2019 Days Of Caring Finds New Ways To Give Back
August 14, 2019 at 12:15 a.m.
By Staff Report-
On Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Center Lake Pavilion, United Way will host a site for blood donations for the American Red Cross, as well as being a drop-off point for donated diapers.
“This community is so generous. Each year, they challenge us to find new ways to help others,” said Darren Bickel, president, United Way of Kosciusko County. “2019 offers more ways then ever before to help those in need.”
Blood Donations
New this year is the “Largest Blood Drive in Kosciusko County.” The goal is to reach 100 blood donors in a single day. The goal is large, but the need is great. If you have never given blood before, this is a great time to start, Bickel said.
“Every two seconds – someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion,” said Katherine Mac Auley, executive director, American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana. “Every day, blood is needed to respond to emergencies right here in Kosciusko County. Please join us for this drive”
The BIG Give – Diapers
In 2018, United Way’s BIG Give received more than 12,000 children’s books to share with programs across the community. This year, the project is focusing on raising 25,000 diapers.
Every day, local families with young children struggle to make ends meet. A baby goes through six to 10 diapers every day. United Way hopes that this burden can be eased with donated diapers.
“One in three local families struggles to afford diapers,” said Ted Westerhof, chair, United Way Board of Directors. “United Way is trying to find real ways to help working families and this project seemed like a great fit. All of the diapers raised will be distributed out to nonprofit organizations by the end of the week.”
To Donate:
Days Of Caring
United Way’s Days of Caring will tackle more than 50 local projects from Monday to Aug. 22. Hundreds of volunteers will work with local nonprofits to paint, landscape and cleanup facilities. Older adults will have yards mowed, raked and trimmed. Volunteers are on target to contribute more than 2,000 hours of service. To see highlights of the projects, follow United Way’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/unitedwayofkosciuskocounty/
Days of Caring has been a United Way project for more than 20 years. United Way of Kosciusko County was founded in 1958. United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Kosciusko County.
For information, contact Bickel at 574.269.2592, ext. 104; [email protected] or visit www.unitedwaykosciukso.org.
On Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Center Lake Pavilion, United Way will host a site for blood donations for the American Red Cross, as well as being a drop-off point for donated diapers.
“This community is so generous. Each year, they challenge us to find new ways to help others,” said Darren Bickel, president, United Way of Kosciusko County. “2019 offers more ways then ever before to help those in need.”
Blood Donations
New this year is the “Largest Blood Drive in Kosciusko County.” The goal is to reach 100 blood donors in a single day. The goal is large, but the need is great. If you have never given blood before, this is a great time to start, Bickel said.
“Every two seconds – someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion,” said Katherine Mac Auley, executive director, American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana. “Every day, blood is needed to respond to emergencies right here in Kosciusko County. Please join us for this drive”
The BIG Give – Diapers
In 2018, United Way’s BIG Give received more than 12,000 children’s books to share with programs across the community. This year, the project is focusing on raising 25,000 diapers.
Every day, local families with young children struggle to make ends meet. A baby goes through six to 10 diapers every day. United Way hopes that this burden can be eased with donated diapers.
“One in three local families struggles to afford diapers,” said Ted Westerhof, chair, United Way Board of Directors. “United Way is trying to find real ways to help working families and this project seemed like a great fit. All of the diapers raised will be distributed out to nonprofit organizations by the end of the week.”
To Donate:
Days Of Caring
United Way’s Days of Caring will tackle more than 50 local projects from Monday to Aug. 22. Hundreds of volunteers will work with local nonprofits to paint, landscape and cleanup facilities. Older adults will have yards mowed, raked and trimmed. Volunteers are on target to contribute more than 2,000 hours of service. To see highlights of the projects, follow United Way’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/unitedwayofkosciuskocounty/
Days of Caring has been a United Way project for more than 20 years. United Way of Kosciusko County was founded in 1958. United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Kosciusko County.
For information, contact Bickel at 574.269.2592, ext. 104; [email protected] or visit www.unitedwaykosciukso.org.
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