Days of Caring was a week of hard work and fun! We welcomed more than 200 volunteers from businesses, Rotary groups, churches, our own Board of Directors, and more to help lend a hand to our local nonprofits and schools. At some 17 sites, our volunteers planted trees and flowers, spread mulch, painted parking lines and rainbows, cleaned up and beautified outdoor client spaces, donated business clothes for students, and more. We are grateful for those who got involved.

Days of Caring is our annual week of volunteering and this year was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Days of Caring 2021, and we cannot wait to see you at another volunteer day soon!

Two of our local businesses, ITW Labels and Caterpillar, hosted drives and packing parties to get their employees involved through some hands-on activities without leaving their places of work. Caterpillar collected books for Books for Keeps and ITW Labels packed Blessing Bottles to give to our partners helping those facing homelessness. In addition to these great donation drives, both companies collected items for the clients of Project Safe, Inc., a local nonprofit partner working to end domestic violence.

If your business does not host a workplace campaign, we encourage you to start your own fundraising page! Email Alison Alwes

for more information.

Sean Cordovez is our new intern, serving as a 211 Database Specialist. We are thrilled to have him on our team through May 2022!

Sean is in his third year at the University of Georgia majoring in Management Information Systems (MIS). Born in the Philippines but raised in Doraville, Georgia, Sean comes from a family of immigrants and is the first in his family to attend college. When he is not studying or working, Sean is the Tech Director for UGA's Filipino Student Association and a member of UGA's IEEE student group.

Say hello to Ryan Hammock! He is a native of Chestnut Mountain, Georgia, and has lived in the Athens-Oconee region for the past 16 years. Ryan is the Senior Vice President - Middle Market Banking Manager for Pinnacle Bank where he and his team focus on working capital improvements, cash management and treasury services efficiencies in addition to a variety of credit needs. Ryan has been an active Board member since 2019, as well as an engaged part of our committees, currently serving as Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair and DEI Chair. 

In partnership with GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students, the Family Connection-CIS of Athens Early Care & Learning Strategic Action Team, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, Eve Carson Foundation, invite families, caregivers, and educators of young children to discuss the film "Through the Night." Register here.

Tune in to our social channels for Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a day that encourages people to give back in whatever ways they can. We hope you'll join this global movement for good by donating to United Way of Northeast Georgia!

Our local nonprofits are working hard to serve our community members and they need your help. If you are a nonprofit with job openings, please email Alison Alwes to be included in next month's newsletter.

Children First, Inc.

211: For nonprofits and community members looking for resources, please remember to check out 211. 211 will connect you for free with local resources.

The ASPIRE Clinic: If you are looking for things like financial planning, nutritional education or even legal problem-solving, please visit The ASPIRE Clinic at the University of Georgia, which offers a variety of low-cost or no-cost services to individuals, couples, and families throughout the region.

Athens Wellbeing Project: The Athens Wellbeing Project provides decision-makers in Athens-Clarke County with valuable and insightful data about the community. At the core the Athens Wellbeing Project is the survey tool and AWP just entered the field for its third round of data collection. The survey is available to all members of the public, regardless of their county of residence. Take the Survey today.

Just a friendly reminder to contact Elizabeth Earl via email for more information about hosting a workplace campaign. Thank you for your contributions to United Way of Northeast Georgia.