CERG

Are you thinking about going to General Assembly in Phoenix, AZ this year to participate in this historic Justice Assembly?

Are you looking for ways to raise the money you need to go?

The various districts of the Central East Regional Group have created different programs to assist those who are attending Justice GA this year in Phoenix. You must apply to the program that is for your district. Learn more about what is being offered:

The UUA has two ways to help you find the money you need to attend:

• For information about being a GA volunteer: UUA GA Volunteer Page
• For information about applying for General Assembly Matching Grants: UUA GA Financial Aid Page

Ohio-Meadville District's Phoenix Witness Fund

The OMD has collected donations for the Phoenix Witness Fund. This money is being used to provide scholarships to those who are looking for a way to attend Justice GA this year. Applications are being accepted through March 31st and awards should be announced by April 15th. For application guidelines and forms, visit the OMD PWP Application Webpage.

You can also still donate to the project by visiting the OMD PWP Donation Page.

Metro New York

Currently the UU District of Metro NY Board of Trustees is collecting money in lieu of a Spring 2012 Chalice Lighter's call to create a scholarship fund to help send youth and young adults to Justice GA. Congregations and individuals are invited to donate to this fund. You can donate via this paypal link, or mail checks made out to UUDMNY with "Phoenix Witness Project" in the memo line to: Ira Lerner, Phoenix Witness Project, 1507 Windmill Lane, Breingsville, PA 18031. Download the pdf flyer about this effort. Or learn more at their website.

Scholarship applications are now accepted at this webpage.

Joseph Priestley District

The Joseph Priestley District (JPD) has set aside a scholarship fund that will match the grant that the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) will provide to qualified recipients applying for assistance to go to the General Assembly. The UUA will give up to $250 along with free registration for the General Assembly (GA) for ministers or members who will be representing their congregation. The scholarship matches a pledge made by the congregation for that person's use in traveling to and attending the GA. See the procedure for apply at: http://www.uua.org/ga/registration/financialaid/15005.shtml.

To obtain the JPD grant, the individual needs to provide proof of receiving the UUA scholarship for GA. The JPD will match the amount granted by the UUA up to $250. An individual could receive up to $750 from the UUA, JPD, and their congregation to assist in going to GA. This fund is limited and grants will be suspended when the total set aside is exhausted.