MISSION FOCUS

UCAN

UCAN is an emergency assistance cooperative organization designed by member-churches to offer financial and referral help to those in need in our local community.

United Churches Assistance Network (UCAN) is a not-for-profit organization formed by local churches in Northern Baltimore County. UCAN’s Mission is Empowering Local Communities with Emergency Assistance and Support. UCAN offers financial and referral help to those in need within our local community focusing on preventing evictions & utility turn-offs. UCAN is an all volunteer organization. There is NO payroll.
 
UCAN opened its doors on June 3, 1996 providing assistance to adults & families. These monies included food certificates, lodging, prevention of evictions, utility payments (gas, electric and heating fuel oil), transportation (including MTA tokens) and prescriptions. This aid is in addition to assistance provided through networking with other community assistance networks within Baltimore County.

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Community Volunteer Tool
 
The Baltimore County Department of Aging Volunteer Center has developed an online tool for volunteers.
 
The Baltimore County Volunteer Center Portal will serve as a central hub for volunteer recruitment in the Greater Baltimore
and Maryland community.
 
The free portal aims to make it easier for nonprofit organizations to connect directly with potential volunteers, eliminating the need for cold calling or emailing. People interested in volunteering would also find opportunities more easily by simply heading to the portal and searching the more than 80 organizations that have listed their needs there.
 
Organizations listing their needs on the portal include service-learning projects, court-appointed agencies, and local volunteer groups spotlighting their initiatives. They can also register their agency and post their volunteer needs directly on the portal for free. All organizations large or small are encouraged to avail themselves of this resource.
 
(By Aliza Worthton – Baltimore Fishbowl)