Community Action Committee

Curtis Swinburne, Chair
Focused on current issues in the local community, the U.S., and the world. The committee works
actively with the Fellowship to use their time and budgeted allotment effectively to have an impact by
helping in our community and in raising funds.

Accomplishments for 2008-2009 Include:

“Share the Plate” – Third Sunday of the month, the Fellowship donates 1/2 of loose cash that
is collected at the Offering to a designated organization in need.
Fredericksburg Counseling Services: $357
Caroline Street Clean Up
Cell Phones for Soldiers
Local food bank: $211
Sleeping bags for the homeless
School Dressing Days: $345
Rebuilding Together: 21 volunteers, $550, and Share The Plate contributions.
Thurman Brisben Homeless Shelter Meals and $331
Rappahannock Council on Domestic Violence Shelter: $150
The Interfaith Community Council: $200
Hope House: $150
UU UN Office: $100
UU Service Committee - Works all over the world, by selecting organizations and individuals in
need of our assistance: $350
Community Assessment Program: $200
Friends of the Rappahannock: $50
Imani Multicultural Center – Share The Plate contributions and many items from the Caroline
Street property that were no longer being utilized: TV, VCR, Refrigerator, A/C unit, Chairs, etc.
Provided space for AA, N/A meetings
Thanksgiving Baskets for Head Start families
Hazel Hill - Nursing care for low income elderly: $346