Share the Plate
The Share-The-Plate program also raises awareness of volunteer work done by so many of our members who suggest these worthy organizations. Over these several years, UUFBR has given thousands of dollars to groups working outside our walls!
All recipients of this program are non-profits suggested by UUFBR members; often these are active participants with the particular organization.
As a UUFBR member, if you would like to suggest an organization to be a recipient of Share-The-Plate contributions, please click on the following link Share-The-Plate Suggestion Form (PDF) form that can be printed, completed, and returned to the UUFBR office.
Donate using link
https://donorbox.org/support-uufbr
or QR code below”Please write Share the Plate in the comment section when you make your online gift.”
Past Shares
League of Women Voters Education Fund
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The League of Women Voters Education Fund is committed to ensuring voters have the information they need to successfully participate in every election. Whether it’s local, state or federal, every election is important to ensuring our laws and policies reflect the values and beliefs of our communities. The Education Fund owns and updates the VOTE411 resource which helps millions of voters each year—many of them young people and first-time voters—learn about candidate stances, look up what’s on their ballot, find their polling place, and more. LWVPBC Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization.
https://www.lwv.org/league-women-voters-education-fund
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PRISM works to expand access to LGBTQ-inclusive education and sexual health resources for youth in South Florida. It’s our goal to make sure everyone feels included in their community, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. https://www.prismfl.org/
Vita Nova
Vita Nova is a safe bridge to independence for former foster care, LGBTQ and other homeless youth through supportive housing, education, employment and life skills training. As the voice of homeless young adults, Vita Nova is working to eliminate homelessness for youth ages 18 to 25 years old in Palm Beach County. We champion the formula of Housing + Employment + Education + Supportive Living = Self Sufficiency as a solution to deliver our youth into independent adulthood one by one. To learn more getting involved in our mission and helping to change the life of a young adult go to www.vitanovainc.org
Haitian Association for Human Development (AHDH)
Association Haitienne de Développement Humain (AHDH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in November 1986 with the mission of healing Haiti today because we believe in her tomorrow. Through innovative programs that promote healthcare, education, and cultural enlightenment, we are dedicated to transforming Haiti and empowering its people to achieve their self-sufficient destiny. AHDH was established by a dedicated group of Haitians residing in New Orleans, Louisiana, who recognized the pressing need for sustainable and impactful efforts to uplift their fellow Haitians. Together, they have harnessed their professional expertise, intellectual capabilities, economic resources, and rich cultural heritage to effect positive change in Haiti for almost 4 decades. The current focus of ADHD is on building a primary school with a holistic program of supports.
Tomorrow's Rainbow
🌈 Tomorrow’s Rainbow provides free grief support groups for children ages 3 years old through high school and their caregivers.
Since 2005, Tomorrow’s Rainbow has provided a unique alternative to indoor mental health services by offering no-cost bereavement support groups and trauma-focused Eagala Model equine-assisted psychotherapy for children, teens, and their families. Our mini ranch serves as an emotionally safe and nurturing environment where horses, big and small, foster hope and healing.
The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult life events a child can face. Even more challenging is the impact trauma has on the brains and bodies of children. Tomorrow’s Rainbow is a special place for children, teens, and families who have experienced the death of a loved one and/or trauma. By incorporating horse interactions with therapeutic play, facilitated peer support groups, and individual therapy, our clients master the tools necessary to take their personal journey in a meaningful way.
The mission of Tomorrow’s Rainbow is to create a community where grieving and traumatized children can connect, find comfort, and develop healthy coping mechanisms to navigate their loss and trauma, ultimately emerging resilient. At Tomorrow’s Rainbow, children feel, often for the first time, understood.
EMA - Emergency Medical Assistance
EMA was founded in 1975 and is today the only abortion fund in Palm Beach County that assists people financially with pregnancy termination. EMA feels very strongly that every person should have access to safe, legal abortion care and that this access should not depend on someone’s zip code or bank account. EMA is primarily dependent upon donations from individuals such as you to accomplish our mission.
On May 18th after the Sunday service, a speaker from EMA will give a talk here at UUFBR, with a time for us to ask questions afterwards. Please save the date to find out what is currently happening under Florida’s 6 week abortion ban, for those with both wanted and unwanted pregnancies. If we can reach our goal of $1,000 for EMA by the end of May, or sooner, our donation will be matched!
Pathways to Prosperity
Pathways to Prosperity is dedicated to strengthening the community across Palm Beach County by improving outcomes for children and families through education and social services. Their goal is to ensure that families have what they require to not only survive, but thrive. Pathways to Prosperity leads a collaborative effort involving organizations, agencies, business and government to ensure that children and families reach their full potential, and aid their social, mental, spiritual, economic and emotional well-being.
The Institute for Regional Conservation (IRC)
The Institute for Regional Conservation (IRC) is headquartered in Delray Beach and is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and long-term management of biodiversity on a regional basis, and to the prevention of local extinctions of rare plants, animals and ecosystems.
They seek to protect – and restore – viable populations of all native plant and animal species within key regions by designing conservation strategies powered by rich, geographically-distributed data.
