Update for CIA’s 2024 Mini-Grants – Through your annual giving, in December 2024, the Compassion in Action distributed $2,025 to assist many in need during the holiday season. We supported:

• 12 individuals & families
• Helping Hands Clinic
• St. Francis House
• Peaceful Paths
• Partnership for Strong Families
• Hands of Mercy Women’s Protection Home
• Gainesville Citizens for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
• Kindred Spirits Death Row Ministry
• Lake Forest Elementary School Arts Program
• Metcalfe Elementary School Extended Day Enrichment Program

THANK YOU for all the hearts, hands and donations you have contributed to share UCG’s compassion to those who needed a little extra help to make the holidays merry and bright!

Upcoming CIA events for February 

Food First Sunday: February 2 and March 2
Thank you for starting off the new year with a donation of 153 pounds of canned and nonperishable items. Our community partner, Gainesville Community Ministries, relies on your steady giving to help feed our neighbors in need. Please give generously as you are able! If you forget to bring your donations or prefer to donate online click here. Learn more here.

 Gift Bags for the Homeless
The Compassion In Action Committee invites you to provide items for the Gift Bags for the Homeless project in partnership with GRACE Marketplace and St. Francis House. Please bring donations on Sundays, February 9 or 15. For early donations during the week of February 9, Seminar C will be open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you prefer, Amazon purchases can be delivered directly to the church. Volunteers, including our youth groups, will transfer your donations to colorful handmade cloth bags that will be delivered to our neighbors at GRACE Marketplace and St. Francis House. Your gifts will brighten the lives of many! Donation list.