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United Way seeks volunteers for Days of Caring

By Lightning Reports, Published: April 3, 2023

The United Way of Henderson County is seeking volunteers for the 2023 Days of Caring, the two-day event in which the community comes together to help nonprofits.

Nearly 400 volunteers are needed to work on 38 projects at 25 nonprofit agencies on Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13. For the gardener, projects include mulching, planting and landscaping. For the handy-person, there is painting, small repairs, and construction. Food pantries and thrift stores need help organizing and stocking products.
Individuals, families, civic clubs, corporate teams and others are all encouraged to participate. Volunteers can choose half or full day projects on either Friday or Saturday or both days.

An added component to this year’s Days of Caring is a fundraiser supporting 13 local food pantries. Hunger persists in our community, with 14,000 individuals in Henderson County, including 3,480 children, experiencing food insecurity. That number represents 12.7% of the county's population. Food costs have risen 16% since 2020 and are up 10% in 2022 alone. With the rising costs of food and other expenses, many residents are struggling to make ends meet. The fundraising effort will support 13 food pantries. Those wishing to donate can text UWCARES to the number 71777 or visit LiveUnitedHC.org/DaysofCaring to make a gift online. Every dollar donated will be doubled through a matching gift provided by a generous donor.

To find registration instructions and the donations portal visit www.liveunitedhc.org/daysofcaring. Volunteers who are registered online by April 10 are guaranteed a free t-shirt. Any questions may be directed to volunteer@liveunitedhc.org, or by phone at 828-692-1636 x1103.