United Way Looks Ahead to Day of Caring
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Staff Report-
This year’s event is set to take place on August 14 in communities north of U.S. 30 and east of U.S.15.
Last year was the first time that the county was divided into sections in an attempt to make the logistics of the day more manageable, and organizers consider it a success. By doing this, volunteers were able to complete several projects at each residence and had a greater impact on the neighborhoods and communities.
Applications for projects are being accepted between March 29 and May 3 from residents in communities within the target area who meet one or more of the following criteria: elderly, lower-income, disabled and/or disadvantaged. Applicants must also be the property owner with homeowner’s insurance.
Occasionally, general cleaning and yard work at rental properties will be considered for the elderly or those with physical limitations.
Last year, 73 projects were completed by more than 1,100 volunteers. Work ranged from yard maintenance, painting, roof repairs and wheelchair ramp building.
Day of Caring organizers anticipate having the 2013 project lists on www.volunteerkosciusko.org by early summer.
Day of Caring 2013 is sponsored by United Way of Kosciusko County in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Kosciusko County Senior Services and Grace College.
Applications will be available at Combined Community Services, Salvation Army, Housing Opportunities of Warsaw, Habitat for Humanity, Kosciusko Community Senior Services, local churches and the United Way of Kosciusko County office. For residents in the target area outside of Warsaw, applications will be available at area churches and town halls.
For more information, call United Way at 574-269-2592 ext. 102
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This year’s event is set to take place on August 14 in communities north of U.S. 30 and east of U.S.15.
Last year was the first time that the county was divided into sections in an attempt to make the logistics of the day more manageable, and organizers consider it a success. By doing this, volunteers were able to complete several projects at each residence and had a greater impact on the neighborhoods and communities.
Applications for projects are being accepted between March 29 and May 3 from residents in communities within the target area who meet one or more of the following criteria: elderly, lower-income, disabled and/or disadvantaged. Applicants must also be the property owner with homeowner’s insurance.
Occasionally, general cleaning and yard work at rental properties will be considered for the elderly or those with physical limitations.
Last year, 73 projects were completed by more than 1,100 volunteers. Work ranged from yard maintenance, painting, roof repairs and wheelchair ramp building.
Day of Caring organizers anticipate having the 2013 project lists on www.volunteerkosciusko.org by early summer.
Day of Caring 2013 is sponsored by United Way of Kosciusko County in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Kosciusko County Senior Services and Grace College.
Applications will be available at Combined Community Services, Salvation Army, Housing Opportunities of Warsaw, Habitat for Humanity, Kosciusko Community Senior Services, local churches and the United Way of Kosciusko County office. For residents in the target area outside of Warsaw, applications will be available at area churches and town halls.
For more information, call United Way at 574-269-2592 ext. 102
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