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Offering Outreach Fall, 2011

November: Baker Industries

 

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On Friday, December 16, Rev. Dr. Justin Osterman met with Baker Industries President John H. "Turk" Thacher, Jr. and Director of Community Relations Jacqueline Johnston and presented them with a check for $2,397 because the company was selected as the church’s Offering Outreach organization for the month of November.

 

Thacher said of the donation, “At Baker Industries, 65–70 percent of the funding we need each year comes from the services we perform for some 100 customers. The balance we receive from generous individuals and wonderful private organizations such as Main Line Unitarian Church. The church’s Offering Outreach contribution will go toward serving approximately 300 of our workers in their goal to transition into the workplace.

 

“Baker neither solicits nor accepts any government funds, allowing us to have complete control over our program. On behalf of all of us at Baker: Thank You! Support from our community is particularly meaningful to us. Please come and visit us to see your generosity at work!”

 

October: AIDS Fund

 

Social action is a driving philosophy for members of Main Line Unitarian Church, and that commitment starts early, as demonstrated by the church’s Youth Groups. In October, twenty-five youth members participated in the Philadelphia AIDS Walk, and raised $5,000 to support HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and services in the Delaware Valley.

 

The adult community at MLUC fully supported the youth groups’ endeavor, as they designated the AIDS Fund the recipient of October’s Offering Outreach. The Offering Outreach program at MLUC directs half of each month’s collection to be donated to local charities and nonprofit organizations. On November 20, AIDS Fund Executive Director Robb Reichard paid a visit to the church to graciously receive a check for $2,041.

 

The AIDS Fund works with 30 partner organizations throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area to provide critical HIV prevention education and care services. Their philosophy is centered on the idea that working together is the best way to fight against this disease, and thousands of volunteers mobilize each year. To learn more, visit www.aidswalkphilly.org.

 

Photo: AIDS Fund Executive Director Robb Reichard receives a donation check from youth members at Main Line Unitarian Church. From left: Scott Turner, Rev. Dr. Justin Osterman, Reichard, Lee Wendell, Rachel Milles, Justin MacDonald, and Sam Wilson.

 

September: Interfaith Hospitality Network - Main Line

 

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Members at Main Line Unitarian Church (MLUC) are proud to be partners with the Interfaith Hospitality Network – Main Line (IHN-ML) in working to end homelessness in local communities. As part of the church’s Offering Outreach program, MLUC recently presented a donation check of $2,374 to IHN-ML.

 

The Interfaith Hospitality Network – Main Line, headquartered in Norristown, PA, is committed to helping homeless families to achieve lasting independence. The organization provides safe, temporary housing, meals, and support services to families in Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. 

 

Executive Director Sue White-Herchek was happy to participate in MLUC’s check presentation. She said, "IHN – Main Line would like to thank the Main Line Unitarian Church for their generous donation. It will go a long way to help the homeless families we serve become self-sufficient. We value our partnership with area congregations, whose volunteers provide meals and hospitality for our families. Our organization would not exist without them. To volunteer with IHN – Main Line please call Sue at 610-277-0977."