Impact President and UUCville member Kelsey Cowger at the 2023 IMPACT Nehemiah Action


Our UU Congregation of Charlottesville (UUCville) has been a part of the inter-denominational organization IMPACT from its’ beginning in 2006.

The name “IMPACT” stands for “Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together.”

Consisting of 26 congregations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, IMPACT members identify important community problems and pursue solutions based on analysis of problems and solutions, to promote justice for all members of our community, particularly the underserved.

Kelsey Cowger is the UUCville chair, and she is also serving as the President of IMPACT in 2024.

Susan Karlson  and Jeanine Braithwaite are the 2024 team leads at UUCville.

The 2024 social justice priorities are affordable housing and public transportation.

 

IMPACT Nehemiah Action March 18 2024

Doors open at 6:00PM at the MLK Jr Performing Arts Center and the Action begins at 6:30PM.

 


 

IMPACT Nehemiah Action March 18 2024

The Nehemiah Action is the largest interfaith gathering in Charlottesville, organized by the group IMPACT that UUCville helped to establish.  This year’s social justice priorities are affordable housing and public transportation.  Local politicians will attend and will be amazed at how many of us gather. At UUCville, Kelsey Cowger is...

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Join IMPACT for 2023!

Come join in on a small group conversation to connect with others and share about important community issues impacting each of us like housing, childcare and climate change. These conversations are the foundation of IMPACT’s work by building relationships and shaping how we will advocate for justice in our beloved...

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Will You Help to Make an IMPACT?

Several members of the UU Congregation of Charlottesville met recently to plan actions to address problems in our community – specifically the needs for affordable housing, preschool childcare, and healthier, more convenient mass transit. These three problem areas are the focus for this years’ UU Charlottesville Network Members who are...

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IMPACT Nehemiah Action Meeting March 21

The name “IMPACT” stands for “Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together.” Consisting of 26 congregations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, including ours, IMPACT members identify important community problems and pursue solutions to promote justice for all members of our community.  In October, Network Members met to decide which problems to...

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IMPACT is tackling community problems!

Our UU Congregation of Charlottesville (UUCville) has been a part of the inter-denominal organization IMPACT from its’ beginning in 2006. The name “IMPACT” stands for “Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together”. Consisting of 26 congregations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, IMPACT members identify important community problems and pursue solutions...

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IMPACT house meetings!

Hayley Owens and Kelsey Cowger want to invite you to join us for one of four IMPACT house meetings! IMPACT is the largest interfaith organization in Virginia, and  is one of the most important ways that UU Cville pursues justice in the community.  If you’d like to learn more about...

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UPDATE! UVa’s IMPACT on Affordable Housing

Our own relentless housing-justice hero, Greta Dersheimer, was one of two IMPACT reps at UVa’s affordable housing (“AH” in this update) planning meeting on June 25th. She reports that UVa’s progress is “better than we expected and their consultant appears to be a really strong choice.” Dr Gina Merritt of...

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Stand Up for Affordable Housing

Spring is finally here, many masks are off, and there’s joy in every flower. But the need to make an IMPACT doesn’t change with the seasons. Whether it’s cold or hot outside, too many of our neighbors still don’t have safe and affordable shelter. And your voice is vital. IT’S...

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