There are now more than 350 asylum seekers at Riverton Park Church in Tukwila, including over 100 children and pregnant women. Thanks to all who generously contributed to last Sunday's Plate Collection to benefit the migrant families staying there. 

Contribute toward this special collection through Monday, November 27. To donate online, click here, choose "Special Plate" and type "November Plate" in the memo line. Or you can mail a check or drop one off in the office, noting "November Special Plate" on the memo line. (Find the church address and office hours at the bottom of our home page.)

Drop off donated items through Thursday, November 30. Purchase items from their list of priority needs—shoes for children, women and men in all sizes; large tarps (at least 12' x 12') to keep their tents dry; tents; sleeping bags and sleeping pads; warm hats and gloves; paper plates and paper cups; full-size shampoo; deodorant; pant hangers; underwear and warm socks in all sizes. Drop donations in the box in the lower-level atrium, outside the UUC office:

• Before or after attending the Sunday worship service on November 19 or 26
• During office hours (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.)
• If you are at UUC for any evening or weekend meeting or event through November 30, you can bring your donations then too. 

Other Ways to Support These Migrant Families

• Choose items from their Amazon wish list and have the items sent directly to Riverton Park Church.
• Consider volunteering your time. There are many opportunities to share your talents and time. Click here for more on volunteering.

Learn More

• Read the latest coverage from Real Change and the Seattle Times.
• Watch the testimony shared by Joey Lopez, of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, from UUC's pulpit last Sunday (below).

 
If you have questions, feel free to contact Laurie Mann or Pam Smith Mentz.

Testimony shared by Joey Lopez, of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, from UUC's pulpit on November 12: