Storm Updates & Resources

Dear Ones, we know that yesterday's severe storms and the tornados that resulted from those storms have left us all feeling distressed, with some of us having experienced severe damage or loss of property, and some experiencing power outages, boil water orders, and difficulty navigating roadways. 

This email is to provide information about resources, provide ways you can help if you are someone who is feeling safe and secure right now, and to request that you let us know if you are in need of support. 

Let Us Know If You Need Help

We aren't clear how many people in our Fellowship family are in need of support right now. If you experienced damage to your home, loss of property, or are without power, please let us know so we can offer support if we are able. 

In addition to our Ministers' Discretionary Fund, which allows us to offer immediate, modest financial assistance, we also have heard from local, regional and national Unitarian Universalists who want to help-- but we can't tell them what would be helpful until we know what is needed. 

Fellowship Updates

Our Fellowship building lost power on Monday but it is back on! If you need somewhere to cool off in the AC, fill some water jugs, or charge your electronics, stop by between 8 AM  and 4 PM this week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). If you need to come outside those hours please call the emergency pastoral care line at 920-268-4512. Sunday service will occur as scheduled.

Fellowship Picnic POSTPONED! 

Given that our All Fellowship Picnic was planned to be held this weekend at Smith Park in Menasha, and that area experienced severe damage, we need to postpone the picnic. We will reschedule as soon as we are able. 

Community Resources 

For those of you directly impacted by the storms, here are some resources to provide support:

• Christ the Rock Community Center is open as an emergency shelter, located at W6254 U.S. 10 #114 in Menasha.
• Local hotels are offering discounted rates for those in need of temporary shelter. CLICK HERE for a list, including prices and whether they allow pets. 

Ways to Help

If you are safe and looking for ways to be helpful, here are some resources that need your help:

• Donate to our Fellowship's Ministers' Discretionary Fund to allow us to provide direct financial support to those in our circle of care who need help. DONATE HERE
• Register with Volunteer Fox Valley to be added to a standby list. When organizations are ready to invite people to help, they will reach out to this list. REGISTER HERE
• Donate supplies like bottled water and emergency supplies (they need more gloves & safety glasses) via Volunteer Fox Cities by dropping off at UW Oshkosh Fox Cities campus, next to the Barlow Planetarium, at 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha. They do not need clothing, or food donations, unless you own a food truck! MORE INFO HERE