Janet Hemming, president of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock’s Board of Stewards, presented the gift after Cryer was a speaker at UUFR’s service. Hands Across Middlesex provides assistance to Middlesex County residents in need. Food, clothing, furniture and appliances enable both families and individuals to remain in their homes and stay safe. More than 30 churches in Middlesex County support the organization, which is staffed entirely by volunteers.