In 1976, members of our church created a crisis hotline which eventually became Tri-
Valley Haven. Always supported by our church, The Haven now runs a food pantry and
provides shelter for unhoused families and victims of domestic abuse.

Our first minister founded Open Heart Kitchen which continues to provides thousands of meals and
support to our unhoused or food insecure neighbors.

We work with other faith organizations and social service agencies and collect food and clothing for those in need.

Thirty to fifty Friendship Bags containing grooming products, energy bars, and home baked cookies are assembled each month to be delivered to those living on the streets or in encampments.  

We collect donations and write grants to raise funds to purchase bus passes that are given to persons without transportation so that they can get to a food bank, a laundry, healthcare or job interview.

Bus Pass Program website

Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven Principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. Two that apply to our purpose of supporting our unhoused neighbors are:

1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person;

2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;