They have several current initiatives, and they sponsor local volunteer clean-up efforts.
https://regionalconservation.org/index.html
P.E.A.C.E. (People Engaged in Active Community Efforts)
PEACE is a justice ministry made up over 20 congregations from throughout Palm Beach County, FL. The organization brings these congregations together in order to powerfully address the systemic causes of injustices happening in our community. Each spring, PEACE holds the Nehemiah Action Assembly, gathering thousands of our members and asking public officials to implement meaningful changes related to the problems upon which we are focusing, such as mental health, affordable housing, and police community relations.
D.I.S.C. (Developing Interracial Social Change)
Conceived in 1994 as an intentional fellowship of five white Catholics and five black Baptists, D.I.S.C. (Developing Interracial Social Change) has grown into a voice and a force for interracial justice and cooperation. Working with a diverse group of partners, including the City of Boca Raton, Habitat for Humanity, Florida Atlantic University, faith communities, other non-profits, and many more, D.I.S.C. organizes and implements a wide variety of community initiatives devoted to social justice, the arts, and racial harmony.
Learn more about their initiatives at www.discofpearlcity.org
Family Promise of Southeast Florida
Family Promise of Southeast Florida (formerly Family Promise of South Palm Beach County) helps families experiencing situational homelessness by providing case management, counseling services, empathy and a listening ear. They offer a temporary shelter program called Road to Independence, continuing services for the graduates of that program and additional community outreach efforts.
Everglades Angels Dog Rescue
Everglades Angels Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization started in 2014. Their mission is to end the suffering of thousands of abandoned pet, feral and breeding packs of dogs, by physical rescue & rehoming.
Our organization is unique because our dedication to the truly in need, with no shelter, food and basic chance of survival. We seek out the tortured, sick and debilitated dogs, in the most remote areas of the everglades in Florida. We also strive to educate the public and bring awareness about the tragedy of Everglades abandonment.
The Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Council of the Blind
Established in 1953, the Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) is the largest self-advocacy and support group of its kind in the state with many local chapters and several special interest affiliate groups, including a Chapter of At-Large Members (CALM) for those who are in an area where there is no local chapter. Our members are of all ages from students to seniors. Since its inception, our primary goals have been to encourage independence and enhance the quality of life of people who are blind/visually impaired. FCB promotes independence by bringing together people who have visual challenges in common at an annual convention. Our gatherings are packed with information on a variety of subjects such as access to information and employment, technological advances, legislative issues, and pedestrian safety.
SERVICES OFFERED BY FCB:
White Cane Bulletin – A bimonthly publication produced by FCB with interesting articles and helpful resource information.
Braille Forum – A magazine produced by the American Council of the Blind (ACB) with articles and information geared toward national and world-wide blindness related issues.
Scholarships – Each year FCB makes available several scholarships for those wishing to advance their education.
Annual convention – FCB hosts a gathering where knowledgeable presenters, exhibitors, legislative experts, and a representative from our parent organization ACB are brought together so attendees may ask questions and learn about current issues involving people who are blind.
Healthier Delray Beach
Healthier Delray Beach (HDB) is a community driven initiative aiming to improve Delray Beach’s behavioral health by building deeper community connections. The HDB Initiative strives to serve as a trusted advocate for the behavioral health needs of the Delray Beach community by creating awareness, encouraging acceptance and equity, and developing a system of care.
https://healthierdelraybeach.org/
Boca Helping Hands
Since founding as a modest soup kitchen in 1998, Boca Helping Hands has become one of the largest nonprofit service providers in South Florida, now with 23 staff members and 300+ core volunteers assisting nearly 35,000 clients annually.
In 2022, BHH distributed nearly 90,000 pantry bags from five Palm Beach County locations and served more than 90,000 hot meals. The organization expands access to affordable medical, dental and behavioral care through its partnership with Genesis Community Health (serving clients at clinics in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach) and Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Community Based Clinics (serving clients in West Palm Beach).
In addition, BHH sends weekend meals home with food-insecure elementary school students via the BHH Backpacks Program and serves 13 schools across south Palm Beach County. The BHH Resource Center provides emergency financial assistance to Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach residents in crisis to help with rent, overdue utilities, and the rising cost of childcare through the Children’s Assistance Program (CAP).
With an increased focus on client self-sufficiency, BHH awards scholarships for qualified candidates to attend accredited vocational training classes that prepare them for careers in the healthcare, information technology, construction, and transportation industries. BHH also offers free English as a Second Language (ESOL) classes and courses in health and wellness, financial management, and other life skills classes. Staff and volunteer mentors counsel the unemployed and underemployed in basic workplace skills and help them polish resumes and search for jobs.
https://www.bocahelpinghands.org/
Sunflower Creative Arts
Sunflower’s mission is to empower children and families to be confident, creative and compassionate through play, nature and the arts…and Sunflower began here at UUFBR! It is one of several nonprofits that found their first home with us. Supporting outside organizations was an intentional ministry of our Fellowship from our beginnings in the 1960s. Those early UUFBR folks worked to help found the Florence Fuller Child Development Center, and also set up a tutoring program in UUFBR’s first building on Palmetto Park Road in East Boca. While the Fellowship moved to our present location in the 80’s, our buildings are still used regularly by several groups, and Sunflower was one of them for 22 years. Eventually Sunflower outgrew us and needed a home of their own so they could be a model learning center and launch more programs in the broader community. https://sunflowercreativearts.org/
I Can Living and Learning Center
I Can Living and Learning Center creates lasting support and advocacy for people living with disabilities such that they are presented with opportunities to find dignified independence and gainful employment.
