Day of Caring

The goal of this event is to connect homeowners in need with volunteers ready to help complete projects for the overall benefit of an improved community. Our event is fully funded by sponsorships from strong community leaders, which means project expenses are covered by United Way of DeKalb County.

Important Dates

March 3, 2025 - Applications go LIVE

March 3, 2025 - Sponsorship Opportunities go LIVE

May 2, 2025 - Sponsorship Deadline

May 2, 2025 - Project & Volunteer Applications are DUE

May 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Crew Chief Meeting

  • Where: First United Methodist Church (Fellowship Hall) - 1203 E 7th St, Auburn, IN 46706

May 29, 2025 at 7:00 am - Crew Chief Meeting

  • Where: First United Methodist Church (Fellowship Hall) - 1203 E 7th St, Auburn, IN 46706

JUNE 27, 2025 - DAY OF CARING

  • Breakfast Details:
    • Where: Kruse Plaza - 5634 Opportunity Blvd, Auburn, IN 46706
    • When: June 27th
    • Time: 7:00 am

Project Application

Project Release of Liability Waiver Form (Required)

  • Homeowners, Renters, Organizations and Referrals may be submitted for help with projects such as: painting, landscaping, outside repairs, hedge and tree trimming, raking, mulching, staining decks, building ramps, washing windows, and planting and moving flowers.
  • A Day of Caring Committee Member reviews the application, conducts a pre-assessment, and determines if we have the capacity and skill set to complete the project.

Become a Volunteer

Volunteer Release of Liability Waiver Form (Required)

  • A Team Leader assembles a group of volunteers from their workplace, church, or other organization and fills out one “Team Application.” Each volunteer on the team will fill out a volunteer waiver form
  • Individual volunteers are also encouraged to participate!

 

Become a Sponsor

Platinum Builder: $5,000 

Golden Hammer: $3,000 

Silver Screwdriver: $1,500  

Bronze Nail: $750  

Green Thumb: $300 

If you or your business is interested in becoming an event sponsor for Day of Caring please fill out the form below and email it to tyler@unitedwaydekalb.org

Once applications have been reviewed and pre-assessments have been completed, our Day of Caring Committee will review all projects and accept or deny based on volunteer capacity and skill set. All approved projects will then be paired with volunteers who match the necessary skill set to complete the project. Team Leaders will contact the homeowners and set up assessment times to look at the tasks and create a shopping list of materials. United Way of DeKalb County staff, volunteers, and team captains purchase all materials and drop off supplies to the homes prior to the event.