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April Mission • Hurricane preparedness kits for needy families

For the 3rd year in a row, United Women in Faith is collecting items to create Hurricane Preparedness Kits, which will be given to low-income Branches families. These kits will contain important items to weather a hurricane, including first aid kids, flashlights, batteries, solar powered phone chargers, masks, can openers, etc. Throughout April 2024, the Sanctuary and Chapel lobbies will display a "hurricane tree" containing ornaments displaying one of the items needed. You can pick up an ornament and bring that item the following week, or leave a donation for the items to be purchased by UWF. Either way, you will be helping a needy family prepare for this summer's hurricane season! To make a tax-deductible contribution, please send a check addressed to United Women in Faith and mail to First UMC of Coral Gables, 536 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33134.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION • DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024

If you are a member of First Coral Gables and a high school senior who is planning to attend college in the fall, the church is offering scholarship aid! Scholarships are also available to church members who are in college or graduate school and need help with their educational expenses. Grades and activities (especially activities connected to the church) are important. For more information and to download the application (in PDF), click here. You can also pick up an application in the church office.

Applications + requested documents must be turned in no later than Friday, April 26, 2024.