Category: In the community

Activities and presence by RVUUF in the Ashland/Rogue Valley community.

Yard Sale Fundraiser for the Ashland Food Angels, Oct 9, 10, 11 & Oct 16, 17, 18

Ashland Food Angels, the non-profit helps supply food for Uncle Food’s Diner (the Community Free Meals) as well as to the Food Bank and now also to fire victims.  The yard sale is from 9 am until 2 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 472 Walker Avenue (just downhill from the corner of Walker … Continue reading Yard Sale Fundraiser for the Ashland Food Angels, Oct 9, 10, 11 & Oct 16, 17, 18

Find My Lovey! Project

We started the Find my Lovey! project to help reunite local children with replicas of their favorite toy/stuffed animal/blanket/item that they lost in the fires. We know that the main needs in our community right now are shelter, basic necessities, and money. However, for children the presence of a familiar item can bring them much … Continue reading Find My Lovey! Project

Protect Your Lungs

Although the air is a bit better, recently, here are a few tips to help keep you safer from our smoky skies. (More on the RVUUF blog….) 1) If you have central air &/or heating, turn your fan to “on”. That way, even if the heat or A.C. does not come on, your air will … Continue reading Protect Your Lungs

These 2020 Ballot Measures Deserve Our Support on Nov 3

Your Social Justice and Action Committee recommends that you vote “YES” on ballot Measures 107, 108, 109, and 110 on the November general election ballot.  We feel strongly that they promote the general health and welfare of our community and align well with our Seven Principles: (Info on the measures and more HERE…) 107 – … Continue reading These 2020 Ballot Measures Deserve Our Support on Nov 3

Trauma Support Via Zoom – Sat, Sep 19, 10:30 am – Advance registration req’d

Please join members of the UU Trauma Ministry Team and other members and friends of RVUUF on Saturday, September 19 @ 10:30 am (PT) via ZOOM for an opportunity to explore the ways in which the fires are affecting each of us and how we can support each other and those around us during this … Continue reading Trauma Support Via Zoom – Sat, Sep 19, 10:30 am – Advance registration req’d

Wildfire resources compiled for those affected by the wildfires in our community…

There are so many wonderful people pulling together resources for those affected by the wildfires, but they can be difficult to find and keep track of. Here are 3 websities where information is being complied and updated regularly: The website ashland.or.us/ashlandresponse is one of the first places to look for housing/clothing/food assistance, how to file a missing … Continue reading Wildfire resources compiled for those affected by the wildfires in our community…

Ways to help those affected by the wildfires in our community!

Many are asking how they can help those affected by the wildfires in our community, so we wanted to share this wonderful compilation of organizations. Please share it widely. Rogue Valley UU Fellowship will be assisting folks affected by the wildfires via our Minister’s Discretionary Fund, as well as through the Ashland BIPoC Sanctuary. Donations to those two RVUUF … Continue reading Ways to help those affected by the wildfires in our community!