8/20/13 - Over 1,000 volunteers will be working at more than 100 project sites in the community tomorrow to provide direct help to those in need and increase local awareness. The Livingston County United Wayâs 12th annual Day of Caring offers an opportunity for businesses, individuals, service groups or clubs to reach out and assist those who might need some extra help. Volunteers will be tackling a number of projects at work sites scattered throughout the county Wednesday. The United Way works to identify the most critical needs in the community and mobilizes the resources required to meet those. The Day of Caring is one example that puts volunteers to work, both young and old, helping out with indoor or outdoor submitted projects, such as power washing or working in area community gardens. Home repair work and some light construction made this yearâs list early on. Committee Chairman Pete Lindhout tells WHMI the community really steps up on the Day of Caring and shows a tremendous amount of concern for neighbors and others and it seems as though there are a lot of people that just canât quite keep up with their home and maintenance. He says the economic times make it hard but the community is also getting older, and it can be tough to take care of things as people age. Last yearâs Day of Caring was dubbed a huge success with more than 1,300 shifts filled by community volunteers on 105 projects. A picnic is also held at Howell City Park every year for those who give of their time in between the morning and afternoon shifts. For more information, click on the link below. (JM)
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