8/22/13 - Livingston County received a makeover from 107 different community service projects yesterday for the United Way Day of Caring. The 12th annual event worked to address critical needs for Livingston County residents with the help of volunteers. Outdoor sheds at the Pregnancy Helpline in Brighton were painted by Howell High School 10th graders who are apart of student council. 10th grade student council adviser, Gabrielle DiNatale, oversaw the group and tells WHMI the students have gone over and above. The Livingston County United Way focuses on three areas: Every Child Ready, Community Wellness and Financial Stability. For every $1 donated, $2.12 goes back to needed local services. One of the local services that received attention was the St. Johnâs Episcopal Church in Howell, which was serviced by the Howell High School Varsity Tennis team. St. Johnâs was improved with yard work, such as cutting branches and cleaning the playground area. The church was also touched up from the inside out, which included the cleaning of 52 windows. Lindsay Silver, coach of the tennis team, tells WHMI volunteering is important for the team. Last year, 1,300 volunteer shifts took over 105 worksites, assisting 32 non-profit organizations. The Livingston County United Way began recruiting volunteers back in January and continued to do so leading up to yesterday, proving it is never too late or too early to get involved. (DK)
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