Day of Caring
Deadlines for Day of Caring forms are rapidly approcahing. Don't forget to submit your forms, which can be found below.
Day of Caring is a community-wide day of hands-on volunteering in which United Way connects volunteers—businesses, corporations, union groups, donors and others with local nonprofit organizations and service providers to work on various service projects. Health and human service needs are on the rise. This year, more than ever, your volunteers are needed.
The Day of Caring shows how volunteerism is vital to the well being of our community. It empowers people to work together to address some of the urgent needs facing our community. The event provides a firsthand look at the services offered by community service providers. Nearly 890 volunteers participated in 2009.
Day of Caring is a great opportunity to create team spirit and company morale while you showcase your organization’s commitment to give back to the community.
To participate in this year's Day of Caring, please contact Kimberly Douce at 330-491-9985 or by email.
Please Mark your calendar:
6/23/10 Deadline for Rapid Response via fax or email
7/09/10 Deadline for Agency/Service provider contract forms
7/19/10 Deadline for Company participation forms
9/16/10 Day of Caring
10/7/10 Toast to Volunteers- Recognition and results breakfast
2010 Day of Caring forms listed below:
Day of Caring FAQs
Day of Caring Agency Participation Form (If you are an angency interested in submitting a project, please fill out this form.)
Rapid Response Workplace Participation Form (If you are a business interested in participating, please fill out this form.)
Day of Caring Flyer - 8.5"x11" (.doc)
Day of Caring Poster - 11"x17" (.doc)
Through Day of Caring, you and your co-workers can...
- Help service providers and agencies complete needed projects.
- Gain a better understanding of how United Way contributions are invested in community health and human service programs.
- Showcase your organization's volunteer spirit and commitment to Stark County.
- Have FUN while building morale and teamwork!
- Living united means being part of the change. It takes everyone working together in the community to advance the common good for all. The Day of Caring is a perfect opportunity to let your actions speak louder than words!
Here's what service providers said in 2009:
“Wow! Our boardroom looks great!! Thank you so much for allowing Timken volunteers to come to our building to work. The seniors had a great time too!! We appreciate every year being a part of this wonderful program. You cannot imagine how much it helps.”
-Susan M. Hinzman, Major, Salvation Army of Canton 
“The entire day last Thursday was awesome. The volunteers from Aultman Hospital and Union Metal were probably the best ever. They got so many big painting and cleaning jobs done for us. We would welcome them back next year, if they want to come. They were great!! Thank you so much for coordinating this incredible opportunity benefiting the agency. We totally appreciate it!!”
-Carolyn Tillett, Domestic Violence Project, Inc.
“It was awesome. We had 91 volunteers and everyone showed up and had a great time.”
-Mary Marshall, Volunteer Coordinator, Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties
Click here for pictures from Day of Caring, September 17, 2009
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