Our Mission
The Greater Good project is a funding campaign that calls us back to the core values surrounding the Christmas Season and helps to develop these same values in our youth. We are reminded that the Season is about giving from the heart, keeping love at the center, and having a sense of belonging in community. The purpose of the Greater Good project is to award two social-justice oriented organizations grant money that will empower them in the work they do for the “greater good.”
How It Works
- Nomination
- Application & Review
- Youth Vote
- Fundraising & Awarding
- Community Building
How You Can Get Involved
Your participation is what brings this project to life. Beyond donations, you can contribute by nominating deserving organizations or by volunteering your time to build a stronger community.
Do you know a 501(c)(3) doing incredible work to address social, racial, economic, or environmental inequities? Let us know! Your nomination could lead to significant funding for their cause.
Submit a Nomination
For an organization to qualify ,they must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) ( Not-for-profit)
- address social, racial, economic and environmental inequities in its work locally, nationally, or internationally
To nominate an organization you must be a member of First Unitarian and can nominate multiple organizations!
The selected organizations often welcome volunteers. This is a wonderful chance to support their work hands-on and strengthen our community ties in a positive, productive way.
Equally important, we invite you to seriously consider becoming a member of The Greater Good Committee ~ where your voice and passion can help shape how we support justice, compassion, and care in our global community. The time commitment is manageable and the premium is making our shared values come alive.
To learn more about joining the team, email greatergoodteam@rochesterunitarian.org — we warmly welcome your connection!
2025 Recipients
2025 Recipients
