Borderlands Unitarian Universalist
Amado, ArizonaSharing The Offering
The BUU congregation has contributed, on a weekly basis and for many years, one half of each week’s offerings to local causes that meet our values. These causes are selected annually and are listed below.
At the Sunday Service, we also collect food, clothing and other needs for Casa Alitas, the Green Valley/Amado Food Bank and El Comedor.
2025 Share The Offering Donations
January: Green Valley Samaritans
Provides Humanitarian aid to migrants seeking asylum
February: Amado Youth Center
Local drug prevention program that provides after-school programs, life skills, family support.
March: Border Community Alliance
April: Sopori Elementary School
A rural elementary school serving Amado, Arivaca and surrounding towns.
May: Hands of a Friend
Domestic violence service providing housing, legal aid, job training and support for women and their children.
June: Valley Assistance Services
Provides home visits, transportation, medical aid to mostly elderly clients.
July: Early Learning Center In Arivaca
Early Learning Center in Arivaca provides childcare and preschool birth to 5 years.
August: Helping Hearts Arivaca
Local social service organization providing emergency financial assistance to local residents.
September: Habitat for Humanity
Empowers families in need to build safe, affordable homes together.
October: UUJAZ
Arizona’s UU social justice site providing workshops, legislative updates.
November: Casa Alitas
A short term shelter in Tucson for migrants seeking asylum. Provided food,medical aid, transportation help as they travel to sponsors all over the US.
December: St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic
Providing free long term medical aid and physical therapy to children from poor areas of Mexico.
