Community Service

UNAC/UHCP is committed to helping improve our communities through community service. Our union has a long history of volunteerism—gifts of our labor and professionalism, in direct care, education and money for those in need. See below for some of our latest community service work.

If you’d like to get involved, please email political@unacuhcp.org with the subject line: Community Service.

Please see the video from the recent Backpack Friday joint community service action with non-profit Highly Favored here.

Homeless Women’s Outreach Coalition Hosts Mother’s Day Brunch

On May 13, we celebrated Nurses Week and Mother’s Day by hosting a brunch at Good Shepherd Shelter. We provided food, live music, donations, raffle prizes and entertainment for fifty women and their children.

Kaiser South Bay Participates in the 25th Annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

To celebrate Nurses Week, UNAC/UHCP’s South Bay affiliate once again adopted the Wagner Post Office Branch to sort and load approximately 30,000 lbs. of canned and non-perishable food for the needy.

KSBHPA Recognized by Congressman Ted Lieu for Community Service Work

Congratulations to Kaiser South Bay Health Care Professionals Association (KSBHPA) who received an award from Rep. Ted Lieu for their dedication to the well-being of our community!

San Diego UNAC/UHCP Members March for Babies

UNAC/UHCP members from the San Diego area participated in the March of Dimes Foundation's March for Babies. This annual effort raises the funding needed to connect NICU babies with the critical treatments and care they receive to ensure the strongest start possible.

March for Babies with KSDHCPA on April 29!

Join UNAC/UHCP and Kaiser San Diego Health Care Professionals Association (KSDHCPA) on Saturday, April 29 at the March for Babies.

Homeless Women’s Outreach Coalition Launch Was a Huge Success

UNAC/UHCP formed a homeless women’s outreach coalition with Labor Community Services AFL CIO, United Way of Greater Los Angeles, Highly Favored: A Blessing to Others, and G.O.A.L. Advocacy Foundation to help make a difference in the lives of those who are among the most vulnerable members of society.

KRHCPA Kicks Off Food Drive

Stewards from Kaiser Riverside Health Care Professionals Association (KRHCPA), in partnership with Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Service, kicked off their food drive at the combined Kaiser steward training on March 8.

Labor United Against Cancer 5K

On March 4, UNAC/UHCP walked in solidarity with other labor unions against cancer at the second annual Labor United Against Cancer 5K event.

UNAC/UHCP Against Cancer – Join the 5K

Join UNAC/UHCP and Kaiser Ontario Vineyard Health Care Professionals Association (KOVHCPA) on Saturday, March 4 as we walk in solidarity with other labor unions against cancer.

Thank You from House of Ruth Families

With the help of UNAC/UHCP members' generous donations, House of Ruth provided holiday gifts and food for 462 women and children victimized by domestic violence. Read the inspirational thank you notes sent on behalf of families served by House of Ruth.