Leader Resource 3: Faithful Journeys Action Club Project Ideas
Organizations and causes a club could support
- An international project for children or communities, such as Aquatics Armenia , Grass r oot Soccer or Heifer International
- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) or local animal shelter
- Local food pantry, homeless shelter, or community action initiative
- A local chapter of Kiwanis , Lions , or Boys & Girls Club
- An elementary school or library that lacks financial resources
- A library or literacy program in a developing country, such as Ethiopia Reads
- National Audubon Society
- An environmental justice or Earth stewardship project (visit website of Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth, Gr e en Sa n ctuary Project)
- A project of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
Activities and projects to do in support of your cause
- Book drive
- Penny drive
- Bake sale
- Hosting a luncheon during coffee hour
- Mid-winter luau (set up food and decorations in your church, invite the public)
- Soliciting donations of toiletries, food, toys, clothing, etc. with skits, songs, and announcements
- Hands-on service work
- Design and sale of greeting cards with themed artwork matching your cause
- Making and sale of candles, soap, ornaments, or other crafts
- Hosting an informational table (for example, with a petition to sign, a raffle or craft sale to raise funds, and/or a collection box) to promote your cause at a local community event
- Writing letters to local newspaper or writing an editorial
Last updated on Tuesday, April 7, 2009.
