HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 13, 2019) – United Way of Washington County will host the 28th annual Day of Caring on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Day of Caring is Washington County’s single largest community service effort. By engaging people in volunteerism, United Way works to create positive change in Washington County. The Day of Caring is only possible with the help of hundreds of volunteers and assistance from local sponsors and businesses. In 2018, the 27th Annual Day of Caring had a record-breaking year, with 1,520 volunteers participating in 118 different projects – this was the largest turnout in history for Washington County’s Day of Caring. This is an event that mobilizes over a thousand volunteers to work on a variety of service projects at local nonprofit organizations and homes of the elderly and/or disabled and military veterans. United Way facilitates the much-needed projects performed in the community, at no cost to the homeowners. The additional resources and volunteers allow nonprofit organizations to continue focusing on serving the needs of Washington County.
Day of Caring for Washington County, MD provides a variety of services that help individuals with home safety and minor repairs on projects that include painting, gardening and more. In our community, there is a need for assistance to help make one’s living situation more comfortable and safer. These are the kinds of projects for which the Day of Caring is designed. Nonprofit agencies and elderly and disabled homeowners as well as military veterans are encouraged to submit applications for Day of Caring projects during the open application period, March - July.
This year, the 28th Annual Day of Caring will place 1,804 volunteers on 146 different project assignments throughout Washington County. 46 nonprofits and 69 homeowners will receive assistance through the efforts of the Day of Caring volunteers.
Many events will take place in conjunction with the Day of Caring including:
Kickoff breakfast at Hagerstown Community College at 7am. Breakfast is included as well as a chance to win $500 just for attending.
A community book drive and personal caring drive will conclude with their final legs taking place, sorting, counting and preparing all collected items for distribution.
A free community health fair is taking place at Family Healthcare of Hagerstown from 430pm – 7pm.
From 10a-6pm, the Humane Society of Washington County will waive pet adoption fees for anyone 55 years of age and older, for felines (any age) and canines (5 years of age or older).
A volunteer appreciation after party will be hosted at the Grand Piano Ballroom from 5pm-8pm.
For more information on day of caring or the many events taking place that day, please visit:
http://www.unitedwaywashcounty.org/28th-annual-day-caring
United Way of Washington County, MD inspires collaborations to impact community improvement. United Way is located at 83 West Washington Street, Suite 101 in Hagerstown, MD. For more information or to make a donation please call 301-739-8200 or visit our website at www.unitedwaywashcounty.org. To find volunteer opportunities please visit http://volunteer.unitedwaywashcounty.org/.
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