Mary has a lifelong commitment and history of working with children and youth. She is the Founder of Rawson Strong an organization focused on preventing youth suicide. Her vibrant spirit and personality keep all the students and visitors entertained and educated on “planting seeds, raising crops and saving lives”. She has coordinated the food donations to elderly residents in public housing and assisted living situations. As manager she helps  train and supervise the Hope Dealers in food sales, distribution and operating the Hope Dealers Market. 

We Are Here To Help

The mission of Turn Around Columbus (TAC) is to empower youth with hope, opportunities, and the tools to succeed. To achieve this mission, we create community-based education opportunities to empower youth with a positive self-concept, responsibility, experience, confidence, and the skills necessary to make a difference in the workplace and community.

Turn Around Columbus will be this month’s Give Away the Plate (GAtP) recipient. 100% of non-specified donations given on July 20, 2025 will be directed to TAC and the Victory Garden.

UU is different than most religions. For example, we don’t share a creed. Our members and friends come from a variety of religious and philosophical traditions. We include Christians from many denominations. We include Jews, Muslims, and Hindus, and also subscribers to earth-centered traditions. Wiccans and Pagans are welcome here. So are humanists, agnostics, and atheists. What we do share are UU principles and values, all of which are centered on love. And together, we celebrate life. Of course, there’s more. See us on any Sunday for details.

Topics: agriculture, Care for the Planet, Community, Gardening