Making a Change Group

The Share the Plate recipient for January is the Making a Change Group, which supports individuals and families in the city of Chester, PA and surrounding municipalities striving to achieve positive change for themselves, their families, and their communities. Their programs include 1) violence intervention and prevention, 2) youth mentoring, and 3) multi-level support for […]

Chester Eastside

The Share the Plate recipient for December is Chester Eastside, which provides invaluable programs for children and adults providing resources to improve outcomes for the entire community. Their initiatives help kids defy the odds by meeting basic human needs through food and clothing distributions while also providing a safe environment for education and skill development. […]

Share the Plate – UUA Disaster Relief Fund

The Share the Plate recipient for November is the UUA Disaster Relief Fund.

Lenape Tribe of Delaware

The Share the Plate recipient for October is the Lenape Tribe of Delaware, Inc. This organization advocates for the cultural identity and civil and human rights of the Lenape people. Share the Plate receives half of all plate collections and funds received by text: $20 to 610-756-8883 for a $20 donation.

Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County

The Share the Plate recipient for September is the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County. The Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County’s mission is to prevent domestic violence and empower victims towards self-sufficiency providing confidential, no-cost services. Share the Plate receives half of all plate collections and funds received by text: $20 to 610-756-8883 for […]

Media Food Bank

The Share the Plate recipient for July and August is the Media Food Bank. They help alleviate local food insecurity and are committed to improving lives by collecting and distributing food and resources to support financially disadvantaged citizens in Delaware County. Located at the First United Methodist Church in Media, the Media Food Bank is […]

Girls First

The Share the Plate recipient for June is Girls First, a tuition-free afterschool program for students in 1st-4th grade. Social and emotional learning skills are taught through arts lessons (dance, music, drama, art). Services are delivered with a trauma-informed approach in Norristown, Philadelphia, and Chester. Share the Plate includes the plate collection on the second […]

Chester Community Coalition

The Share the Plate recipient for May is the Chester Community Coalition, which provides trauma-informed support services to families directly affected by violence  in Chester and Delaware Counties. They offer case management, and training services through a diverse, culturally competent, well-trained, and dedicated team, with a commitment to client-centered care and community-informed decision making. Share […]

Worthy Now Prison Ministry Network

The Share the Plate recipient for April is the Worthy Now Prison Ministry Network. Worthy Now is a ministry of the Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF) which provides outreach and support to incarcerated UUs through pen pal programs, online ministry, and ministry by mail.  CLF is the largest UU congregation with 3000 members worldwide, […]