Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility Committee

We affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person, with justice, equity and compassion in human relations.

Purpose

To assess the social and environmental needs of Harford County and its surrounding areas and to determine in what capacity the our society can be of service.

To apprise our society members of these needs and encourage their support.

To discuss current local, national and international issues of human concern, inform the membership of these issues and offer means of taking action.

Advocacy and Support

ADVOCACY

We engage in local efforts to promote diversity and racial justice.

We keep the congregation informed on issues of human concern and encourage action on the issues which matter to them.

SUPPORT

We accept donations to the "Circle of Hope" fund which provides emergency assistance to families or individuals in Harford County. Often the Department of Social Services (DSS) is unable to provide sufficient help for emergency situations. When DSS believes in the validity of the emergency, they suggest that the individual appeal to churches in the area for help. The emergency may be for such things as assistance with an overdue fuel bill or overdue rent where eviction notice has been given.

Membership in the Circle of Hope involves donating $45 annually to assist individuals who appeal to our church for help to meet financial emergencies. The $45 may be made all at one time or $15 initially and agreeing to donate $15 no more than two more times during the year if requested.

Click on the Circle of Hope Logo to download a donation form.

Harford County Food Bank - The congregation supports the Harford County Food Bank with regular donations of food and children's books.

Sharing Table - Organized by a group of churches in Edgewood, The Sharing Table has been serving Harford County each Saturday for many years. We join with our friends from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Harford County to prepare and serve the meal 3 - 4 times annually. We also collect donations to purchase the food we serve such as pizza or turkey. If you would like to volunteer, contact Jeanne Galvin-Clarke.

Community Resources

Harford County Community Services maintains an online a Resource Guide for all type of services and assistance that citizens may need. Business, government agencies, and non-profit organizations provide a rich source of assistance and information.

The Harford County Commission for Women has created this guide to help you access the services you may need. The agencies and organizations listed in this guide offer help regardless of income level or place of residence.