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Dollar Tree, Inc., reached a safety agreement with OSHA but. While the settlement marks worker rights advancement, it falls short of UCF’s goals.
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UCF’s responsible investing strategy and screening processes match our values. In addition, UCF’s steady, consistent investment return helps us meet our financial goals and fund our ministries. Having the trust and the faith that our money is invested responsibly and giving us a return to enable us to do our work is crucial. UCF works very hard to make it possible for us to do both.
Rev. Diane Weible
Former Conference Minister/Northern California Nevada Conference
What sets UCF apart from other managers are UCF’s diversified investment strategy, active monitoring of its investment managers and willingness to change investment partners if need be.
Jim Young
Investment Committee Chair/First Congregational Church, Bellevue, Washington
UCF's mission to help churches and organizations build wealth for their missions came through loud and clear. UCF welcomed our initial investment and understood our goal to grow and create a stable endowment strategically and responsibly.
Darlene Sowell
President & CEO/Unleashing Potential
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UCF Lauds Dollar Tree Settlement with OSHA

On August 23, Dollar Tree, Inc., one of the nation’s largest retailers, reached a wide-ranging worker safety agreement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). While the OSHA settlement marks a significant advancement in workers’ rights, it falls short of UCF’s goals. Click to read more.
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UCF Awards Over $180K to Seminarians through Helen and Richard Brown Endowment

UCF awards over $180K to seminaries through Helen and Richard Brown Endowment. This year’s Brown scholars come from 17 UCC conferences and attend 12 seminaries, divinity schools, or regional theological education programs. Click to read more.
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July 2023 Market Review

This article summarizes the markets and our funds’ performance for the month of July 2023, provided by our Chief Investment Strategist David A. Klassen.
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