Category: community resources

Easy Jobs Available!

RVUUF board member Vida Taylor has helped with dinners at the shelter for several years. She recognizes this kind of service as a practical application of our very first UU principle, which says we believe in “the inherent worth and dignity of every person.” Here you see Vida getting pizza from the back of her … Continue reading Easy Jobs Available!

Talent Urban Renewal Plan, Join the Conversation, Apr 27, 2022

As Rogue Action Center volunteers and staff continue to provide assistance to Almeda fire survivors, the need to address affordable housing, support local small businesses, improve fire preparedness, and strengthen our community remains clear. The Talent Urban Renewal plan proposed by Talent’s mayor and city council would raise money our community needs for these purposes without raising tax rates. … Continue reading Talent Urban Renewal Plan, Join the Conversation, Apr 27, 2022

RVUUF Garden News

Available: 3-4 raised garden beds (ranging in size from 3-5 feet X 8-10 feet), each for use by persons willing to participate in upkeep of personal garden bed and occasionally upkeep of garden area. Small annual fee for water use. Contact: Martha to reserve a bed.

Talent Urban Renewal Agency Survey

Do you call Talent home? As Rogue Action Center volunteers and staff continue to provide assistance to Almeda fire survivors, we also are looking for long-term solutions that address affordable housing, support local small businesses, improve fire preparedness, and strengthen our community in other ways. The Talent Urban Renewal plan proposed by Talent’s mayor and city … Continue reading Talent Urban Renewal Agency Survey

A Message from Delores Nims

The RVUUF Social Justice and Action committee has struggled to provide opportunities for the whole congregation to participate in a service project. Zoe Laidlaw has given us that opportunity. Delivering dinner to the people living at the Ashland Community Shelter (run by Rogue Retreat) every Thursday provides a wonderful opportunity for our whole faith community … Continue reading A Message from Delores Nims

Third Sunday Giving, March Recipient: Family Nurturing Center

The Purpose of the Family Nurturing Center is to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect. We help parents keep their children safely within their own families. We support children as they heal from difficult life experiences. We wrap an array of services around families in crisis helping them rebuild their lives and raise healthy and thriving children. The … Continue reading Third Sunday Giving, March Recipient: Family Nurturing Center

The Fire Relief Center Resource Fair and Pop-Up Supply Distribution Sat, Feb 19, 12-.3pm, Talent Town Hall parking lot

The Rogue Action Center and Rogue Climate bring together partner organizations to share information and resources with fire survivors while providing supplies and lunch from Loncheria Las Reyes food truck, courtesy of Rogue Food Unites. Community members are invited to meet staff from Coalicion Fortaleza, Rogue Food Unites, Jackson County Library Service, Rhythm of Healing and more, to learn about … Continue reading The Fire Relief Center Resource Fair and Pop-Up Supply Distribution Sat, Feb 19, 12-.3pm, Talent Town Hall parking lot

Ashland Emergency Weather Shelter, Volunteers Needed-Sun, Feb 20-Thu, Feb 24 at Pioneer Hall, Ashland

Freezing cold weather is coming soon and the city is pulling an emergency shelter together from Sunday February 20 through Thursday morning (Feb 24). The shelter will be in Pioneer Hall on Winburn way. Shelter opens at 5 pm, each evening. Shelter closes at 9 am each morning. Pets and children are welcome. This is a bare bones … Continue reading Ashland Emergency Weather Shelter, Volunteers Needed-Sun, Feb 20-Thu, Feb 24 at Pioneer Hall, Ashland