United Way Days of Caring

In 1991, United Way of Allegheny County created Day of Caring. Since then, this once-a-year event has spread to communities nationwide and around the world, and mobilized hundreds of thousands of volunteers! Locally, strong demand has led to the growth of multiple, year-round Days of Caring so that more companies and volunteers can participate in giving back to our community.
The United Way Days of Caring program is at the heart of connecting hundreds of volunteers to local nonprofit organizations.  Participation remains strong.  In 2009:

• 126 projects completed
• 51 corporate partners
• 2,894 volunteers engaged
• 16,537 volunteer hours logged

Experience the Rewards of Volunteerism
Using its relationship with local agencies, United Way in partnership with Pittsburgh Cares matches volunteer groups with projects that fit their skills and interests. Volunteers have many choices, including the date/day, type of project, location, degree of physical labor and full or half-day time commitment.
Benefits to your organization:

• Showcase your organization's volunteer spirit while making a difference in your community.
• Improve employee morale and enthusiasm.
• Strengthen team building among employees.
• Feel more connected to your community and coworkers while working to help those in need.

That’s community impact! Participation in United Way Days of Caring volunteer projects continues to be an exciting, meaningful and often inspiring opportunity for companies to kick off their annual United Way campaign. 

For more information, contact Linda Jones at ljones@uwac.org or 412-456-6768.