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We greatly appreciate the dedicated volunteers who give their time and talent to move our mission forward by supporting the work of our programs.
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And we are committed to being a partner in Roxbury and beyond. This means bringing the strength and dedication of those in our 46 member congregations to support our partner organizations.
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It means that when we say in our mission statement that we work across race and place to dismantle racism and white supremacy culture and advance racial, economic and social justice, we know we can’t achieve that in isolation. We believe partnerships are essential, and make real our words.
Volunteer of the Month - First Church in Chestnut Hill
For our June Volunteer of the Month, we recognize First Church in Chestnut Hill for their generosity and heartfelt commitment to community.
Most recently, the congregation organized a Kitchen Kit Drive in support of our community partner Refugee and Immigration Assistance Center (RIAC). Spearheaded by Sally Baker and Rev. Mark Caggiano, the drive brought in such an overwhelming amount of support that it took two full cars to deliver everything. RIAC was both surprised and deeply grateful for the outpouring, which will make a meaningful difference for families building new lives with dignity and care.
We are also thankful for First Church in Chestnut Hill’s generous contributions to the restoration of the First Church in Roxbury Meetinghouse, as well as their long standing support for UU Urban Ministry's programming over the years.
Thank you to everyone at First Church in Chestnut Hill. Your compassion, generosity, and continued partnership are a powerful reminder of what is possible when a community comes together with intention and heart.

Current Volunteer Opportunity
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While we don’t have any time-sensitive volunteer needs at the moment, we’re always eager to connect with individuals who want to support the work of the UU Urban Ministry. If you’d like to help, please reach out and let us know your interests. We’ll be happy to share the many ways you can contribute to advancing our mission of equity and justice.
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Together, we can make a difference!
Engaging with Community Partner Organizations
Our member congregations are made up of people committed to social justice, and who have skills and knowledge that can help make a real impact. We are working to be a connector, helping bring committed people from our member congregations together with local social justice organizations to help increase the impact of the good work they're doing. This is a different way of looking at volunteering, and is what we mean by partnerships.
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We are working with each of our partner organizations to gauge their interest and needs. Check out some of the opportunities that they identified below. If you are interested or have any questions, contact Robert Jones, Congregational and Volunteer Coordinator: rjones@uuum.org
Community Partner Organizations
We are working to help build a circle of support for DeeDee's Cry that can assist with some of these engagement opportunities. Our partnerships coordinator will work with these volunteers, and DeeDee's Cry, to ensure it's a meaningful experience for both sides.
UUUM Community Partner: DeeDee's Cry
We have spoken with the Founder and Executive Director, Toy Burton, about partnering with her organization, and what that might look like. She identified a number of opportunities where folks can be helpful, including: