Granite United Way will hold its annual day-long service event, Day of Caring, on Sept. 11. In Merrimack County, this will be the 21st annual Day of Caring.
Granite United Way works with community members and the corporate community to support the work of many nonprofit agencies throughout the state. On this day, participating nonprofit organizations are matched with volunteers from local business and community groups. This day also serves as the kickoff to the annual United Way workplace campaign.
The organization would like to increase the number of participants and projects involved this year. If you represent a local agency and have not participated in the past, by either hosting volunteers or allowing staff to volunteer on this important community day, please consider doing so. If you manage employees with a local business or organization and have not participated in the past, please consider allowing your staff to volunteer some of their time.
Last year in Merrimack County, Granite United Way was able to mobilize more than 400 volunteers who worked on 61 different projects with 40 participating local nonprofits. The organization would like to recruit 500 volunteers this year.
Participation in the Day of Caring provides an opportunity for building relationships among company employees while introducing them to United Way's impact and importance in the community. The volunteers get to see first-hand how funds donated to the United Way as part of the annual workplace campaign are utilized.
Day of Caring is a great way to promote the spirit and value of volunteerism, increase awareness of local human service programming and demonstrate what people working together for the common good can accomplish. This day is a perfect example of how we can all live united. Nonprofit organizations that are in need of a helping hand are asked to register their projects by emailing Val Guy at at val.guy@graniteuw.org.
Project ideas include painting, washing windows, fence repair, landscaping/yard clean-up, general repairs and much more. Volunteers are still needed to complete requested projects. Teams can range in size from one to 10. Each team member will receive a “LIVE UNITED” T-shirt.
Contact Val Guy at 224-2595, ext. 226 or email her at val.guy@graniteuw.org to sign up. Shifts are available from 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or all day (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.). Day of Caring will take place rain or shine, as most projects can still be completed regardless of weather conditions.
