Sunflower of Peace is a US-based 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization whose current mission is to provide medical and humanitarian aid for people affected by violence in Ukraine. Sunflower of Peace was founded in 2014 and since then has worked on empowering orphans, internally displaced persons, and, recently, those most affected by COVID-19 and the Russian military invasion of Ukraine.
Read MoreJoin NOAH this Thursday, February 17, at 6:30 p.m. for a webinar featuring panelists who are Nashville's criminal justice community leaders. They will demystify the roles of judicial positions, who have an enormous impact on criminal justice, mass incarceration, and community safety. Additionally, panelists will help you prepare to vote in the primary election on May 3.
Read MoreThis month’s Share the Plate organization is the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), the South’s largest and most effective nonprofit, nonpartisan environmental advocate and protector. SELC’s mission is to protect the basic right to clean air, clean water, and a livable climate; to preserve our region’s natural treasures and rich biodiversity; and to provide a healthy environment for all.
Read MoreRegister for this Zoom webinar at: https://bit.ly/cahoots-noah.
Across the country, community leaders are recognizing that police are not the best suited to safely and effectively help people experiencing behavioral health crises. Nationally and in Nashville, such calls to police have resulted in injury and even death to those needing help. Community responder programs improve health outcomes, reduce unnecessary arrests, and save lives.
Read MoreOur Share the Plate partner for January is Walden’s Puddle Wildlife Center of Greater Nashville. Walden’s Puddle provides care and treatment to sick, injured, and orphaned native Tennessee wildlife. A professionally-staffed wildlife rehabilitation facility in Middle Tennessee, Walden’s Puddle does not charge for services and receives no federal or state funding. “We are here to help wildlife in trouble.”
Read MoreThis month we’ve been learning about four of the courageous changemakers with whom UUSC is partnering to advance human rights and social justice. Here are four short videos in which you can hear directly from these Guests.
Read MoreThe Nashville Scene article regarding the meeting on Monday night to discuss state education funding: “Parents and Students Demand ‘a Bigger Pie’ at Education Town Hall”
And from The Tennessean: “Education advocates gave Tennessee schools chief a pecan pie. Here’s why.”
Read MoreOur Share the Plate partner for December is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Guest At Your Table Program. UUSC works around the world to advance human rights and social justice, transforming our UU values into action. GNUUC has a long tradition of celebrating our UUSC Guests. The theme of this year’s program is “Now is the Time for Courageous Change.”
Read MoreThe Tennessee Equality Project Foundation provides educational and awareness programming in Tennessee to advance the inclusion and equality of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in our state. They monitor and analyze state legislation related to the LGBTQ community, conduct voter registration, advocacy training, sensitivity training, and work against bullying. They also educate the public about state preemption of local government.
Read MoreBefore the pandemic, GNUUC volunteered in Room In The Inn’s Winter Shelter program. The pandemic is increasing homelessness, threatening the health of the homeless, and making providing services to the homeless more difficult. Room In The Inn can use our financial support all the more this year. Please give generously!
Read MoreHelp Greater Nashville UU raise significant funds to support the critical mission of Nashville Cares. We have raised $1,723 so far and are ranked as the 5th highest Team! Click “Read More” to find out how to donate!
Read MoreThanks to those who attended the Day of Power and Prayer this past Sunday! NOAH, MICAH, and CALEB brought people together from across the state to hear about our broken education funding system and the value of nurses, counselors, and social workers in our schools. Those present signed a letter to Governor Lee, letting him know that we want change!
Read MoreOn Sunday, August 15 at 2:00 pm CT, NOAH, alongside our sister organizations, MICAH in Memphis and CALEB in Chattanooga, will draw attention to issues adversely impacting Tennessee’s public school students. Show up to support legislation to fund more social workers, more counselors, and more nurses in our schools! This action is both in-person and virtual.
Read MoreThe Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services, and counseling, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth. It provides crisis counseling free of charge, 24/7, by phone, instant messaging, and texting, making sure LGBTQ youth who need support are not alone and have a safe place to turn in times of crisis.
Read MoreThis month we have decided to raise funds for a social action partner organization in memory of Charles Sumner, dedicated to GNUUC social action for decades. The natural choice is the Nashville Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, an organization Charles founded, where he was honored as president emeritus. All funds raised will go to AU.
Donate on-line easily: https://www.nashvilleuu.org/donate
Read More“Given our nation’s history of genocide, slavery, and inequitable life outcomes based on race as well as the role race has played historically and continues to play in the death penalty system, we (TADP) believe it is imperative that we incorporate a racial equity lens and bring a commitment to racial justice into our work to end the death penalty.”
Read MoreThe Mayor has presented his budget for Metro to the Metro Council. The Council will make changes that they think are important. A budget must be adopted by June 30. If we want real change in affordable housing, the Council must hear from us NOW and throughout June – while they will be negotiating with one another!
Read MoreOn May 5 and 6, nonprofits throughout Middle Tennessee will be participating in The Big Payback, a 24-hour, online giving event sponsored by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Nonprofits can earn cash prizes by having the most donors in a certain time block. Please help NOAH in The Big Payback by donating at this link, starting at 6:00 PM today. Read more>>
Read MoreIn lieu of our Share the Plate program in May, please donate to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund. 100% of the funds will go to help with the housing needs of our asylum-seeker from Ukraine.
Read MoreYou are invited to a Zoom meeting celebrating Americans United for Separation of Church and State - Nashville Chapter - 20th Anniversary - You must register to obtain the link.
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