Compassion offering archive

This is the archive of information about the groups that have received our monthly compassion offering. Money given through the church to compassion offering goes only to that month’s group. If you wish to give money to another organization, you should contact that group directly.

  • August Compassion Offering: GSAFE (Gay/Straight Alliance for Safe Schools)
    by Orchard Ridge UCC
    For nearly three decades, Wisconsin’s queer and trans youth have been at the center of our mission. Two of our most longstanding programs provide direct support for LGBTQ+ youth, including our Leadership Training Institute– a four-day summer intensive for high school students– and our Middle School GSA Leadership Summit, which brings together GSAs statewide to …
  • July Compassion Offering: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (GSLC) Food Pantry
    by Orchard Ridge UCC
    Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (GSLC) offers a weekly food pantry serving the Orchard Ridge neighborhood and surrounding areas.  Located at 5701 Raymond Road in Meadowood, the GSLC pantry currently serves up to 75 eligible individuals and families every Thursday.   Rick Thomas, GSLC Outreach Director, reports that local pantries continue to see reduced food availability from …
  • June Compassion Offering: Refugee Resettlement In Dane County
    by Orchard Ridge UCC
    The June Compassion Offering is Refugee Resettlement and Immigrant Services at Jewish Social Services of Madison (JSS). JSS works to empower individuals and families across cultures and generations through compassionate, community-based support. Rooted in Jewish values and open to all, JSS provides critical services across Dane County—from senior and family support, immigrant assistance, spiritual care, …
  • May Compassion Offering: Madison Arcatao Sister City Project (MASCP)
    by Orchard Ridge UCC
    The May compassion offering is for the Madison Arcatao Sister City Project. Arcatao, El Salvador, is one of Madison’s ten sister cities. Since 1986, Madison and Arcatao have worked together to learn from each other in solidarity across international boundaries. As part of the U.S.-El Salvador Sister Cities (USESSC) network, MASCP works for social change …
  • April Compassion Offering: One Great Hour of Sharing
    by Orchard Ridge UCC
    One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) is a cornerstone of United Church of Christ’s mission:*OGHS supports global refugees working to reach new homes and build new lives.*OGHS addresses emergency needs arising from hurricanes, floods, fires, earthquakes.*OGHS develops sustainable resources and skills among communities (both domestic and international) weakened by chronic poverty or climate challenges.*OGHS works …