Ways to Get Involved

By anybody’s standards the mission statement and objectives of First United Church are laudatory. The services provided to those less fortunate than we lift their spirits to a level that enables them to face the tomorrow’s which often hold little hope. Hope is all they have but it is diminishing for many we serve and the numbers joining the ranks needing our help increase daily. Conditions on the street are not improving.

Breakfasts, midmorning coffee, lunches, day programs, community support programs, shower facilities, paralegal advocacy, assistance in meeting government agency demands, etc. all take time and money. Much of it comes from caring folk like you and for that we are, and more importantly, our clients are truly thankful.

Many of you make tax-deductable contributions on a regular basis through our pre-authorized donation system which allows automated monthly deductions from your bank account pr charges to your Visa or Mastercard. Some make welcomed ad-hoc donations. Others make it a regular alternative to buying gifts for those who have everything. Instead of another necktie, scarf or retail gift certificate a donation is made to First United Church in the name of the gift recipient.

Of significant importance are the funds received from those who remember First United in their wills. The more creative have even purchased life insurance policies naming First United as the beneficiary.

Some like the hands on satisfaction of volunteering their time to assist with our programs and regularly help at the Church on a weekly or monthly schedule.

Thanks to all of you. Without your financial and time commitment we would be unable to continue our mission. We encourage all to maintain your generosity and humbly request that you increase your donations if possible.