August 2026, we will Share the Plate with UUJustice PA. The Vision of UUJustice PA is: Pennsylvania UUs are aware of justice issues and are called to speak and take action that leads to a better Commonwealth. The Mission Statement is: Pursue justice by voting, advocating, and making just public policies. It is one of … Continue reading Share the Plate
July’s share the plate recipient is Tree Pittsburgh Tree Pittsburgh is an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening and building community vitality by restoring and protecting the urban forest through tree planting and care, education, advocacy, and land conservation. Tree Pittsburgh teaches learners of all ages through workshops, programs, and hands-on experiences focused on the … Continue reading Share the Plate
June’s Share the Plate Sisters PGH is the longest-running black trans led organization in the city, serving the trans and nonbinary community of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. With a focus on housing initiatives, Sisters PGH connects clients with resources such as behavioral health services, case management, rent and utility assistance, and more. Now located downtown, Sisters PGH is proud to welcome the trans … Continue reading June’s Share the Plate
Our Share the Plate for May 2026 Recipient is Reading Ready Pittsburgh, founded by our church member Mary Denison, a local nonprofit dedicated to early literacy support for families. Reading Ready Pittsburgh provides a variety of programs to support access to books and engagement around those books for underserved communities. The programs include the following: … Continue reading Share the Plate for May 2026
Our April STP recipient is the Afro American Music Institute (AAMI) in Homewood. Founded by the late Dr. James Johnson and his wife Pamela, AAMI provides instrumental training in African American musical traditions such as jazz, blues, and gospel. Through its curriculum, thousands of students of all ages have developed their talents while gaining a deeper … Continue reading April Share The Plate recipient is the Afro American Music Institute
Casa San José, founded in 2013 by Sister Janice Vanderneck, now features a team of 35 staff and 100 volunteers to create a welcoming space for Pittsburgh’s growing Latino population. Casa San José serves as a vital bridge for Latinos in Allegheny County, connecting them to essential social services that promote their well-being and support … Continue reading CASA San Jose – Pittsburgh – First UU Share the Plate for September 2025
Our Share the Plate Recipient for the month of June is CeaseFirePA. We last shared the plate with CeaseFirePA in June of 2024, and several members of First Unitarian and Rev. Kate have recently lobbied in Harrisburg with CFPA, so we are already friends. Gun Violence is widespread and rising in PA: 33 people die … Continue reading Share the Plate for June 2025
Reading Ready Pittsburgh, founded by our church member Mary Denison, is a local nonprofit dedicated to early literacy support for families. Reading Ready Pittsburgh provides a variety of programs to support access to books and engagement around those books for underserved communities. The programs include the following: Visit Reading Ready Pittsburgh website to learn more! https://www.readingreadypittsburgh.org/
First Unitarian Church is honored to Share the Plate in March with the Annie Margaret Barr Higher Secondary School in the village of Kharang in the Khasi Hills of Northeast India. A celebration of food and culture will kick off the month in the Undercroft gallery on March 2. Khasi Hills team members will also … Continue reading First Unitarian Church is honored to Share the Plate in March with the Annie Margaret Barr Higher Secondary School
Every day thousands of our neighbors struggle to have enough food on their plates. At Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, we work to ensure that anyone who needs a healthy meal can get one. The Mission of the Food Bank is to leverage the power of community to achieve lasting solutions to hunger and its … Continue reading Our Share the Plate Recipent for November is Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Since 2000, PIIN (The Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network) has been organizing people of faith to change the balance of power for justice and equity in Southwestern PA. PIIN is a power building organization of 31 interfaith congregations, nonprofits and labor organizations focused on affecting change through the practices of community organizing. Through mentoring and training leaders, … Continue reading PIIN is the October Share the Plate charity!
