Support Venezuela: Donate at La Tiendita

La Tiendita is serving as a collection hub for donations to benefit communities impacted by the Venezuelan earthquakes. If you wish to contribute, needed donations (specified on flyer) can be dropped off at: La Tiendita, 5627 S. Michigan Avenue.

To better accommodate donors and volunteers, La Tiendita has expanded its schedule. Their usual days of operation are:

• Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Mondays: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Additional days for donation drop-off and volunteer work:

• Thursdays: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Fridays: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Volunteers are needed! If you can lend a hand, please visit during La Tiendita’s expanded hours. 

How You Can Help

• Drop off donations during operating hours
• Volunteer your time and skills
• Spread the word to friends and community members

Thank you for your generosity and commitment to supporting Venezuela through La Tiendita!

Support for Our Community

Please check out the First Unitarian Church of Chicago Members and Community Facebook page to see how you can support members, friends, and those in our community. There are some individuals with pressing needs and a number of ways to participate in and help build the beloved community.

Join the Social Justice Council’s Strive and Thrive Team

Captains are needed for First U’s Care Cabinet (outside collection box for toiletries) and for our Emergency Clothing Cabinet. Responsibilities include taking charge of organizing supplies and maintaining stock through creative advertising (eblast and order of service announcements, posters, special drives, etc.). Time investment will be as needed and is expected to be minimal compared to the appreciation you will generate!

Contact: Sandra Rigsbee at ssrigsbee@gmail.com. Meanwhile, please consider bringing personal toiletry items to share with those in need. We can use: soap (body wash, face wash); feminine hygiene products (any); toothpaste; toothbrushes; dental floss; mouthwash; shampoo; conditioner; lotion/moisturizer; chapstick/lip balm; tissues; small bottles of water; socks; face/body wipes; band-aids; hair ties.

Interested in volunteering? Please click here!

• Become a worship associate
• Join the gardening team
• Cook for the community meal
• Host coffee hour
• Help with the new library
• Volunteer at La Tiendita at the Coppin Community Center
• Help with social media
• Join the First U Care & Support Team