6/4/14 - The largest single-day volunteerism event in Livingston County is set for later this summer. The 13th annual Day of Caring will be held on Wednesday, August 20th, as officials with the Livingston County United Way encourage everyone from high school students to retirees to volunteer for community assistance projects, which include sprucing up area parks and recreational facilities, painting, minor general repairs at senior citizens homes, visits with area shut-ins and cleaning up and improving area playgrounds. Over the years the community service âblitzâ has grown substantially with last yearâs event logging over 1,300 volunteer shifts at 107 different work sites. And as they have in the past, Citizens Insurance is offering challenge grants to encourage local youth to volunteer for the Day of Caring. Groups who participate have the opportunity to receive a grant of either $500 or $1,000. Grants will be awarded to outstanding teams based on percentage of participation, effort and impact as described by recipients, or other factors as determined by Citizens Insurance and Day of Caring leadership. In addition to recruiting volunteers, the Day of Caring committee is also looking for work sites for this yearâs event, including area non-profit organizations, church facilities, and/or individuals needing assistance, where volunteers can lend their time and skills. Youâll find complete details at the United Wayâs website a link for which is posted below. (JK)
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