UServe
UServe is an interactive, monthly program that incorporates education, training, service, and reflection to create dynamic social change. Each month focuses on the social challenges that exist today and connects with local agencies and organizations that work with those specific topics to help provide a better understanding and experience.
Fall 2021 Programs
October: Shoals Dream Center
Shoals Dream Center exists to make an impact throughout Northwest Alabama by being a hub of practical help and life-giving hope to families. Here, donors and supporters are given the opportunity to make a direct impact in their neighbors’ lives through the provision of food, resources, programs and mentoring for at-risk kids, addiction recovery resources, and life skills training.
- Tuesday, October 5 - Education/Orientation/Training
When: 5:30pm
Where: Rivers Hall Patio
*Food provided - Tuesday, October 19 - Service Project
When: 3:00pm
Where: Shoals Dream Center (transportation available if needed)
November: The Pantry at UNA
The Pantry is a free UNA resource designed to support the basic needs of the UNA community and raise awareness about the growing issue of food insecurity across campus.
- Tuesday, November 16 - Education/Orientation/Training
When: 5:00pm
Where: Mattielou Hall
The Housing and Residence Life community dinner will follow this portion of UServe. Donations to the campus pantry are encouraged, but not required.
Past UServe Programs
- September; Food Insecurity
Organization: Room at the Table
Guest Speaker: Krista Manchester - October; Disability Support
Organization: ARC of the Shoals and UNA's Disability Support Services
Guest Speakers: Amanda Couch and Jeremy Martin - November; Homelessness
Organization: Room in the Inn Shoals
Guest Speaker: Krista Manchester
Due to COVID-19, we unfortunately had to cancel part of the March program as well as all of April's.
- February; Education Disparities Among Youth (Mentoring)
Community Organization: The Rescue Me Project
Guest Speaker: Dewayne Malone
- October; Poverty and Hunger
ReThink Simulation - November; Native American Culture
Sacred Way Sanctuary: Watch the recording here
- February; Ethical Storytelling
BreakAway: Watch the recording here - April; Building Stronger Communities/Environmentalism
BreakAway and Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area: Watch the recording here