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Days of Caring 2007

The United Way Seeks Volunteer Teams for Days of Caring

BEND, OR (Spring 2008) – The United Way of Deschutes County is seeking volunteer teams from area businesses as well as individuals to lend a hand during the 12^th annual Days of Caring to be held May 16 & 17.

Days of Caring, the signature event of the United Way of Deschutes County, is a county-wide effort matching local businesses and individuals with non-profit agencies for a day of community service. Projects are scheduled during three different time periods—Friday morning, Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. Volunteers can help repair and paint bicycles, build sandboxes for children, plant flowers and refresh landscaping, erect a swing set for a child care facility or apply a fresh coat of paint—to name a few projects scheduled for this year.

“The collective effort of the Days of Caring participants has a dramatic and visible impact both on the community and those who become involved in the projects,” commented Terianne Petzold, director of campaign and marketing for the United Way. “In addition to being a team-building experience for employees, it also provides an opportunity for volunteers to experience the important work that non-profit agencies do every day throughout Deschutes County.”

Volunteer teams are matched according to time and skill preferences and receive lunch, a t-shirt and a goodie bag in addition to the heartfelt gratitude voiced by the project coordinators.

“Working together boosts morale and allows our employees the chance to learn about the agencies and see campaign dollars at work in the community,” stated Mike Stanley, of SELCO Community Credit Union. “We are pleased to provide financial and volunteer support.” SELCO Community Credit Union will be the title sponsor for this year’s event.

Companies or individuals interested in volunteering or getting involved with Days of Caring should contact Terianne at the United Way office: (541) 389-6507. Or via e-mail: doc@deschutesunitedway.org You can also access individual & team volunteer forms on this page. Register quickly to secure a project for your team.

The United Way Seeks Projects for Days of Caring

BEND, OR (February 7, 2008) – The United Way of Deschutes County is seeking project proposals for the 12^th annual Days of Caring to be held May 16 & 17.

Days of Caring, the signature event of the United Way of Deschutes County, is a county-wide effort matching local businesses with non-profit agencies for a day of community service.

Days of Caring provides an opportunity for non-profits to select a project that needs helping hands, which in turn provides a great chance for community volunteers to learn more about the agencies and their programs. Past projects have included landscaping, graffiti removal, playground installation, dog washing and indoor-outdoor painting. Projects can be scheduled during three different time options—Friday morning, Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.

“We would like to schedule up to 60 projects in Deschutes County this year,” commented Terianne Petzold, Director of Campaign and Marketing for the United Way. “And we plan to involve more than 500 volunteers from local businesses. This is a great way to have a hands-on experience with our community while sharing a talent.”

SELCO Community Credit Union will be the title sponsor for this year’s event. “We are very proud to support Days of Caring—a project that connects employees, volunteers, agencies and the people they serve,” stated Mike Stanley, of SELCO Community Credit Union.

Non-profit entities interested in submitting a project proposal or seeking more information should contact Terianne at the United Way office: (541) 389-6507. Or via e-mail: doc@deschutesunitedway.org.

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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 doc@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!

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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.