Won't you be our neighbor?
We cannot serve our community or accomplish our goals for 2025 without the generous support of our friends and volunteers. Will you be a partner in building life-affirming and resilient community?
Yes! I'll Donate Online
We accept donations online through Tithly.
Your donation is made to First Universalist Church specifically for the Oak Street Community Center. Money given to this fund goes directly to the Community Center and is not used for religious purposes.
Your donation is made to First Universalist Church specifically for the Oak Street Community Center. Money given to this fund goes directly to the Community Center and is not used for religious purposes.
Yes! I'll Donate by Mail
We accept checks through the mail. Please do not mail cash.
Make checks payable to: First Universalist Church
For/Memo: Oak Street Fund
Mail to: First Universalist, Attn: Oak Street, PO Box 86, Camp Hill, AL 36850
Your donation is made to First Universalist Church specifically for the Oak Street Community Center. Money given to this fund goes directly to the Community Center and is not used for religious purposes.
Make checks payable to: First Universalist Church
For/Memo: Oak Street Fund
Mail to: First Universalist, Attn: Oak Street, PO Box 86, Camp Hill, AL 36850
Your donation is made to First Universalist Church specifically for the Oak Street Community Center. Money given to this fund goes directly to the Community Center and is not used for religious purposes.
Yes! I'll Become a Sponsor
Sponsors commit to a minimum $60 gift that covers one line-item in our budget.
Make your gift online or by mail.
Silver Acorn ($60 one time or $6 monthly)
Pays for food delivery for one month.
Gold Acorn ($100 one time or $10 monthly)
Pays for the Food Pantry's administrative costs for one month.
Sapling ($300 one time or $30 monthly)
Pays for the center's utility bill for one month.
Live Oak ($700 one time or $70 monthly)
Pays for the Food Pantry's budget for one month.
Mighty Oak ($1000 one time or $100 monthly)
Pays for the center's operating budget for one month.
Sponsorship comes with public recognition. Learn more here.
Make your gift online or by mail.
Silver Acorn ($60 one time or $6 monthly)
Pays for food delivery for one month.
Gold Acorn ($100 one time or $10 monthly)
Pays for the Food Pantry's administrative costs for one month.
Sapling ($300 one time or $30 monthly)
Pays for the center's utility bill for one month.
Live Oak ($700 one time or $70 monthly)
Pays for the Food Pantry's budget for one month.
Mighty Oak ($1000 one time or $100 monthly)
Pays for the center's operating budget for one month.
Sponsorship comes with public recognition. Learn more here.
Yes! I'll Support the Renovation
We are currently working to renovate our 1911 building to make it fresh, safe, and inviting to our guests. Select one of the following open opportunities and call Rev Darcy Corbitt at 334-497-0868 to arrange your gift.
Main Hall - $5,000
Kitchen - $5,000
Patio - $4,500
Meeting Room - $3,000
Office - $1,500
Main Hall - $5,000
- Purpose: Central gathering space for the community, reception hall.
- Your Gift Covers: The cost of scraping paint, repairing plaster, re-painting, repairing water damage to the ceiling, and installing flooring. Remaining balance added to Oak Street Endowment.
- Public Recognition: A 8-in wide by 4-in high cast bronze plaque with your name or your designee's name to be placed at the entrance to the Main Hall. It will say "made possible by the generous gift of name."
Kitchen - $5,000
- Purpose: Kitchen to support on-site feeding program, community events.
- Your Gift Covers: The cost of scraping paint, repairing plaster, re-painting, installing flooring, finishing cabinets and shelves, purchasing a dishwasher. Remaining balance added to Oak Street Endowment.
- Public Recognition: A 8-in wide by 4-in high cast bronze plaque with your name or your designee's name to be placed at the entrance to the Kitchen. It will say "made possible by the generous gift of name."
Patio - $4,500
- Purpose: Public gathering space, alternative reception area with kitchen access
- Your Gift Covers: The cost of scraping paint, repairing fascia, re-painting, installing exterior lighting, installing exterior signage, and refreshing approach landscaping. Remaining balance added to Oak Street Endowment.
- Public Recognition: A 8-in wide by 4-in high cast bronze plaque with your name or your designee's name to be placed at the entrance to the Patio. It will say "made possible by the generous gift of name."
Meeting Room - $3,000
- Purpose: Private room for meetings, lunches/dinners, and other group activities.
- Your Gift Covers: The cost of scraping paint, repairing plaster, re-painting, and installing flooring. Remaining balance added to Oak Street Endowment.
- Public Recognition: A 8-in wide by 4-in high cast bronze plaque with your name or your designee's name to be placed at the entrance to the Meeting Room. It will say "made possible by the generous gift of name."
- Purpose: Public gathering space, alternative reception area
- Your Gift Covers: The cost of scraping paint, repairing fascia, re-painting, installing exterior lighting, installing exterior signage, and refreshing approach landscaping. Remaining balance added to Oak Street Endowment.
- Public Recognition: A 8-in wide by 4-in high cast bronze plaque with your name or your designee's name to be placed at the entrance to the Porch. It will say "made possible by the generous gift of name."
Office - $1,500
- Purpose: Administrative office for the community center.
- Your Gift Covers: The cost of scraping paint, repairing plaster, re-painting, and installing flooring. Remaining balance added to Oak Street Endowment.
- Public Recognition: A 8-in wide by 4-in high cast bronze plaque with your name or your designee's name to be placed at the entrance to the Meeting Room. It will say "made possible by the generous gift of name."
Yes! I'll Make a Material Donation
We accept the following items at any time:
You may bring these items by the Center during our normal operating hours or call 256-688-0608 to make an appointment.
We do not accept the following items without an appointment:
Please call 256-688-0608 to see if we are currently able to accept these items.
- Anything from our Amazon wish list
- Non-perishable food items
- Non-acidic products: Best buy no later than 2015
- Acidic products (e.g., tomato-based): Best by no later than 6 months from today.
- Sanitary products (e.g., tampons, pads, diapers, wipes)
- Unexpired baby food/formula
You may bring these items by the Center during our normal operating hours or call 256-688-0608 to make an appointment.
We do not accept the following items without an appointment:
- Furniture
- Clothing
Please call 256-688-0608 to see if we are currently able to accept these items.
Yes! I'll Volunteer
Our Community Center is mostly run through the generous gifts of time and talent by our volunteers. Here are some of our current volunteer needs:
Office Support
Guest Services
Fundraising/Development
DIY Labor
Office Support
- Light clerical work
- Staffing the reception desk
Guest Services
- Assisting during the food pantry
- Staffing the reception desk
Fundraising/Development
- Plan and operate fundraisers
- Visit local businesses to share sponsorship opportunities
DIY Labor
- Scraping paint
- Repairing plaster
- Painting
- Landscaping
All gifts made to First Universalist Church for the Oak Street Community Center are tax deductible
and used only for secular charitable purposes.
and used only for secular charitable purposes.
Oak Street Community Center is a community-based mutual aid program of First Universalist Church and the Alabama Center for Rural Organizing and Systemic Solutions. Donations made to First Universalist marked for the Oak Street Community Center go exclusively to Community Center operating costs.
We Appreciate our 2025 Sustaining Sponsors
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