Westside
Unitarian
Universalist
Church
Love Unites - Caring Connects - Community Thrives
Justice & Generosity
To live our values to empower others, Westside partners with several local organizations that focus on justice, equity, and improving the lives of others.
The Bottom
The Bottom is a Black-owned, Black-centered community center in Knoxville. They offer art classes, podcast space, summer camps, a book store, and more. While not affiliated directly with Westside, we offer occasional financial support through our Share the Plate program, and as-needed support for their endeavors, including promotion of events and volunteer resources. We hope to continue to grow this relationship in the future.
Learn more about The Bottom at their website.
One of our members at a
Community
Appreciation
event at
The Bottom.
Current Generosity Project:
Spring 2024
We just wrapped up an important generosity project. We will announce a new project soon.
Bridging the Gap
Samantha Monday of the Knox County Sheriff's Department has ongoing needs for items that will help her clients while they seek treatment and begin to transform their lives.
Current Needs
M and Large men’s underwear (more Med than anything)
Men’s M and Large sweats/stretchy pants
Men’s 32x32 and 32x30 pants
Women’s underwear size 6,7
Women’s sports bra’s 34, 36
Women’s leggings
Shoes men’s size 9- just one pair
Ongoing Needs
-List of needed items-
Men’s underwear- M, L, XL**
Men’s pants (32-34, 34-34, 30-34, 30-32, etc)
Socks (M/F)**
Men’s Deodorant**
Sweat pants (S, M, L, XL and maybe a couple XXL)**
Leggings (S, M, L, XL)**
Women’s underwear (6, 7, 8)
Sports Bras (34, 36, 38)
Shampoo/Conditioner
Hair Brushes/combs
Toothpaste
T-Shirts- all sizes
Toothbrush holders
Pads/Tampons
Bags to transport- like canvas grocery bags**
*** are the most needed items
If you would like to donate these items, please email
Elizabeth Corbett at membership@westsideuuc.org
Food Bank Donations
We have a basket in our lobby for food donations. We drop those donations off at Farragut Christian Church’s food pantry.
If you'd like to donate, here are some of their most-needed items:
Hamburger Helper, tomato sauces, Vienna Sausage, canned Chef Boyardee products, raisin bran, corn flakes, oats. They do not need super large sizes of food packages.
Single regular boxes of any type of cereal (not large boxes or double boxes) are perfect.
Smaller jars of peanut butter, for example 16 oz or maybe a little larger
Jelly is popular: 16 oz or smaller size, or squeeze bottles if available,
16 and smaller sizes of mayonnaise,
Fruit is popular and appreciated.
no sardines.
And what ever regular sizes our congregation wants to donate!
To learn more about their Food Pantry, Visit their site.
Justice & Generosity Partners
This program focuses on developing long-term partnerships with worthwhile organizations in the Knoxville area. Not only do we contribute financially to these groups, we work with them to educate ourselves about the community needs they support and contribute our time and energy to helping them perform their missions.
This Quarter's Justice & Generosity Partner:
Awesome Found
We have chosen to help support Awesome Found as our Justice & Generosity Partner for this quarter.
Our Roots in AWESOME
Founded on the principles of AWESOME: Aiding With Essential Supplies, Outreach, Motivation, and Empathy.
Awesome Found was born from the compassionate community of NFM. Our commitment to these values drives every initiative and interaction.
Our Mission
Awesome Found offers a wide array of support to those in need, including, but not limited to:
Food/Groceries, with delivery
Baby Formula
Diapers/Pull Ups
Medication
Utility Assistance
Gender Affirming Care
Rent Assistance
Birthday/Christmas Children’s Toys
Emotional Support
Long-Term Support Solutions
Reflecting the ethos of Nerdfighteria, Awesome Found is a community that champions diversity, inclusivity, and proactive kindness. We are committed to gender affirmation and providing a supportive space for the LGBTQ community and all seeking assistance.