Events
November - Thanksgiving
This year, for Thanksgiving, UCM is excited to distribute Food Lion gift cards to those in need. We warmly invite donations from local churches, individuals, and businesses to help us cover the costs. Your generosity can make a meaningful difference—please consider donating today and include "Thanksgiving" in the memo line.
Donations should be mailed to: UCM, P.O. Box 188, Sylva, NC 28779.
December - Annual Christmas Break Bags
This year, UCM will collect food for 730 JCPS children experiencing food insecurity during Christmas Break. Annually, UCM collaborates with local churches to assemble specific food items for the food bags. To contribute, contact UCM at 828-586-8228 or ucmsylva@gmail.com.
Fundraising-
Fundraising events take place throughout the year, with many local businesses and restaurants sponsoring them. If you're interested in sponsoring a fundraiser, please contact us at 828-586-8228 or email us at ucmsylva@gmail.com.
In the News-
UCM marks 35 years of lending a hand [The Sylva Herald, 07/02/2024]
Acts of Kindness: Food Lion gives boost to UCM [The Sylva Herald, 01/03/2024]
UCM welcomes new director [The Sylva Herald, 8/2/23]
JCEC students help out UCM [The Sylva Herald, 5/24/23]
UCM teaming with Dillsboro River Co. for food drive, Tuck fun [The Sylva Herald, 5/18/23]
WCU Fraternity wins award for support of UCM [The Sylva Herald, 5/10/23]
Community Garden supports UCM [The Sylva Herald, 3/15/23]
DSS donates baskets for Walk 4 Jackson Raffle [The Sylva Herald, 3/2/23]
UCM hosts fundraiser to continue its mission [The Sylva Herald, 2/13/23]
Light1031: Episode 4 Podcast: UCM Part 1 [01/29/23]
Helping Hands Podcast by Lili Stapel, WCU Journalism & Photography Student [12/20/2022]
Heating and other help available [The Sylva Herald, 10/20/22]
![Heating and other help available [The Sylva Herald, 10/20/22]](https://files.stablerack.com/WebFiles/89954/20221020SylvaHeraldhousingarticle.jpg){kind=link}
DSS Drive Rounds up Essentials for UCM [the Sylva Herald, 09/15/22]
![DSS Drive Rounds up Essentials for UCM [the Sylva Herald, 09/15/22]](https://files.stablerack.com/WebFiles/89954/20220915TheSylvaHeraldActsofKindness.jpg){kind=link}
Helping Hands for Kids [The Sylva Herald, 08/25/22]
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Nonprofits help Jackson kids prep for school year [The Sylva Herald, 08/11/22]
UCM Receives Grant from Great Smokies Health Foundation [08/16/2022]
A Shining Example of Good Works [The Sylva Herald, 06/30/2022]
UCM event showcases services, new space [The Sylva Herald, 06/23/2022]
Times get tough, but food banks find a way [The Sylva Herald, 06/09/22]
Dillsboro River Company food drive [The Sylva Herald, 06/02/2022]
UCM set to host fundraiser walk on March 19, 2022
Act of Kindness: Food Lion gives boost to UCM [02-02-2022]
UCM helps residents, school children, article in Sylva Herald [12/2/2021]
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Jackson Community Foundation announces $34,150 in local grants article in Sylva Herald [12/2/2021]
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Dogwood Health Trust partners with UCM on pantry expansion [11/30/2021]
Food Lion partners with UCM [11/03/2021]
Dogwood Trust visits UCM [10/29/21]
#FiveFruits Challenge [2/24/2021]
UCM announces new leadership [1/29/2020]
Acts of Kindness: Shoppers step Up [1/13/2021]
Jackson County has FEMA funds to distribute here for food and shelter [1/13/2021]
New leadership, same mission for UCM [1/20/2021]
Acts of Kindness: Giving in the spirit of the season [12/2/2020]
UCM Going Strong at 30 [11/20/2020]
Legacy of Kathy Cross celebrated [9/9/2020]
UCM offers donation cards [12/4/2019]
Act of Kindness: Bags for the break [12/24/2019]