United Way of West Florida will hold its 28th Annual Day of Caring on Friday, February 25.
This year more than 500 individuals have registered to roll up their sleeves for Day of Caring. They will complete projects at 29 nonprofit agencies and schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
The organizations getting help rely on Day of Caring to get important projects done.
“Magdalene’s is so grateful for this opportunity to be a part of United Way of West Florida Day of Caring,” said Jackie Bell, Magdalene’s board member. “This is our first year participating, and the process has been seamless. We will be able to accomplish in one day what would otherwise take weeks.”
“An unexpected benefit is extending the reach of our mission,” said Bell. “Participation in United Way Day of Caring will allow us to showcase Magdalene’s Gifts & Gatherings and the gardens of Beyond the Garden Gate to residents in Escambia County as well as Santa Rosa.”
This year 35 different companies and civic groups are sending volunteer teams out to work on Day of Caring projects. Those volunteers, and the companies they work for, know Day of Caring is a way they can make our community stronger.
“Our team members are always quick to roger up when it comes to giving back,” said Todd Phillips, Mortgage Loans Operations Manager at Navy Federal Credit Union and UWWF Board Member. “United Way’s Day of Caring is truly a highlight of our year because we get to serve as boots on the ground in our communities and help where it’s needed most.”
Since 1993, United Way of West Florida has coordinated more than 28,000 volunteers to complete projects across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Thank you to our Day of Caring Sponsors. Without you, this day would not be possible!
