Day of Caring – Community for a Cause

United Way of Mahaska County

Each year on Day of Caring, volunteers set aside projects at home and work to help local non-profits and community members finish theirs. On Day of Caring, United Way aims to bring friends, families, co-workers, and community members together to make a positive impact in Oskaloosa and the surrounding area.

This year’s event falls on Wednesday, September 23rd. The day will be split into two shifts, with a Volunteer Appreciation Lunch from 11:30 to 12:30pm. Volunteers can choose to work either the morning, afternoon, or all day. United Way matches each volunteer team to projects based on their preferences and limitations. Projects range from simple clean-ups and painting, to minor construction work, so volunteers of all skill levels and abilities are welcomed to take part – everyone can do something!

Last year on Day of Caring, 16 businesses, many with multiple volunteer teams, worked tirelessly to complete 28 projects in Oskaloosa and the surrounding area! This year we expect to see many familiar faces and encourage new volunteers to participate in the Day of Caring fun.

Any non-profits, organizations, or individuals needing help with projects should fill out a Project Request form. Please submit as many projects as needed. Although United Way cannot guarantee that every project will be completed, we try our best to accommodate all requests.

Both Volunteer Team forms and Project Request forms are available at the United Way office located at 500 High Ave W, and online at unitedwaymahaska.org/day-caring. Forms may also be requested by email at uwmc.coordinator@gmail.com. We ask that all forms be turned in no later than August 21st.

Together, united, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED.