Day of Caring Seeks Volunteers, Places to Help

Granite United Way will host its 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 1,330 volunteers completed 180 projects for local nonprofits. Granite United Way currently seeks nonprofits to submit projects for these events.

Day of Caring events

Monday, Sept. 8: Upper Valley

Wednesday, Sept. 10: Southern Region (Manchester/Salem/Derry); Merrimack County (Concord and surrounding area); Northern Region (Berlin area)

Friday, Sept. 12: North Country (Littleton area)

Friday, Sept. 19: Central Region (Plymouth, 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 9 a.m. to noon; 1 to 4 p.m. or all day (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Day of Caring will take place rain or shine, as most projects can still be completed regardless of weather conditions.

Granite United Way is an experienced and trusted organization dedicated to leveraging the resources of investors and volunteers to create lasting change by addressing the underlying causes of our community’s most pressing needs. Granite United Way is committed to improving the lives of individuals and families by supporting programs in the areas of education, income and health. Granite United Way works with over 1,000 companies, 22,000 investors and thousands of volunteers every year to make our communities a better place.

Granite United Way serves the Southern (Manchester/Derry/Salem), Merrimack County, North Country, Northern and Upper Valley Regions of NH and VT as well as Windsor County, VT.

For more information, visit graniteuw.org, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@graniteuwnh).

Submitted by Granite United Way.