Background Information

On the fourth Sunday of each month, the Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota community donates our collected cash and checks to an organization chosen by our Social Justice Committee. Our purpose is to raise awareness within the congregation of social justice concerns in the region and to allow our community to provide direct support to organizations that fit into the framework of the UU SRQ strategic plan, specific social justice resolutions, or major initiatives. The Social Justice Committee welcomes nominations from members and pledging friends.

To apply, complete the fields below and click on "Submit" to send your application to the Committee. A member will contact you within a week.
Criteria for Receiving a Share the Plate Donation
  • The organization must be a 501(c) (3) or a Florida-registered not-for-profit tax-exempt organization.
  • The organization must be local to the Sarasota or Florida area.
  • The request must be for an organization, not an individual.
  • The organization’s values must be congruent with our UU principles.
  • The organization’s clients must benefit directly from our relatively small financial donations.
  • At least one UU SRQ member or pledging friend must have personal knowledge and commitment to the organization, preferably as a volunteer with the organization.


An asterisk (*) indicates a required question.
Be sure to answer all questions with an asterisk
before submitting your application.
Thank you.

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* 1. Your name.

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* 2. Your email address.

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* 3. Do you have a preferred month? If so, why?

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* 4. Name of nominated organization.

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* 5. Organization's website, Facebook page, and other relevant social media links.

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* 6. Name and address where contributions will be sent.

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* 7. Organization's tax-exempt ID number.

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* 8. Name of organization's executive director/CEO.

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* 9. Name of contact at organization.

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* 10. Contact's email address.

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* 11. Contact's phone number.

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* 12. Please explain this organization's purpose and how the organization makes a difference through service, advocacy, or direct action.

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* 12 cont'd. If needed, upload a file with additional information on your organization.

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* 13. Describe how the nominated organization's activities are compatible with UU SRQ's social justice priorities and Share The Plate policies.

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* 14. How can UU SRQ members and friends be involved in this organization beyond the Share The Plate contribution?

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* 15. What specific program or project needs funding? Describe how the program addresses UU SRQ's Social Justice areas of interest and/or UU SRQ's resolutions. Include target population and number of people to be served, and an outline of expected outcomes. Include concrete plans for how the grant will be used.

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* 16. How will the organization work with the Social Justice Committee on publicity in support of the STP collection?

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