From beneficiaries in the United States and Canada:
"I never thought I would be asking for help. But then I did not plan on being in this position."
"Your gift will be used carefully and enable me to take care of things (i.e., car maintenance, dental care, etc.) that have been on my wish list--along with a chance to build up my finances a little for unexpected costs."
"I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate the assistance that you have extended me. It has made all the difference. As these final years gain speed, it has been a blessing to be able not only to cope with the outlandish costs of health care but still be able to have an occasional day out and the rare trip to see our children and grandchildren."
"I never thought I would be asking for help. But then I did not plan on being in this position."
"Your gift will be used carefully and enable me to take care of things (i.e., car maintenance, dental care, etc.) that have been on my wish list--along with a chance to build up my finances a little for unexpected costs."
"I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate the assistance that you have extended me. It has made all the difference. As these final years gain speed, it has been a blessing to be able not only to cope with the outlandish costs of health care but still be able to have an occasional day out and the rare trip to see our children and grandchildren."
“We are overjoyed with the help of the Unitarian Universalist Society for Ministerial Relief. Your response to our request has brought both immense relief and empowerment."
"I have much to be grateful for. One of the really big ones is your contribution to my way of life. Growing up during the Great Depression, and an orphan to boot, taught me how to make the most of every cent. But your funds mean that I can live without worrying about every penny. I can now afford to take one trip a year and also to be more generous with my children who are such wondrous creatures but are struggling financially."
"Thank you for being there and pro-actively reaching out to us. It is holy work that you do."
"The Society has been helping me for several years now. My life would have been so minimal, so shallow without you. I am so very, very grateful."
"I have much to be grateful for. One of the really big ones is your contribution to my way of life. Growing up during the Great Depression, and an orphan to boot, taught me how to make the most of every cent. But your funds mean that I can live without worrying about every penny. I can now afford to take one trip a year and also to be more generous with my children who are such wondrous creatures but are struggling financially."
"Thank you for being there and pro-actively reaching out to us. It is holy work that you do."
"The Society has been helping me for several years now. My life would have been so minimal, so shallow without you. I am so very, very grateful."
And from the Consistory of the Hungarian Unitarian Church:
"We recognize the essential role of the UU Society for Ministerial Relief in acting as a successful builder of social justice and human compassion. The Society has been the main financial help, next to their monthly pension, that has eased the needs of our Transylvanian Unitarian ministers and their survivors who always express their gratitude and thanks."
"We recognize the essential role of the UU Society for Ministerial Relief in acting as a successful builder of social justice and human compassion. The Society has been the main financial help, next to their monthly pension, that has eased the needs of our Transylvanian Unitarian ministers and their survivors who always express their gratitude and thanks."