The TUUC Safe Parking Team (aka TUUC Subcommittee on Housing Insecurity) offers you a way to act on your values and commitment to our UU principles. We are on site every day in teams of two. Our tasks include: Checking on the condition of the sanitation station (porta potty and handwashing station) and making sure … Continue reading Safe Parking Volunteers Needed
Safe Parking Update The TUUC Subcommittee on Housing Insecurity continues to work on providing a safe and sanitary site for people who are living in their cars. It continues to be quite a journey. Let us catch you up: David Pettit, our amazingly skilled and recently retired site host, has done an amazing job creating … Continue reading Safe Parking Update
We know that it seems like we’ve been at this forever without a guest staying for longer than one night. However, we think that our hard work – with your support – will result in guests within a few weeks. Our volunteers have not flagged as we continue to keep the grounds tidy, ready for … Continue reading Safe Parking Update
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Nine volunteers led by landscape designer and grounds beautification guru Thomas Oliver mowed, trimmed, weeded, weed whacked, cleaned up trash and made great strides toward keeping our building and grounds looking cared for. A bouquet of thanks to Thomas, Jim Bilnoski, Cat Garrettson Bilnoski, Dave and Cindy Hackett, Bob Hayes, Pam Jenkins, Patty McPhee, and … Continue reading Safe Parking Update
We have good news and disappointing news. Let’s enjoy the good news first. A committed team of volunteers with funding and support from the Tacoma/Pierce County Safe Parking Network (now a part of Safe Sites for All) donated time, energy, and materials to create a very functional parking area for our temporary guests living in … Continue reading Safe Parking Update
The Subcommittee on Housing Insecurity and our volunteer cohort continues to make progress toward getting our parking lot ready for guests. We have also delivered letters to our neighbors with information about the project and an invitation to join Rev. Linda Hart, Safe Parking Network Coordinator Colin DeForrest, Site Host David Pettit, Volunteer Coordinator Breck … Continue reading Safe Parking Update for March 24, 2021
Hooray! We have wonderful news! The Tacoma/Pierce County Safe Parking Network (SPN) has approved TUUC’s application for participation in the Safe Parking Pilot Program. The SPN has also approved our request for grant funding that will cover our expenses at least through the end of April. The SPN has voiced appreciation for the focused work … Continue reading Safe Parking News Update for March 18, 2021
Safe Parking News Since the congregation voted on March 21 to support TUUC participation in the Tacoma/Pierce County Safe Parking Network Pilot Program, the SJC Subcommittee on Housing Insecurity continues to make great strides toward the moment when we will welcome our first guests. We have completed and sent in the application which includes a … Continue reading Safe Parking News for March 14, 2021
Safe Parking Network Pilot Program/Safe Parking – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is Safe Parking? Safe Parking is a program where people who are living in their vehicles become temporary guests of an organization that has a parking lot. The organization provides an assigned parking place and access to basic sanitation (toilet/porta-potty, handwashing station, trash … Continue reading Safe Parking FAQs
