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October: The Month of Giving

Posted September, 2013 by: UCT

…government and law enforcement to the private sector and most importantly, the public. Through a series of events and initiatives across the country, National Cyber Security Awareness Month engages public…

UCT’s 2020 convention is heading to horse country – Lexington, Kentucky!

Posted January, 2020 by: David Knapp

homes on a Horse Farm Tour. And if you like to gamble, you can try your luck at Keeneland Race Course during a race meet and/or take a tour of…

Pelotonia: After the Ride

Posted August, 2013 by: UCT

…were in the country.  The land softly rose and dipped and the crowd of riders had thinned, strung over miles of country roads.  We shifted from initial excitement to long…

Some meaningful ways to celebrate and remember veterans on November 11

Posted November, 2013 by: David Knapp

…sacrifices they’ve made to make their country safer. In Canada it’s a day to commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Whichever country you live in, here…

Gratitude in the time of COVID

Posted November, 2020 by: David Knapp

…by sequestering us in our homes, leaving us alone or at best seeing the same people every day and not meeting new ones in other places. Unfortunately for many of…

Spring into community service!

Posted April, 2016 by: David Knapp

…people paint and repair their homes. Go a step further and get involved with Habitat for Humanity and help build homes for underprivileged families in your community. – Volunteer to…

This Veterans Day, let’s show our support for our Vietnam vets

Posted November, 2018 by: David Knapp

…when they were lucky enough to make it home. There were very few welcome homes, few hugs or handshakes, few safe harbors offered. Certainly little understanding that the kids fighting…

Reaching out to veterans on November 11 – and beyond

Posted November, 2017 by: David Knapp

…those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. For many of us, war is a phenomenon glimpsed only through the lens of a TV camera or a journalist’s account…

Recognizing and remembering all our heroes

Posted November, 2022 by: David Knapp

…ultimate sacrifice for their country (Canada). You probably won’t see fireworks on these national holidays, but you might just catch a neighborhood parade or a wreath laying ceremony at your…

Top 5 Things to do in 2013

Posted December, 2012 by: UCT

…Visit a foreign country – Stepping away from “the world you know” and exploring the culture, customs, people, food and sights of another country can be mind-opening and exhilarating.  Consider…

A little history about Flag Day

Posted June, 2020 by: David Knapp

…the Second Continental Congress. Many Americans celebrate Flag Day by displaying the Red, White and Blue in front of homes and businesses. It’s a pretty big deal for many of…

Fall for volunteering!

Posted October, 2015 by: David Knapp

…on Wheels to help deliver Thanksgiving dinner to those who are alone or unable to leave their homes. 6. Demonstrate your thankfulness toward troops who may be away from family…

Falling for volunteering – some simple community service ideas

Posted October, 2019 by: David Knapp

…Many children’s homes have so many kids it’s difficult to take them all out trick-or-or treating at once, so they ask volunteers to help out. You’ll be doing something great…

It’s time to start planning your JOIN HANDS DAY project!

Posted March, 2014 by: David Knapp

…cleaning up parks and other local areas, initiating environmental projects, building Habitat for Humanity homes, and making life a little brighter for seniors. National organizations that have promoted JOIN HANDS…

Members receive top honors at UCT convention

Posted August, 2018 by: David Knapp

…working in palliative care and sitting with terminally ill patients in their final hours, visiting and consoling bereaved families in their homes, driving cancer patients to appointments and chemo and…

Our 2015 UCT Convention service project is set to help children with special needs

Posted April, 2015 by: David Knapp

…percent of Rainbows’ services are provided in family homes or other community settings accommodating family schedules. The organization also runs two local centers, Rainbows’ Kids’ Point and Rainbows’ Kids” Cove,…

UCT’s disaster relief benefit can help with the unexpected

Posted September, 2019 by: David Knapp

…as the perfect opportunity for individuals, organizations and companies to take steps to ensure we’re better prepared for any disaster that might impact homes, jobs, schools and communities. The timing…

UCT convention highlights 2020

Posted June, 2020 by: David Knapp

It was a UCT convention unlike any other. More than 125 UCT members enjoyed the safety and comfort of their homes while taking part in the 2020 convention conference call…

UCT’s 2022 convention service project focuses on Dodge Community Center

Posted April, 2022 by: David Knapp

…programs come from single parent homes where facing economic challenges is part of the everyday routine. “Our programs are intended to be as affordable and inclusive as possible,” Nikki said…

Veterans and soldiers need support – here’s how you can help!

Posted May, 2013 by: David Knapp

…Home Depot Foundation in building homes for vets. The Home Depot Foundation has committed $80 million over five years to ensure that every veteran has a place to call home. If building…

All About Blogs

Posted October, 2012 by: UCT

…Hockey League The American Special Hockey Association oversees programs across the country that give people with physical and developmental disabilities the chance to play ice hockey in an environment adapted…

American Fraternal Alliance Mid-year meetings

Posted May, 2014 by: UCT

…promises to our members. We also had an opportunity to learn about demographic changes in the US, and particularly about the growth of the Latino population in this country. There are…

Benefits of Fraternal Benefit Societies

Posted December, 2014 by: UCT

…communities better places to live. In a time where we still see sluggish economic growth, and unemployment or underemployment remain high in many parts of the country, the community service…

Calling on Canadian councils to help local food banks

Posted April, 2021 by: David Knapp

…sought help from a food bank every month according to Food Banks Canada, the non-profit organization that represents the food bank community across the country. Over the past year, operators…

Don’t take clutter with you into retirement

Posted October, 2019 by: David Knapp

…way? There are many moving and storage professionals whose goal is to assist with your transition to the next phase. Whether it’s down the street or across the country, relocation…

Good citizenship begins at home

Posted July, 2013 by: David Knapp

Tomorrow those of us in the U.S. will celebrate the 237th birthday of our country, a commemoration that means different things to different people. For me, as an employee and…

New UCT Member Hub now available!

Posted March, 2022 by: David Knapp

…available in the way of member benefits for the country you’re located in. The Resources section will provide the local and/or regional council information you need access to depending on…

November 11 – remembering those who have served

Posted November, 2020 by: David Knapp

…same purpose of honoring dedication to one’s country. In acknowledging our veterans, we pay tribute to those who never had the chance to become veterans. Here’s a little bit of…

Pelotonia

Posted May, 2013 by: UCT

As the weather finally begins to get warmer, my wife and I have begun our training.  This past Saturday we did a 30 mile bicycle ride on some country roads…

UCT employees get creative for local kids

Posted October, 2019 by: Debbi Myers

…buy toys for kids in December. This has been going on for many decades now. While most of the country starts planning for parties, costumes and candy, I start thinking,…

UCT scholarships DO make a difference!

Posted October, 2014 by: UCT

…spread the word, and perhaps UCT is a great ally in this mission! There are a booming number of programs like FUTURE springing up around the country for people with ID…

UCT scholarships DO make a difference!

Posted October, 2014 by: UCT

…spread the word, and perhaps UCT is a great ally in this mission! There are a booming number of programs like FUTURE springing up around the country for people with ID…

Wanna Know More About Our Top Ten Special Hockey Team Finalists?

Posted November, 2015 by: UCT

…special hockey teams are collecting votes from all over the country! Let’s meet our top ten finalists! West Michigan Patriots – West Michigan’s only special needs hockey program! Located in…

Ways to honor service members on November 11

Posted October, 2021 by: David Knapp

…our service people and the other to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Whether you live in the United States or Canada, November 11 offers a…

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