At Neighborhood Church we are called by our faith to respond actively and publicly to the injustice and suffering in our community and the larger world. As we put our UU beliefs into action through Church programs and in collaboration with other Social Justice agencies we help create a more caring and just society. Many of our Social Justice programs at Neighborhood often involve all ages while others require older teens and adults. Some of the issues the congregation rallies behind are the environment, education, marriage equality, homelessness, affordable housing, healthcare and peace activities. And always, we strive for equality and work for justice by advocating politically and publicly around critical issues with the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry and many other interfaith groups.

Pasadena Affordable Housing Group
Analyzes new city policies regarding affordable housing, and holds the City of Pasadena accountable to their mission of maintaining a socio-economically diverse community.
For more information, contact: Rev. Hannah Petrie

Alliance for the Care of Abused Children (ACAC)
Neighborhood Church has "adopted" 2 Social Workers who make known needs of clients in crisis. "Scroungers" supply items for the children and youth. Be a "Scrounger"!
Please contact Lynn Miyamoto if you'd like to be added to her Scroungers list, or have items to donate.

Big Saturday
An all-church event one Saturday in Spring where we partner with the community to volunteer at a local school or agency in need of help.
For more information, please contact Rev. Hannah Petrie

Esperanza International
We travel two weekend trips a year in the Fall and Spring to Tijuana to help build permanent housing for residents with limited resources.
For more information, please contact Tres Izzard

Everyone A Reader
Trains volunteers to tutor in elementary schools helping students develop confidence and fluency in reading.
For more information, contact: Beth Colcord

Friends in Deed House
A project of the Ecumenical Council of Pasadena Area Churches that provides donated food to needy people and operates a cold weather shelter. 444 Washington Blvd at Los Robles, Pasadena. (626) 797-6072.
For more information, contact: Beth Colcord

Girls on the Run of Los Angeles County
A prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Sadlon

ICUJP - Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace
Seeks methods consistent with UU Principles to develop peaceful alternatives to war and violence.
For more information, please contact Bonnie Blustein

Jackson Elementary School
"Adopted" by Neighborhood Church to help provide unmet student needs. Volunteers needed for tutoring, garden project, donate library books.
For more information, please contact Monica Villegas

Planned Parenthood
Provides access to family planning and repoduction health care through medical services, education and advocacy.
For more information, please contact Beth Colcord.

Seventh Principle Project
An environmental action group of NC that seeks ways to align with "Respect for the interdependent web of life.
For more information, contact Rev. Hannah Petrie

Social Justice Knitting
Meets every other Wednesday to knit projects that help meet the needs for warmth wherever needed. All skill levels welcome.
For more information, contact: Melinda Goddard

Union Station Homeless Services
Provides shelter, life skills coaching, and career placement counseling for the homeless.
For more information, contact: Beth Colcord

UU Legislative Ministry of California
This project addresses legislative issues in our state important to Unitarian Universalists. Focus areas includ healthcare, marriage equality, and water justice.
For more information, please contact Rev. Hannah Petrie

Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)
Leads efforts to achieve human rights locally and globally.
For more information, please contact Rody Stephenson or Kris Ockershauser

Young & Healthy
Provides access to health care for uninsured and underserved children in the Pasadena area.

Jericho Road Project
Jericho Road Project bridges communities by matching the professional talents of volunteers with the needs of community-based nonprofit organizations and businesses to promote community development, strengthen social services, and enrich the lives of volunteers. Jericho Road is brand new to Pasadena and is an affiliate of the Jericho Road Project, based in Concord, Massachusetts.
For more information, contact: Melanie Goodyear