United Way NSV Day Of Caring
Mobilizing 800+ Volunteers On September 15th
Winchester, VA September 9th, 2021 - This year, Day of Caring, presented by First Bank, will cover 105 projects by 41 local teams of volunteers on September 15th. The annual event was established to promote the spirit and value of volunteerism, and is the largest community service day in the Shenandoah Valley. This year, the event will again be carried out with a number of safety measures in place in order to keep all participants safe.
United Way NSV has seen a huge increase in the requests for help throughout the region and believes that volunteers can make a huge difference.
“This day is intended to be a demonstration that great things can be accomplished when we all work together for the good of the community,” said Day of Caring Chairwoman Beth Falu. “It also gives us a chance to thank and celebrate United Way and the agencies in our valley for always stepping up to the plate when disaster strikes or unfortunate circumstances hit. Through this trying time, we've been determined to find another way to keep this going, and we are so glad to be able to work together to do so.”
Some of the projects occurring this year including beautifying homes, painting a seven story assisted living center, sorting food donations and helping with maintenance and landscaping around nonprofit facilities. United Way NSV is once again taking extra precautions and adhering to CDC guidelines to ensure safety for all who participate. United Way will also be providing masks for all volunteers and requiring them to be worn for the entire day of service.
The traditional large group morning kick-off continues this year, but in a new format. On Day of Caring from 8:00am-9:30am, participants are encouraged to attend a Drive-Through Day of Caring Kickoff at Shenandoah University’s Wilkins Athletic Center, (1188 Ralph Shockey Dr, Winchester, VA 22602). Participants will enjoy drive-through breakfast sponsored by Costco, giveaways from sponsors and even a car selfie station! Volunteers are invited to “slow-roll” through the party and enjoy Shenandoah University’s Cheerleaders and Pep-Band!
“In this time of uncertainty it’s inspiring to know that hundreds of people in our community still have the energy and selflessness to give of themselves to help their neighbors and community,” said Elise Stine-Dolinar, Senior Director of Advancement for United Way NSV.
For more information on the Day of Caring visit the United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley website http://www.unitedwaynsv.org/day-caring or contact the United Way office at 540-536-1610.
We invite you to join us for several press and photo opportunities at the following locations and times:
Day of Caring, September 15, 2021
8:00AM Drive Through Kick-Off Breakfast (8:00am-9:30am)
Shenandoah University’s Wilkins Athletic Center
1188 Ralph Shockey Dr, Winchester, VA 22602
9:30AM Foundation of the State Arboretum
400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce
Volunteers: Navy Federal Credit Union
Volunteer Work: Clearing trails and outdoor maintenance
10:00AM Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
901 Amherst Street, Winchester
Volunteers: Navy Federal Credit Union
Volunteer Work: Help with garden and trail maintenance at the MSV
10:00AM Community Care and Learning Center
197 E. Lee Highway, New Market
Volunteers: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Volunteer Work: Painting walls- indoors
10:30AM Freemont Street Nursery
533 Fremont Street, Winchester
Volunteers: Tolley Dental, First Bank
Volunteer Work: Dental exams for children, maintenance and painting for the facility (Not all children may be photographed at this location)
11:00AM Congregational Community Action Project (C-CAP)
112 S. Kent Street, Winchester
Volunteers: Shenandoah University
Volunteer Work: Painting and reorganizing the food pantry
11:00AM Page Alliance for Community Action
200 Memorial Drive, Luray
Volunteers: Valley Health
Volunteer Work: Weed, Water, Harvest, Spread Mulch in Community Garden
11:30AM Strasburg Heritage Association
326 W Queen Street, Strasburg
Volunteers: First Bank
Volunteer Work: Cemetery clean-up of the oldest public cemetery in Strasburg.
12:00PM Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity
Woodland Drive, Winchester Virginia
Volunteers: Continental and Navy Federal
Volunteer Work: Winchester City Habitat Repair Project exterior clean-up and landscaping
1:00PM Winchester House (Shenandoah Fellowship Foundation)
27 S. Cameron Street, Winchester
Volunteers: Shenandoah Valley Orthodontics, Shenandoah Fit, City of Winchester, & Shockey
Volunteer Work: Painting 7 stories of the building - the main hallways & trimwork and possibly a multipurpose room. Outside landscaping - removal of plants, bed clean up, placement of weed cloth and place mulch, Hauling bagged or boxed items from our location to a donation site. Apartment Cleaning/Organizing (Deep clean of kitchen/dust/vacuum/maybe help with closet purge/organization)
1:00PM SPCA Thrift Shop
1944 Abrams Creek, Winchester
Volunteers: Trex
Volunteer Work: Assistance is needed with a floor move and deep clean.
3:00PM TGI Fridays
111 East Tevis St, Winchester, VA 22601
After Party for volunteers