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Share the Plate

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Bob Monahan

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Amy Monahan

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Description

The Share the Plate program of First Church works to provide opportunities for church members to make contributions to important social justice programs in the wider Milwaukee area. Every week, church members are invited to practice our values of generosity and connection through sharing our resources with local social justice organizations and efforts.

VALUES UNDERLYING THE WORK OF SHARE THE PLATE

We, the people of First Church, work to build community, endeavoring to:

  • recognize the inherent worth and dignity of every person;
  • develop and celebrate the gifts that come from authentic connection across social, economic and other differences;
  • work to understand the multitude of ways in which social injustice is manifested in the community;
  • follow the leadership of people most affected by social injustice;
  • generously share our resources with local organizations working to challenge injustice and improve lives.

 The Share the Plate team relies on church members to submit nominations of eligible local organizations for consideration. To support this work – and continue to strengthen the program for the future – please consider local organizations that embody the social justice issues and work that matter most to you, and submit a nomination.  Please note the nomination criteria:

 NOMINATION CRITERIA

The criteria that the Share the Plate Team consider in reviewing nominations of organization are as follows:

  • Mission and work align with UU principles, values, and mission.
  • Provides services predominantly in the Milwaukee metro area.
  • Work focuses on one (or more) of a wide range of economically and socially challenged populations, including (but not limited to) those affected by:
    • racial and ethnic injustice and disparities
    • food and housing insecurity
    • mental health issues
    • immigration status
    • domestic violence
    • literacy and education concerns
    • socio-economic barriers to the arts.
  • Organization is a non-profit; 501(c)(3) status preferred.
  • Has a verifiable history and strong performance track record of positive outcomes.
  • Uses a high percentage of its budget for direct programming (80% or more preferred).

TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION

Please click THIS LINK to submit your nomination for consideration by the Share the Plate Team.  If for some reason you can’t access this link directly, the STP Team provides blank copies of the nomination form on the Social Justice Council Table during coffee hours for you to take, complete, and hand back in.

november 2024 STP Partner

See our web page to learn about, and donate to: Grand Avenue Club.

past recipients

Click STP Recipients and Totals  for a complete list of Share the Plate recipients since the program began in January 2011.

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