Outreach
To inspire and foster spiritual growth in one another and in the community.
Unity Center of Reno prides itself in our strong commitment to serving our community in partnering with local organizations that support others that are less fortunate. Throughout the year we organize to raise funds and collect goods to help meet those needs.
Reaching out to the community and serving others inspires spiritual growth in those that are serving as well as receiving. As we foster love in action this often brings a new awareness, healing within, and a purpose to our lives.
Unity Center’s Outreach program meets the first Sunday of each month after Sunday service. If you would love to serve in this program and have ideas on how to serve contact Barbara Williamson at 775-527-2850 or barbbw@charter.net
Current Projects
Unity Center Blood Drive
Sunday, June 4th 9:00am-12:00pm
Please schedule the appoint with John Williamson at 775-240-0189. On the day of donating go to the Vitalant Bus out front. All who give, will receive a FREE Pint of ice cream voucher, courtesy of Tahoe Creamery as a pint size token of thanks.
Spring Yard Clean-up
Wednesdays May & June
Serving others and our community helps us heal and foster spiritual growth. Our team is opening the door for the opportunity to do just that. Meet us at the church and bring whatever yard work tools that you use to help us with spring cleanup. Depending on the weather / heat email for time. We greatly appreciate your participation. Any questions ask Laurie laurieminsal57@gmail.com
Reno Pride Festival and Parade
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Join Unity Center as we reach out to the LGBTQ+ community to share our spiritual principles and lots of free material! www.unity.org/lgbtq
We will have a vender booth with a portable Selfie Angel for selfies, lots of handouts, and fun! Contact Laurie Minsal at laurieminsal57@gmail.com to volunteer at the booth.
Join the fun as we will be a part of the parade, contact Toni King at unityrenotoni@gmail.com to be in the parade.
Completed Projects
Donations accepted May 7 – 21, 2023 Complete for May 2023
Once again we are giving books to students to own and take home to read for the summer at Bailey Charter Elementary School. Please contribute at the Outreach table in the CommUnity room. We are grateful for your donations!
Canine Rehabilitation Center and Cat Sanctuary Complete for February 2023
Every February we raise funds and collect needed items for CRCCS.
Unity Blood Drive / Reno Complete for Feb 26, 2023
Project Leader – John Williamson
Our blood donors’ drives are held in conjunction with United Blood Services with their mobile unit at Unity Center. Sign-up for an appointment at Unity Center in the Community Room. Sign-up for an available time slot between 8:45am – 11:30am. Thank you for your gift of blood!
St. Vincent’s Dining Room / Reno Ongoing Project
The St. Vincent’s Dining Room is Reno’s oldest “soup kitchen” welcoming all who are hungry in our community. The dining room serves a free hot take-out style lunch and dinner to over 1,000 people a day, 7 days a week.
Join us one Saturday a month serving meals and clean-up at St. Vincent’s Dining Room It involves a 2 to 3 hours shift, standing and walking, bending. Contact April Liu at LizzieLiu22@gmail.com for more information.
St. Vincent’s Food Pantry Ongoing Project
The St. Vincent’s Food Pantry is the largest food pantry in northern Nevada, serving more than 15,000 people each month. They offer non-perishable, canned, and packaged food products to individuals and families in need at no cost.
Unity Center has a collection barrel for non-perishable food items located in the CommUnity room. PEANUT BUTTER is our speciality, although any non-perishable foods are accepted. The first Sunday of each month we donate it to the Food Pantry.
Projects from 2022
Bailey Charter Elementary School / Reno
In 2022 Unity Center purchased many age-appropriate books for the 3rd grade students to continue a learning environment during the summer. Many students selected up to two books each.
For the Love of Animals / Reno
In February we collect needed items and donations for local animal shelters.
Thanksgiving Donations to 3 Local Charities / Reno / Sparks 2022 November
$300 to Women’s and Children’s Center
$300 to the Sierra’s Domestic Violence Resource Center
$300 to Reno / Sparks Gospel Mission
Seniors Companion Program – Nevada Volunteers / Reno Every December
Senior Companion volunteers provide basic social support to seniors in Northern Nevada. Activities include friendly visits, grocery shopping, transportation to doctor’s appointments, etc.
We decorate small Christmas trees for Senior Companions.