Extending Our Circle of Compassion

Putting our faith into action one partnership, one community, one act of generosity at a time.

At SepulvedaUU, generosity is more than an act of giving/ It’s a spiritual practice. Each month, we extend our ministry beyond our congregation by sharing our resources with organizations that are building a more compassionate, just, and hopeful world.

Our 2nd Sunday offering each month is designated to support a nonprofit organization or community initiative whose work reflects our Unitarian Universalist values. Through these offerings, we affirm that our congregation is part of something larger: a community of people working together to care for our neighbors, protect our planet, and advance justice for all.

Throughout the year, our Board of Trustees thoughtfully selects partner organizations that represent a broad range of community needs and justice concerns. We seek a balance between organizations that provide immediate relief – such as food security, housing, disaster response, and community care – and those working to address the root causes of inequality through education, advocacy, environmental stewardship, civil rights, and systemic change.

Many of our recipients emerge from conversations within the congregation. We also continue to nurture long-standing relationships with trusted community partners while remaining open to discovering new organizations whose missions align with our shared values.

Giving through the Matching Funds Program is one way our congregation lives out our commitment to be a force for love and justice in the wider world. Together, our individual gifts become a collective expression of hope, demonstrating that meaningful change is possible when communities work side by side.

We invite you to learn more about the organizations we have supported since 2022 and to consider supporting their important work throughout the year through volunteering, advocacy, or additional financial contributions.

Recipient	2025
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee	266.00
Anti Recidivism Coalition	437.00
North Valley Caring Services	366.00
insideOUT Writers	320.00
CHIRLA – The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights	310.00
Somos Familia Valle	122.00

Recipient	2024
North Valley Caring Services	114.00
Somos Familia Valle	250.00

Recipient	2023
NAMI Greater Los Angeles	200.00
American Red Cross	370.00
Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission	105.00

Recipient	2022
North Valley Caring Services	610.00
Planned Parenthood	101.00
Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission	105.00

Help Us Discover New Partners

Do you know a nonprofit organization making a meaningful difference in our community? Are you involved with a local or global organization whose mission reflects our Unitarian Universalist values?

We welcome recommendations from members and friends of the congregation. If you believe an organization should be considered as a future Matching Funds recipient, we encourage you to contact the Board of Trustees with information about its mission and impact.

Together, we are expanding our circle of compassion, investing in hope, and helping build the beloved community both within our congregation and far beyond our walls.

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