Volunteers Needed for Day of Caring Events

Granite United Way will host their annual Day of Caring events this September. Granite United Way works with community members and the corporate community to support the work of many non-profit agencies throughout the state. During these day-long, participating non-profit organizations are matched with volunteers from local business and community groups. This day also serves as the kickoff? to the annual United Way workplace campaigns. Granite United Way is striving to increase the number of participants and projects involved this year. Last year, more than 1330 volunteers completed 180 projects for local non profits. Granite United Way currently seeks non profits to submit projects for these events. Day of Caring events Monday, September 8th Upper Valley Wednesday, September 10th Southern Region (Manchester/Salem/Derry) Merrimack County (Concord and surrounding area) Northern Region (Berlin area) Tuesday, September 16th or Wednesday, September 17th North Country (Littleton area) Friday, September 19th Central Region (Plymouth, Laconia, Lakes Region) Non-profit organizations that are in need of a helping hand are encouraged to register their projects by emailing Val Guy at Val.Guy@graniteuw.org. Project ideas include painting, washing windows, repairing fences, landscaping/yard clean-up, general repairs and much more. There are many volunteer options available. Any local not-for-profit can request a project. Volunteers are needed to complete requested projects. Teams can range in size from one to 10. Each team member will receive an exclusive Day of Caring t-shirt. Contact Val Guy at (603)224-2595 ext. 226 or email her at Val.Guy@graniteuw.org to sign up. Shifts are available from 9am 12pm, 1pm ? 4pm or all day (9am 4pm). Day of Caring will take place rain or shine, as most projects can still be completed regardless of weather conditions.