VOLUNTEER TEAMS RALLY FOR DAY OF CARING 2007

On April 20th and 21st the United Way of Deschutes County matched over 450 volunteers from local businesses with 43 service projects at local nonprofit agencies. Volunteer teams from area businesses not only see the needs of the community through working with service agencies, but they also play a part in meeting the agencies’ needs. Day of Caring provides an opportunity for individuals to share their talents and give back to the community at the same time. The 11^th Annual Day of Caring was sponsored by Lifewise Health Plan of Oregon.

 For further information please contact Gwenn Levine at 541-389-6507 or email gwenn@deschutesunitedway .

Community matters.

Day of Caring has been an annual tradition since 1996. United Way of Deschutes County matches community volunteers with service projects at local nonprofit agencies. It provides an opportunity to get involved with your United Way and community agencies that serve hundreds of individuals and families in our community every day.

In past years volunteers have collected food, painted houses, cooked and served meals to the elderly, installed wheel chair ramps, created a dog park and provided general assistance for nonprofit organizations that could use our help.

Many local companies allow their employees to participate in Day of Caring as a way of giving back to the community. Employees see it as a team-building experience and they also come away with a better understanding of nonprofit agencies and services in our area. And, United Way donors are given a first-hand opportunity to see how services supported by the Community Impact Fund aid people in need. 

Day of Caring demonstrates how

• programs are affecting people's lives.
• volunteering can make a positive impact on community concerns.
• United Way is more than just a fund-raiser but a mobilizer of people and resources.

volunteering matters.

Volunteering together builds unity, community and pride. Contact us via email at gwenn@deschutesunitedway.org and share your Day of Caring story.

Don't forget, in addition to Day of Caring there are 364 more Days of Caring available for YOU to make a difference every year!

Contact information

Day of Caring is an unforgettable, hands-on experience. You get to actively improve our community while spending quality time with co-workers. It’s also a great way to see your donations through the United Way at work.

For more information please call Gwenn Levine at United Way of Deschutes County at (541) 389-6507.