Thank you for your participation in UD Strong Week 2022!

 

UD Strong Week 2022 Information:

SUNDAY, 8/28

UD Stronger Resources Fair - 5:00-7:00pm

• Hosted by Upper Dublin Lutheran Church at 411 Susquehanna Road, Ambler
• Local mental & behavioral health organizations and practitioners scheduled to attend: Abbey's Bakery ~ Horsham Clinic ~ Embark Behavioral Health ~ Peyton Heart Project ~ MontCo SPTF ~ Dr. Mac & Associates ~ Quintessential Health ~ Project Mindfulness ~ Carly Ellman ~ Child & Family Focus ~ Malvern Health ~ Siblings Ending Addiction Stigma ~ Montco Mobile Crisis Access Services ~ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ~ Stephen's Rise and Grind ~ Project Transition ~ Brooke Glen Behavioral Health ~ Kidspeace
• Children's wellness activities will include: (5-7pm) Art Activity, with Moonrise Art Therapy Collective ~ Read to a Therapy Dog (bring your favorite book!) ~ Karate with Action Karate of Oreland ~ Preschool Crafts ~ Open Playground; (5:15 & 6:15pm) Family Yoga (preschool to Age 9, with parent/guardian) with Jana Gunby of Heartwell Yoga; (5:15 & 6:15pm) Tween Yoga (Ages 9-13) with Melissa Malloy; (5:45-6:15pm) Mindfulness Session with Mindful Moments throughout event, with Jacquie O'Malley of Project Mindful

Inter-Faith Service - 7:00pm

• Hosted by Upper Dublin Lutheran Church at 411 Susquehanna Road, Ambler
• The service will provide a time to reflect on the events of the past year, acknowledge grief, and draw the strength and hope that is shared by many traditions.
• Community faith organizations participating include: Upper Dublin Lutheran Church ~ Temple Sinai ~ St. Alphonsus Parish ~ First Presbyterian Church of Ambler ~ Willow Grove Baptist Church Food Ministry
• Event will be casual and held in the outdoor glen, weather permitting. In the event of excessive heat or risk of rain, service will take place in the UDLC sanctuary. Parking is available on-site.

MONDAY, 8/29-WEDNESDAY, 8/31

Days of Community Action

• All Upper Dublin residents are invited to make a positive impact in their community throughout the week.
• CREATE:
  • Drop-in Kindness Rock Painting sessions - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 11am to 4pm ~ Kate's Corner at 1323 Fort Washington Avenue AND Monday 8/29 from 10am-12pm ~ Upper Dublin Public Library, 520 Virginia Drive
  • "Chalk The Walk" along Loch Alsh Avenue - Dawn to Dusk ~ UD Township Building sidewalk at 801 Loch Alsh Avenue
• VOLUNTEER
  • Join UD Tree Tenders to mulch, weed, and water newly planted trees - Tuesday 8/30 at 9am ~ Fort Washington Elementary School, 1010 Fort Washington Avenue AND Tuesday 8/30 at 10:30am ~ Veterans Park, 540 Highland Avenue
    • Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094aa8aa23a1f94-udstrong
• DONATE
  • Make a monetary donation to Upper Dublin community non-profits - Suggested organizations include the Upper Dublin Citizen Emergency Fund, Upper Dublin Lutheran Church Assisting UD Tornado Response Fund, and Peace & Shake
    • Upper Dublin Citizen Emergency Fund (“UDCEF”) – www.upperdublin.net/cef
      To Donate Online: https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/3588054
      To Donate by Mail: Mail check to “UDCEF” at Upper Dublin Township, c/o Finance Director, 370 Commerce Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034
    • UDLC Assisting UD Tornado Response Fund – udlc.org/tornado
      To Donate Online: https://udlc.org/give
      To Donate by Mail: Mail check to Upper Dublin Lutheran Church, Financial Secretary – Tornado Relief, 411 Susquehanna Road, Ambler, PA 19002
      Information: https://udlc.org/tornado
    • Peace & Shake – www.peaceandshake.org
      To Donate Online: https://www.peaceandshake.org/donate
      To Donate via Venmo: Venmo @peace-shake
      To Donate by Mail: Mail check to “Peace & Shake” at 1664 Kenmare Drive, Dresher, PA 19025
  • Donate a Gift Card for residents in need - Monday-Wednesday from 8am to 4pm ~ Gift Card Drive donation basket at 370 Commerce Drive - Suggested gift cards include Target, Walmart, Wawa, CVS, and Giant
• REFLECT
  • Open Sanctuary Hours for quiet reflection - UD Stronger Resource Fair materials will be available - Monday through Wednesday from 9am to 3pm ~ Upper Dublin Lutheran Church, 411 Susquehanna Road - Use Office Entrance for chapel access - Memorial Garden & Glen are open Dawn to Dusk

THURSDAY, 9/1

UD Strong Day Community Walk - 4:30pm (Activities), 6:00pm (Walk)

• Hosted by Upper Dublin Township at 801 Loch Alsh Avenue
• Gather with friends and neighbors to honor our community's resilience as we recognize the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ida.
• 4:30pm - Family Activities
  • Touch-A-Truck ~ Kindness Rock Painting ~ Storytime ~ Chalk The Walk ~ Commemorative Tree Planting
  • "Pack the Police Car" with personal hygiene and household cleaning items to benefit Mattie Dixon Community Cupboard
• 5:30pm - Opening Ceremony
• 6:00pm - ~1.5-mile Community Walk
  • Route Map
• Soft Pretzels & Water will be provided
• Parking is available at Church of The Open Door at 1260 Fort Washington Avenue

UD Strong Gear

UD Strong apparel is available for purchase here: https://runaroundinc.tuosystems.com/stores/udstrongfall2022
*All proceeds will benefit local charities.*

 

THANK YOU to Boles, Smyth Associates, Inc. who have helped to make UD Strong Week possible.