Posts by David Knapp

I keep telling you UCT employees are some of the most generous people I know, and it’s true. Though small in numbers (around 60 employees) we have BIG hearts! We support a number of causes and charities that have a positive impact on our community and surrounding areas, but none is more near or dear to us than raising meals and collecting… Continue Reading…

Call me biased, but I think UCT is a great organization! As a non-profit membership society that strives to give back to local communities throughout the U.S. and Canada, we’re all about helping others. Members and employees (and ALL employees are members) really care about community, compassion and uniting to support people in need through volunteering. We do this through our more… Continue Reading…

Spring is a time of renewal for many, and while some of us might sneeze and wheeze through the season, it’s still wonderful to see blooming flowers and trees. Spring is also a great time to plant the seeds of community service. Whether it’s clearing trash from a local highway, reconstructing a local playground, or planting a community garden, community service is an… Continue Reading…

UCT is a fraternal benefit member-society of the American Fraternal Alliance. The Alliance, formed in 1886, unites not-for-profit fraternal benefit societies like UCT operating in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. As not-for-profit organizations owned by and accountable to their members, fraternals help secure members’ financial security through reliable insurance, annuities, and retirement savings products. They use the revenue from their financial services operations… Continue Reading…

One of the ways that UCT invests in the future of our communities is by investing in students. We do this primarily by sponsoring three scholarship programs to help students meet the financial challenges of a college education. Since this is the time of year when students start thinking about applying for scholarships, it seems like the perfect time to post a reminder of… Continue Reading…

UCT has supported programs for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities for over 60 years. It’s one of our top projects. Across North America our local councils support organizations like Special Olympics and Best Buddies International as well as schools, workshops, and programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. UCT is the proud sponsor of ASHA (American Special Hockey Association), because… Continue Reading…

The UCT Gives Back to Special Hockey video contest off to a great start! The videos of the 10 deserving finalists how the $10,000 and $5,000 prizes would help their programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are posted – and votes are coming in at a rate of more than 1,500 every 24 hours! You can help amp up votes… Continue Reading…

Fall is officially here, and along with the change of seasons come new volunteer opportunities to make a difference in your community. Homeless shelters are preparing for upcoming cold weather. Food banks are stocking up to help hungry individuals and families during the holidays. Worthy causes are holding the last of the walk-a-thons and “turkey trots” to raise funds for their projects.… Continue Reading…

If you’ve been reading our blog and Facebook posts for the past few weeks, you know that our UCT Gives Back to Special Hockey video contest to award a total of $15,000 to two deserving special hockey programs is just around the corner. And you know we’re excited about it! UCT made a commitment in 2010 to become the sponsor of the… Continue Reading…

Many of us at UCT’s home office are getting set to leave for Wichita, Kansas, for our annual convention, which kicks off on June 28. UCT members from across North America will converge on this one-time cattle town turned booming city to conduct UCT business and indulge in some fun. It’s a tradition – and it’s a good one. UCT has held… Continue Reading…