Day of Caring volunteers working at 6 sites in city
Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The United Way of Northwest Arkansas will host the Day of Caring on April 17, during National Volunteer Week. This year three simultaneous kickoff rallys will begin at 7: 30 a.m. Thursday in three locations. In Siloam Springs volunteers will gather at the Community Building for a light breakfast and fellowship before they head out for their projects at the following places: • Siloam Springs Adult Development Center • St. Francis Clinic (their project will begin after lunch ) • Siloam Springs Senior Activity Center • Sager Creek Arts Center • Siloam Springs Parks & Recreation Dept. • New Beginnings Pregnancy Center Also in Benton County a kickoff rally will be held at Northwest Arkansas Community College Bogle Plaza in Bentonville, and in Washington County at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. More than 90 projects are planned with more than 700 volunteers representing companies throughout the region.
The United Way Day of Caring is a regional event that mobilizes local volunteers to complete meaningful, handson projects that assist local nonprofit organizations.
The annual event promotes volunteerism through one day of community service. It's an opportunity to learn about nonprofit agencies while helping improve the community. Day of Caring volunteers include employees from local companies, civic groups, United Way volunteers and supporters.
"Day of Caring is a unique opportunity for business professionals, area volunteers and nonprofit agencies to come together to help provide for the needs of our Northwest Arkansas community citizens," said Jill Darling, president of the United Way of Northwest Arkansas.
"We're all about getting our hands dirty in order to get the work done for the benefit of all."
Day of Caring sponsors include Panera Bread, NWACC, the Northwest Arkansas Mall, Harps, Starbucks, and the American Red Cross.
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