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One-day-only clothing drive on Sunday, May 3, for the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH).
Homelessness is on the rise in our community. You can help by donating unused underwear, like-new clothing, blankets, and backpacks.
Donations will be accepted before and after the service in the Unity Hall foyer.
Contact Corrine Patel at corinnepatel@netzero.net or Russ Johnson at giantsfan70@hotmail.com.
Please be advised that photographs and video footage may be taken during this event. These images may be used by Unity Spiritual Center Westlake for promotional purposes in various media, including social media, websites, and printed materials. By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and filmed and to the use of your image in these media. Thank you for your cooperation.
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The vision of USC Outreach Ministry is to become a locally recognized community team that can serve the community at large in some capacity.
Meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in the Spirit Room.
Possible outreach program ideas range from services for nursing homes and schools to food provision, emotional & mental health support, partnerships with community agencies, seasonal events, free car washes, family movie nights, financial counseling, and prison pen pals.
Come join this team, share your ideas, and help the community outreach team achieve its vision.
For more information, please contact Team Lead Corinne Patel at corinnepatel@netzero.net.
If you are responding to a donation request, please place your items on the metal rack in front of the Concierge Desk in the Unity Hall foyer.
Thank You.
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Over the years, USC's Outreach Team has led projects with the help and support of our generous community.
Past Projects included:
- Collecting hams for the Westlake Community Food Bank Easter Baskets.
- Sharing much-needed items with Malachi House, as it supports the dying poor.
- Teaming up with the Prayer Shawl Ministry to give dolls wrapped in prayer shawls and blankets to the Domestic Crisis Intervention Center.
- Teaming up with the Tour of Good Cheer to provide Christmas gifts for families throughout Cuyahoga County.
- Donating items to support Westlake Community Food Bank in its Thanksgiving basket program.
- Teaming up with Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry to provide personal items, clothing, and blankets to the homeless men in our community.
- Donating hats and gloves to the City of Cleveland Schools children.
- Donating men’s clothing to Lutheran Ministries Men’s Shelter.
- Donating gently worn women’s clothing to the LCADA Way, a drug treatment center in Lorain, Ohio.
- Donating new and gently worn women's and children's outerwear to The City Mission, Laura's home.
- Coordinating a holiday meal for the men residing at the Lantern Center, a recovery center.
- Clothing drive for the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH).