Calendar @ 1st UU
in Columbus
and Beyond
Bill Owens, Executive Director
14 W. Lakeview Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43202
First UU Coordinator
Social Justice Committee Chair
93 W. Weisheimer Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614-267-4946
# of UU’s involved
Approximately twelve. Members serve summer lunches to low-income youth, as well provide money and material support to the center.
Purpose
Founded in 1971, CRC is a registered non-profit social service agency operating in the tradition of neighborhood Settlement Houses, which have been serving the needs of their local communities for over 100 years. Programming is organized into family, youth, and senior services. Family services provided food, clothing, healthcare, housing, and income to 651 families (62% increase over 2004-05). The summer lunch program for low-income youth served 6,700 lunches. Youth services worked with 100 children ages 5-12 at Clinton Elementary. Senior supportive services arranged transportation for 246 seniors for shopping, appointments, and social gatherings. Home maintenance and repair service was utilized 190 times, and 42 seniors were linked to USDA farmers' market coupons.
Scope
CRC's core territory is that of Clintonville, Beechwold, and the OSU District north of Hudson Street. CRC supports low-income individuals, families, seniors, and youth meet basic needs.
Justification for First UU support
In addition to congruency with UU principles, First UU has used CRC as a community service referral for folks seeking assistance beyond the minister's discretionary fund.
Additional funding
Contributions $62,299; United Way $152,414; Grants and other $337,362