(It’s) Giving
Thank you for your Support!
We are grateful for any and all donations to the church! May God bless you for your gift!
There are 4 Ways to Support Us:
1. Money (to our general overhead fund or the Allston Brighton Food Pantry)
2. In-Kind Donations (from our Wish List, gently-used items to our Thrift Shop or food to our Food Pantry)
3. Time (to our volunteer efforts in the Food Pantry, Thrift Shop or Gardening Committee)
4. Talents (musical talents to our Sunday service)
Monetary Donations
We always need help paying our utility bills, making much-needed repairs and to continue to provide stewardship and caring. Throughout the year, there are also opportunities to donate to UCC causes that provide aid and support around the world.
To Donate Money to the Church:
Online | Use this PayPal link or code or Venmo code:
Mail or In-person | Check or money order can be made and sent to:
Brighton Allston Congregational Church, UCC
404 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02135
The church only accepts cash donations in-person during our office hours or during Sunday service.
To Donate Money to the Allston Brighton Food Pantry:
You can buy a t-shirt with this sleek logo ^ for $25! 100% of proceeds go to the Food Pantry!
Online| Use this PayPal link:
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Mail or In-person | Check or money order can be made to “Allston Brighton Food Pantry” and sent to:
Allston Brighton Food Pantry
Brighton Allston Congregational Church
410 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02135
The Allston Brighton Food Pantry only accepts cash donations in-person during our office hours or during Sunday service.
In-Kind Donations
In-kind donations of food, seasonally appropriate clothing, and other treasures can be dropped off Tuesday-Thursday 9-3 and Friday 9-1. We cannot accept computers, computer components or furniture of any kind.
The community fridge (est. 2021) is open 24/7 for donations and for anyone who needs it.
You can also donate books to our Free Little Lending Library in our front yard next to our colorful sign and raised garden beds.
Here is our in-kind wish list:
-8.5x11 copy paper
-Compost bags
-Cordless hedge trimmer
-Shovels
-Garden Hoes
-Trowels
-Gardening gloves
-Paper bags with handles for the Thrift Shop
Time Donations
Come volunteer with us then add it to your resume! Here are some places you can donate your time with us:
-The Food Pantry always appreciates help, especially in the summer, when student volunteers from local schools and universities are away for the summer. You can read more on the Volunteer section of the AB Food Pantry website.
-The Thrift Shop can use help accepting and sorting donations, generally during its operating hours.
-The Gardening Committee meets the third Sunday of every month at noon to plan seasonal tasks for all of the gardens and greenspace on the property. This is your chance to get your hands in the dirt, plant flowers, meet your neighbors, get some sunshine and fresh air.
You can also connect to the wonderful community groups that meet at the church. Check our What We Do page for a list of some of the groups that meet here.
Talent Donations
Can you sing? Play an instrument? We’re always looking for talent to enhance our Sunday service! Please contact us to offer your talents.
Where Does the Money Go?
Aside from utility bills, here are some of the things we are trying to fundraise for to keep our 125 year-old church up and running:
-ADA-accessible ramp
-Green Infrastructure retrofits
-Green House
-Heat pump
-Basement renovations for food pantry
-Bathroom sink
-Carpeting
-Pew cushions
-Air conditioning units
-Attic insulation
-A/V Sound System
-Tool Shed
-Critter-proof trash can for front yard
-Windows for the attic
-Attic insulation
-Lights for the parking lot
-Fixing the organ