Day of Caring

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Day of Caring will be on June 27, 2025

 

Day of Caring: A Perfect Day of Service

June 28th was a perfect day for serving our community with hearts and hands.

Our Day of Caring brought together 898 volunteers and sponsors who dedicated their time and effort to make a difference. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this impactful event!

 

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.

Important Dates

 

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.

Volunteer Applications 

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!

 

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 staff, volunteers, and team captains purchase all materials and drop off supplies to the homes prior to the event.

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

Sponsorship Form 

 

 

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors

Gold Hammer and Silver Screwdriver