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Share the Plate August 2024

This month’s share the plate partner is the Okaloosa County Branch of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). The Okaloosa Branch is 75 years old and is guided by the national NAACP’s goals of eliminating racial disparities in all aspects of life, including social change, economic and environmental justice, and police … Continue reading Share the Plate August 2024

August 2024 Donation Drive

This month’s donation drive is for Irreverent Warriors-FWB/Destin. They are requesting donations for this year’s Silkies Hike. “Calling veterans in Fort Walton Beach! We bring veterans together to create a life-saving support network. The bonds formed at our events are often lasting. Our events not only pull veterans out of isolation, they are sure to … Continue reading August 2024 Donation Drive

Be an Informed Voter

While national news dominates the headlines, much is at stake here in Florida and Okaloosa County. Check out the voter information table for (non-partisan) information on voting, ballot measures and more! Thanks to Judy Byrne Riley and Deborah Baker Rian for staffing the table up to the Nov. 5 election.

Help us get out the vote

Join us in writing postcards to get out the vote in Florida. UUFEC is part of an effort to reach 1 million African American women in our state, in partnership with UU the Vote and the Center for Common Ground. You can take post cards home from church any week and/or join us the second … Continue reading Help us get out the vote

July 2024 Share the Plate

Our partner this month is the local chapter of Irreverent Warriors. They believe in providing a support network for veterans, with other veterans. We bring a community of warriors together through therapeutic events across the country. They also work with other veteran organizations that provide job placement, training, housing, service dogs, and more. Join us … Continue reading July 2024 Share the Plate

July 2024 Donation Drive for Schools

This month’s donation drive is Stuff the Bus, an event benefiting Okaloosa County Schools. Requested items will be posted in “donation alley”, across from the library. The OCSD website has a complete list of requested items, as well as an option to make a monetary donation.

Get ready for the August 20 Primary Election

Get ready for the August 20, 2024 Primary Election, which includes several non-partisan critical local races! Be on the lookout for a table with educational materials to help us all be engaged and educated citizens, with thanks to Judy Byrne Riley and Deborah Baker Rian.

Connect and Engage

Get involved in your fellowship: Sing in the UUFEC Choir; welcome visitors and new members through the Membership Committee; change the world with the Social Justice Team; help keep things beautiful with Building and Grounds.