lot's coveted "PRIME PARKING SPOT" in a live auction.
This event is fun for the whole family, and is being held as a fundraiser in lieu of an auction this year. So bring your family, bring your friends, BYOB, and plan to stay after church on April 16th for our 25th Birthday Bash!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!!!!!
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UUCV's 25th Birthday Bash!
MARK APRIL 15 on your calendar for a special 25 year Celebration of us!!! Yes, the Unitarian Universalists of the Cumberland Valley is 25 years old!!
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First….we need sign-ups. If you've never donated a sign up for our fundraisers, here's some information to help you get started.
Decide what it is you would like to offer. In the past members have donated various things: gourmet dinners, simple suppers, Sunday brunches, cheesecakes, cinnamon rolls, cookies, trips to the Flight 93 Memorial and Washington DC, hikes at Ricketts Glen, raffle baskets, rides to the airport, music events, game nights, cocktail parties, children's activities and much more more.
Determine a date if needed, set a price members will pay for your donation and decide the number of congregants if needed. If you donate an item that requires bids, determine the starting bid.
Send your information to either Cindy Good (cyagood4@gmail.com) or Rebecca Fratantuono (rebeccafratantuono@gmail.com).
Be sure to watch for our sign ups. They're a great way for UUs to contribute to UUCV and have fun at the same time!
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Sit and Stay Awhile
join us in the social hall for a mini pot-luck. No utensils will be provided...bring a finger food to share, BYOB and Sit and Stay Awhile! |
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UUCV’s 25th Anniversary: Pledging to Honor the Past
Did you know that March 15, 1998 was the first Charter Sunday where UUCV became an official congregation? We will celebrate this event on March 12 with cake, displays, and activities to honor our past.
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You can show your appreciation for all the things that convinced you to become part of our congregation by pledging your commitment in our annual Stewardship campaign. You will be receiving a letter and commitment form and can return your pledge to the church office or in the weekly offering basket from March 12-April 16. We will be holding a special ceremony on April 16 to rejoice in the success of our campaign. Please return your pledge form by that time. You can also pledge online at https://uucv.org/get-involved/financial-commitment-form/
We’ve set an ambitious goal of $250,000, which is $25,000 more than last year, but with your help and generosity, we can look to the future and another twenty-five years of growth at UUCV!
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Our Committee Fair was very well attended and we were able to get some new folks on various committees. Thank you to ALL who participated.
The sign up sheets will be available for the next several weeks if you missed the Fair or needed to check your calendars before signing up. |
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Coming to UUCV
Cumberland Singers
Melody Harmony Community
Mark your calendars...Saturday, April 15 at 7:00 PM.
"The Cumberland Singers is an auditioned community choir of treble voices striving to create a sense of community through the performance of choral music, including both secular and non-secular music, familiar favorites, and thought-provoking pieces.
Our goal is to bring joy to the community and each other through learning and performing high-quality choral music. Our welcoming group of women rehearses weekly under professional artistic direction, singing a diverse repertoire of music. We explore contemporary themes to enrich understanding and shared experiences at our seasonal, live concert series."
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UUCV Hosting
Red Cross Blood Drive |
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We will be hosting a blood drive at UUCV for the Amercian Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, March 17 from 10a - 6p.
How can you help??
- Volunteer to help set-up tables and chairs to the layout the Red Cross specifies
- Volunteer to help coordinate between UUCV and the Red Cross during the drive
- Volunteer to close up the church at the end of the drive
- Sign up or stop in to donate blood
If you are able to volunteer, please contact Pam pam@uucv.net |
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UUCV Fundraising Opportunities
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Visit the Grocery Card Table!!
"March comes in just like a lion
And our team is still here tryin'
To sell grocery cards-no lyin'!
So come out to the Social Hall
To buy our cards & heed the call
We need the help of one and all!"
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UUCV Yard Sale - May 4, 5, 6
As you start your spring cleaning, box up your clean, working items and get them ready to donate for our May yard sale. No shoes, clothing or electronics please. |
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We will start accepting items the weeks of April 17 and April 24 during the week between 8:30 and 1:30 and on Monday, May 1 between 8:30 and 1:30. You can also drop off your items on Sunday, April 23 and April 30. We will have tables marked for you to place your items on when you drop them off.
If you have larger items, contact Pam pam@uucv.net to see about posting the item on Facebook for the church. |
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UUCV is partnering with RaiseRight for Gift card fundraising, the #1 fundraiser for nonprofit organizations across the U.S. for more than 25 years. Earn simply by buying gift cards to use for everyday purchases, instead of cash or credit cards.
With RaiseRight, nonprofits and other community-based organizations earn money simply by shopping for their favorite brands—turning daily or weekly purchases into the opportunities that matter for their favorite organizations.
How to Get Started:
Visit http://uucv.info/raiseright to Sign Up from your computer
Set up your banking or credit card preference.
You can then shop anytime by visiting https://www.raiseright.com/brands and see the daily bonuses and specials which will earn more money for UUCV. Check the % for each card to see what your donation will be to UUCV….with a very minimal fee to you.
How to Pay:
When you are done selecting your cards, check out at your shopping cart. You can pay by your own Credit Card (getting points on your card) or LINK to your bank account
How you Receive your Cards:
- You can choose ecards (which will show up in your wallet on your APP or in your wallet on the main website http://www.raiseright/shop
- You can choose to receive the actual card be sent to your home address
- DO NOT select your card to be sent to the Coordinator….any cards sent to the coordinator will be cancelled and your sale will be VOID
Contact Pam pam@uucv.net if you need help in getting set up or if you have questions about this program.
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