The mission of Olympia Mutual Aid Partners (OlyMAP) is to support the right of all people to have a safe and warm place to call home. They center the voices of unhoused and marginalized peoples and challenge systems of oppression. They build bridges between housed and unhoused community members through engagement and education. And they […]
Faith in Action
Food Bank Drive-Through on January 30, 2022
OUUC members gathered in the parking lot for a drive-through to help collect food for the food bank. People brought food donations and enjoyed music, refreshments, and a bonfire. Thank you for your support of our larger community!
Share the Plate News
The Share the Plate Committee had 20 applications this year for the six slots in 2022, illustrating the need for OUUC financial assistance in the South Puget Sound area. While all the organizations were worthy and met a need in the community, the committee chose six deserving organizations as next year’s recipients. Following is the […]
Showing Up for Reproductive Justice
Last Saturday many from OUUC came out on a beautiful afternoon to march and rally for reproductive justice. It was a well attended event, with powerful and heartbreaking testimonials shared by people who support reproductive justice for all. One action that was suggested to participants is to contact our congressional representative, Marilyn Strickland, and let […]
Share the Plate: Quixote Communities
Our Share the Plate recipient for May and June is Quixote Communities, which provides permanent supportive housing in tiny house villages for people experiencing homelessness. OUUC has a long history with Quixote. In February 2007 a group came to the Board and asked that OUUC shelter a homeless encampment that was being moved from a […]
