02 June 2011
Each year, United Way of Central Virginia’s Day of Caring gives the Central Virginia community an opportunity to reach out and empower others. This year’s United Way Day of Caring, held on May 19, was certainly no exception.
From 8:30am to 5pm, more than 1,000 volunteers from 52 local companies demonstrated what it means to LIVE UNITED. They donated thousands of hours of their time, a multitude of much-needed supplies and a wealth of passion to complete projects submitted by more than 50 non-profit organizations in the region. These non-profits, which deliver critical services and programs to tens of thousands each year, are deeply grateful to those who volunteered to repair, paint, dig, plant, mulch, purchase, clean and do whatever else was needed to finish these jobs. The value of the Day of Caring volunteers’ donated time and labor surpasses $200,000!
Our sincerest gratitude goes to all who participated in this year’s event. Special thanks goes to the generous sponsors for the day, including BB&T, Sodexo (Liberty University Dining), City of Lynchburg, Hillcats Stadium, Frito-Lay, Kroger and Pepsi! Their help and support brought the event together and made it a true celebration. Close to 1,500 came to enjoy lunch at the Hillcats Stadium!
On behalf of United Way and the non-profit agencies involved, thanks to all for your great work and for “Living United” to make Central Virginia a region of hope and prosperity.
Marie Martin
Executive Director, United Way of Central Virginia