Sunday Outreach Collections
The Outreach Offering Recipient for April 2026 is the ReGenerative Roots Association.
Founded in 2013 by a group of Nashua friends, the ReGenerative Roots Association strengthens food security in New England through the development of community farms, pantries, orchards, and associated educational opportunities. We currently manage:
– a food pantry in Nashua, NH that receives $5,000 worth of food weekly, which is distributed to over 200 local households,
– a community farm in Hudson, NH that provides land & resources to refugees to grow healthy food in a positive environment,
– farm to school programs at Nashua high-schools;
– the ReGen Roots Food Forest Project, which plants community orchards around New England. In 2025 we planted 311 apple, pear, peach, cherry, & paw-paw trees at 42 sites. Goals in 2026 are to support the planting of 400 fruit trees at 50 sites throughout New England, making a multi-generational impact, as 100 healthy trees can provide 10,000+ pounds of food for 40-80 years!
ReGenerative Roots has also recently went under contract to purchase 51.5 Kinsley St. in Nashua, formerly Mark’s furniture, to manage food pantry operations long-term, making a legacy impact in the community.
The UU Church of Nashua has community outreach at the center of our core values. We strive to have an active presence in the community and look for areas where we can lend a hand and make a difference. Our goal is not just to provide financial assistance, but also to encourage congregational participation and to raise awareness among members of the associate social and economic issues.
To apply to be an Outreach Recipient, please complete the application here.
Our Recent Collections:
| Month | Recipient | Amount |
| April 2025 | Bridges | $3,201.79 |
| May 2025 | NH4Ukraine | $3,575.71 |
| June 2025 | Queer Care Fund | $2,698.16 |
| July 2025 | End 68 Hours of Hunger | $1,903.19 |
| August 2025 | Grow Nashua | $2,159.37 |
| September 2025 | AguaClara Reach | $3,048.12 |
| October 2025 | Nashua Cemetery Association | $4,760.13 |
| November 2025 | EmbraceRace | $2,866.66 |
| December 2025 | Marguerite’s Place | $4,192.89 |
| January 2025 | CAPHR Fuel Assistant/Energy Assistance | $2,453.83 |
| February 2025 | UUC Nashua Disaster Relief Fund | $3,918.97 |
| March 2026 | Donna Purkhiser/Gregory McDevitt Scholarship Fund | $6,481.72 |
| Total | $41,260.54 |
