United Action for Youth (UAY) is Our February Community Partner
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United Action for Youth (UAY) is Our February Community Partner

United Action for Youth (UAY) is a Johnson County community organization whose mission is to nurture the potential of all youth to create, grow, and lead. Services include family mediation and therapy; a Youth Center with recording studio, art studio, art gallery, performance space, counseling, and the Rotary Center for Youth Volunteers; a family support program for pregnant and parenting teens; and a Transitional Living Program for homeless youth 16-22.

Donate online at http://bit.ly/UUSPartner, text “GivetoUUSIC Partner” to 73256, or mail a check with “UAY” on the memo line to our office (2355 Oakdale Road, Coralville, IA 52241).

Community Partner Support
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Community Partner Support

Community Partner Support Weekly service offering At Sunday services, a cash offering is collected and all funds not otherwise designated are donated to a partner organization in the community. Each month a new organization is designated to receive all offering donations for that month. On months with a fifth Sunday, donations during those services go…

South District Neighborhood Association is our January Community Partner
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South District Neighborhood Association is our January Community Partner

The South District Neighborhood Association of Iowa City sponsors the Diversity Market, among other community events. The market, held in the Pepperwood Plaza during the summer months, empowers minority entrepreneurs, including women, youth and those in the Black, Indigenous, Latino, Asian, LGBTQ+, refugee, immigrant and returning citizen communities.

The Free Lunch Program is our November Community Partner
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The Free Lunch Program is our November Community Partner

The Free Lunch Program operates six days a week, with volunteer teams preparing and serving nutritious meals to anyone who is hungry. The guiding principle of unconditional respect and hospitality has been as integral to the program as the hot, nourishing meals. Click for more information and to support our monthly partner.

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2023 Stewardship Campaign

The 2023 Stewardship Campaign to support our operating budget kicks off on Sunday, September 25th, 2022. Our pledge goal is $440,000, which will ensure that we have the financial resources needed to support our programs that reflect our mission and vision.

Click the title for more information on the campaign and how you can support the programming, ministry, and outreach of UUS!

Shelter House is our September Community Partner

Shelter House is our September Community Partner

Shelter House provides emergency housing for those who need it, and is in the process of building a second Housing First facility to provide permanent housing for chronically homeless individuals.

Shelter House also offers eviction- prevention and utility assistance, employment support, resume writing, job training and interview skills, etc. Educational and mental health help are among other offerings.

Click the title to learn more and find out how to donate to our September agency.