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Canton UU Church’s Social Action Award nominations due

Posted 4/5/15

The Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 ½ East Main St., is seeking nominations for their Social Action Award to people who make a difference in the community. The award was established in memory of …

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Canton UU Church’s Social Action Award nominations due

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The Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 ½ East Main St., is seeking nominations for their Social Action Award to people who make a difference in the community.

The award was established in memory of Rachel Somers Grant, a teacher and activist who lived in Canton from 1977 until her death in 1990.

Recent recipients of the award include Carol Neubert, an educator and advocate for gay and lesbian rights, Phil Harnden, founder of Garden Share, Chelle Lindahl and Melinda Ely, co-coordinators of the Local Living Festival, and last year's honoree, Kelley Glasgow, for her work on the Bearpacks program at Canton Schools. Rachel believed grassroots movements were an effective means of achieving change. She challenged the lack of responsiveness of elected officials on issues important to her community, and she was a strong advocate for causes affecting the welfare of women, families, and the environment. She had a gift for organizing diverse groups and a talent for gaining the respect of supporters and opponents alike.

Nominations for the 2015 Rachel Somers Grant Award should explain how the nominee exemplifies some of the following criteria: promotion of local grassroots efforts as a means of achieving social change, advocacy on behalf of social justice, especially for those who are, marginalized in some way, active involvement in a variety of local groups working for a better community and have a history of organizing, involving, and supporting community members in pursuit of social justice.

Nominations should be received by April 25 and may be submitted to socialaction@uucantonny.org or via mail to Social Action Committee, Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton, 3 ½ East Main St., Canton, NY 13617.