Tips for Taking a Volun-cation
One new trend in tourism is volunteering while you’re on vacation. It’s not just for spring break any more. Voluntourism is about making a difference in the community where you’re staying. It doesn&rsqu ...
Category: Aid
Domestic Violence and the Church
Anglican Communion News Service recently reported on domestic violence (DV) in the church. Churchgoers in the county of Cumbria, England, were surveyed by academics with Coventry University and University of Leicester. O ...
Recovering After Domestic Violence
The ULC supports many charitable organizations, including the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Our blogs often focus on what you can do to prevent domestic violence and to educate you about domestic violence ...
Category: Aid
Faith Groups Instrumental in Providing Disaster Relief
After watching some of the major disasters over the past several months, Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, forest fires in the western U.S and earthquakes in Mexico, most people's empathy is on high. Those who have gone unaf ...
Category: Aid, Disasters, Environment, Religion
Domestic Violence Prevention Initiatives
Domestic violence affects men and women. Men can be abusers or victims, as can women. However, the reality is that many more men are abusers than get abused. Women are more commonly the victims. Although many programs ad ...
Category: Aid, Human Rights, Social Justice
Join the Movement to Prevent Bullying
According to stopbullying.gov, bullying is defined as "unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance." It's estimated that about 20 percent of all students are ...
Category: Aid, Equal Rights, Morality
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
One key part of the ULC's mission is that we provide assistance to many charitable organizations. We fully support the work of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). "Every home a safe home," is thei ...
Category: Aid, Human Rights
A Reminder to Choose Charities Carefully
Most people want to help others in need, no matter what your faith background is or isn't. Tropical Storm Harvey has left thousands of people in Texas needing basic requirements, shelter, food and clothing, and many or ...
International Week of the Deaf
Imagine being unable to communicate vocally. Pretend you're walking outside and can't hear the cars coming down the road. You won't be able to listen to music, hear the television or know when your child is singing a s ...
Category: Aid, Social Equality
Talking About Suicide in Faith Communities
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. On average, there are about 121 suicides each day, and half of those involve firearms. Men a ...
Category: Aid, Faith Healing, Health and Wellness, Religion