Justice Actions

Roy Parks Memorial Social Justice Fund Application

The fund awards grants annually of up to $2,500.00 each to organizations whose justice work serving Sussex County, DE, aligns with UUSD’s Principles.

UUSD accepts grant applications from non-profits for special projects serving Sussex County. The grants are made possible by the Roy Parks Memorial Social Justice Fund, which is administered by UUSD. The fund awards grants annually of up to $2,500.00 each to organizations whose justice work serving Sussex County, DE, aligns with UUSD’s Principles. If you have submitted in the past feel free to submit again.

2025 grant application period opens 1/2/2025

For more information, contact Mac Goekler, Co-Chair, UUSD Social and Environmental Justice Committee, at socialjustice@uussd.org.

UUSD is a welcoming and progressive spiritual community with a faith rooted in love and
justice. Its mission is to nurture spiritual growth, embrace diversity, work for justice, and strive
for a loving world. Visit our website at uussd.org for additional details.

Directions for applying for a grant from the Roy Parks Memorial Social Justice Fund:

1. Please review the Eligibility Requirements found here.
2. Eligibility to apply for grants will be limited to not-for-profit organizations directly serving residents of Sussex County, whose Justice work aligns with UUSD’s Mission, Vision, and Resolution of Conscience. It is not necessary for grant recipients to be 501c3.
3. Please download the Application Form and open the Word file. Enable editing and Tab through the form to complete the application.
4. 2025 grant application period opens 1/2/2025
5. Save the completed Application and submit via email to SocialJustice@uusssd.org or print and mail to:

Attn: Roy Parks Fund Task Force
Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware
30486 Lewes Georgetown Highway
Lewes, DE 19958

Past Grant Recipients

• West Side New Beginnings
• La Esperanza
• Primeros Pasos Early Learning Center
• PFLAG
• Community Resource Center
• Sussex Preservation Coalition

Previous Justice Actions

The UUSD Cares Second Giving Parade (video) — August 25, 2020

On Sunday, August 25, 2020, during the time of COVID-19, the Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware held a second Giving Parade in their parking lot. There were three stations available to drop off donations or pick up masks or postcards. Personal, cleaning, and baby products were requested for the Community Resource Center and Abriendo Puertas. The FUNdraising and Social & Environmental Justice Committees sponsored this UUSD Cares project.