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Day of Caring Returns in 2021

United Way Blackhawk Region is eager to reinstate its annual Day of Caring (and Campaign Kick-off Breakfast) scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

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Day of Caring Volunteer Coordinator Announced

Leslie Hulick, Senior Vice President/Chief Administration Officer for Blackhawk Community Credit Union and member of United Way Blackhawk Region’s Board of Directors (pictured), is again serving as the Volunteer Coordinator for United Way’s Day of Caring.

“After taking a year off from traditional Day of Caring projects for pandemic safety precautions, I believe both our nonprofit community and corporate partners are excited to see this popular tradition restored,” said Hulick. “Blackhawk Community Credit Union and United Way Blackhawk Region work to build better communities and Day of Caring exemplifies the power of giving back. I’m proud to help coordinate this awesome day of action.”

Call for Day of Caring Projects

Who?

United Way is asking nonprofit agencies, service clubs, public schools, municipalities, and service organizations, to please consider submitting Day of Caring project(s) so we may afford the hundreds of volunteers who participate in this one-day event a meaningful experience. Your organization does not need to be a funded partner of United Way to participate.

What?

Day of Caring is an annual day of action that connects teams of corporate volunteers with nonprofits from across the Blackhawk Region (Rock County, WI and northern Winnebago County, IL). Volunteer teams roll up their sleeves and provide much-needed human capital to complete full or half-day projects they’re assigned to at local agencies.

Projects in the past have included but are not limited to: assembly of furniture and playground equipment; clerical work (envelope stuffing, collating, shredding, workplace organization, etc.); creating toiletry kits for shelter guests; delivering flowers or meals to home-bound neighbors; downtown, park or trail clean-up; interior or exterior painting; light construction (Buddy Benches, cabinets, fences, small decks, balance beams, storage units, Little Free Libraries™, etc.); organizing donation rooms or pantries, playing BINGO with seniors at a local activity center; window cleaning; yard clean-up, landscaping, gardening; and much more.

When?

Now! The deadline to submit Day of Caring projects is July 16, 2021.

Where?

Day of Caring projects are hosted at nonprofit agencies and community organizations throughout the Blackhawk Region, which comprises all of Rock County, WI and northern Winnebago County, IL.

Why?

We know planning and recruiting for projects that require great human capital can be daunting, especially for lean teams. Let United Way and our corporate partners take care of some of the heavy lifting for you (pun intended).

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Photo courtesy of Janesville Gazette

Pictured: Paul Woodard, Janesville director of public works, shovels with other volunteers during the 2018 United Way Day of Caring.

Day of Caring Sponsors

As always, responsible stewardship top of mind for United Way Blackhawk Region. That means we plan a cost-effective regional event and ensure clear visibility for 700+ volunteers with Day of Caring t-shirts, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Click below to view the sponsorship agreement, which details the value and marketing exposure your organization will receive as a Day of Caring sponsor. Questions? Email United Way Blackhawk Region President & CEO Mary Fanning-Penny.

SPONSOR Day of Caring

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