United Way of Knox County Day of Caring

Day of Caring has been a key volunteer opportunity for years in Knox County, but this year it will have a new twist. The United Way of Knox County has partnered with Heart & Soul, Pay It For-WARD, Solutions, Gale Scholars, the Kiwanis Club, the City of Galesburg and the NALC to expand the scope of this event.

Volunteers can choose from several projects this year:
• Stocking the Rotary Libraries with donated children’s books
• Joining the Park and Neighborhood Cleanup at the Kiwanis Park
• Landscaping and cleaning at the YMCA Early Learning Center
• Sorting and stocking donated food items at FISH Food Pantry
• Painting at Camp Big Sky
• Getting Camp Kidz ready for the season

But before you head out to help, we urge you to leave a donation of non-perishable food by your mailbox for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!

Volunteers can register via our website at: http://www.unitedway-knoxcounty.org

There are so many organizations who work tirelessly to make a difference in our community, and we are glad to partner with them. We have 14 organizations currently participating in Adopt-A-Highway. Our Rotary Clubs offer the gift of reading to the community via the Little Libraries. The NALC (National Association of Letter Carriers) conduct the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Along with countless others. It is this tireless effort by so many caring people that makes Knox County a great place to live.

The United Way of Knox County is committed to improving the quality of life for all by offering and supporting programs to improve Education, Financial Stability, Health and to make sure all of our residents can meet their Basic Needs.

TOGETHER WE LIVE UNITED! And TOGETHER WE WIN!

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Laun Dunn at 309-343-4434 or email at ldunn@unitedway-knoxcounty.org.