Our CommUNITY Outreach

Social Action is intentional action in support of bringing about change for the better in some aspect of life connected with human society in general.  Its intention is to afford fair treatment and benefits to all.

Spiritual social action is based on belief in the sanctity and sacredness of human life, on the understanding that the essence of all human beings is of God. Respect, a universal need that too often goes unmet, is rooted in the essential human dignity that comes from knowing that the Christ Presence is within all of us.

This page describes Unity of Charlotte's engagement in humanitarian compassionate service. To learn more, please click on the bold links below.

A good web site to visit: We The World

The Urban Ministry Center

Men's Shelter This is the shelter for homeless men. The Men's Shelter always needs things for men: socks, underwear, supplies for GED classes, toiletries, towels, washcloths, hats and gloves.   There is a yoga class given once per week also.

Habitat Matthews Several people from Unity have volunteered on building housing with Habitat Matthews.

The Salvation Army -- Charlotte The Salvation Army and its satellite programs will house and provide case management for more than 350 homeless women. The Center of Hope is the Salvation Army's shelter for homeless women and children for whom we collect household items. The Center of Hope always needs things for women, babies and children: formula, disposable diapers, toiletries, towels, washcloths and warm clothing.

St. Andrews United Methodist Church We have assisted in the serving of dinner one evening a week for families of children who attend the elementary school across the street. We are exploring ways to cooperate with them during the winter months including meals for homeless neighbors. We anticipate cooperating with them in their participation in Room in the Inn during the winter months.

One of the reasons we are focusing on helping homeless neighbors is that the official number given for homeless people in Charlotte, NC, is presently 6500.  Those who know say there are more than that.