Sierra Club Inspiring Connections Outdoors
Sierra Club Inspiring Connections Outdoors
We host a number of nature-focused overnight and day outing trips for youth living in underserved, low-income neighborhoods. These children often have limited opportunities to travel away from their urban neighborhoods to explore Florida’s wetlands, uplands, rivers, and wild beaches. By way of these trips, the children will learn about nature, take in Florida’s natural beauty, develop outdoor leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills while taking an active role in protecting the environment.
Through the Years
2025
- P.E.A.C.E. P.B.C.
- Pathways to Prosperity
- The Institute for Regional Conservation
- Vita Nova Village
- EMA (Emergency Medical Assistance)
- Boca Helping Hands
- Tomorrow’s Rainbow
- PRISM FL
2024
- D.I.S.C. (Developing Interracial Social Change)
- Family Promise
- Ican Living & Learning
- P.E.A.C.E. P.B.C.
- Healthier Delray Beach
- League of Women Voters Education Fund
- Pathways to Prosperity
- The Institute for Regional Conservation
- Florida Council of the Blind – Palm Beach County Community Chapter
2023
- P.E.A.C.E. P.B.C.
- Safe Harbor
- Inspiring Connections Outdoors (Sierra Club program)
- Connect to Greatness
- Everglades Angels Dog Rescue
- D.I.S.C. (Developing Interracial Social Change)
2022
- All People’s Day
- American Red Cross
- AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc.)
- EMA (Emergency Medical Assistance)
- League of Women Voters-PBC Education Fund
- Boca Helping Hands
- Propel
Special/Second Offerings
- Hurricane Relief in Florida
2021
- Palm Beach County Food Bank
- American Association of Caring Youth
- P.E.A.C.E. P.B.C.
- Bridges of Belle Glade
- Planned Parenthood (local)
- American Association of Caring Youth (local)
2020
- Loxahatchee Sierra Club
- Sea Angels
- Boca Helping Hands
- P.E.A.C.E. P.B.C.
- Sunflower Creative Arts
2019
- Florence Fuller Child Development Center
- Faith Hope Love Charity, Inc./Stand Down
- Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group
2018
- P.E.A.C.E. P.B.C.
- Family Promise
- Florence Fuller Child Development Center
- American Red Cross
- Best Foot Forward
- Farmworkers Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County
- SMASH (Struggle for Miami’s Affordable and Sustainable Housing)
2017
- Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida
- P.E.A.C.E. P.B.C.
- Family Promise
- Boca Helping Hands
- Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) in favor of the Syrian Refugee Crisis
- Best Foot Forward
- Kindness Shared, Happiness Squared
2016
- P.E.A.C.E. P.B.C.
- Best Foot Forward
- Family Promise
- Back Into Life Again
2015
- All People’s Day
- Family Promise
- P.E.A.C.E. P.B.C.
- Caridad Center
- Family Promise
- Boca Helping Hands Backpack Program
2014
- AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc.)
- American Association of Caregiving Youth
- Florence Fuller Child Care Centers
- P.E.A.C.E. P.B.C.
- Emergency Medical Assistance, Inc.
- Planned Parenthood of South Florida and the Treasure Coast, Inc.
Special/Second Offerings
- Uganda
2013
- American Red Cross (Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter)
- Sunflower
- Hospice by the Sea (Pam Angel’s-Sailing Regatta)
- Family Promise
- P.E.A.C.E. P.B.C.
- Sierra Club, West Palm Beach Inner City Outings
2012
- Caridad Center
- Family Promise
- Habitat for Humanity
- Achievement Centers for Children and Families
- P.E.A.C.E. P.B.C.
2011
- Best Foot Forward
- Family Promise
- Florence Fuller Children’s Centers
- P.E.A.C.E. P.B.C.
- Milagro Center
2010
- Family Promise
- Volen Senior Center
- P.E.A.C.E. P.B.C.
- Ecole Mixte Aide Aux Enfants De La Cite Soleil (school in Cite Soleil, Haiti)
- Sunflower (Roots and Shoots Program)
Special/Second Offerings
- UUSC for aid to Haiti
2009
- Sea Star Initiative (Waldorf)
- Family Promise
- Children’s Project for Haiti
- P.E.A.C.E. P.B.C.
2008
- Sunflower Creative Arts
- Loxahatchee Sierra Club’s Youth Scholarship Program
- Compass, HOPE program
- Hospice and Homecare By The Sea (Fund for Indigent Patients)
- Barton Study Center
2007
- Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA)
- Caridad Health Clinic (CHC) Pediatric Care Program
- Toussaint L’Ouverture High School for Arts and Social Justice
- Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County