2010 Day of Caring

On May 26 representatives from our partner agencies, local businesses, and the community gathered at Friendship Industries for the annual Appreciation Breakfast and to kick-start the Day of Caring.  Over 300 volunteers from 30 local businesses lent their muscle and gave a day to take part in volunteer projects at 20 of our partner agencies.

The event was sponsored by:  Digerati, Dynamic Aviation, Lowe's & Merck.

 

                                                           

                                                                           Tyson Foods

               BB&T                                                    RR Donnelley                               WHSV-TV3

                   Cargill                                        Dynamic Aviation                     Farmers & Merchants Bank

  James Madison University                           NewBridge Bank                           Pilgrim's Pride

       Rockingham Group                                    RR Donnelley                             Bridgewater College

                Costco                                                  JC Penney                                Merck & MillerCoors

         Merck & MillerCoors                             Rockingahm County                       SSHS/Valiance

Stern & Heatwole Financial Group              United Bank                           Walmart Distribution Center

Not Pictured:

Lowe's, RMH, Virginia Poultry Groweres Coop, Blue Ridge Insurance, Blauch Brothers.

2009 Day of Caring

On May 20 over 200 people from 19 local businesses came together to volunteer thier time and talents to 13 United Way partner agencies.  The day began with a kick off rally at Court Square Theater along with a flash mob on the side lawn of the court house. 

The event was sponsored by:  Lowes, Cargill Distribution, Cargill Timberville and Merck.

   

      Camp Still Meadows                             First Step                             Generations Crossing

   

        Mercy House                               Skyline Literacy                                     VPAS

      Friendship Industries                Rebuilding Together                            VPAS

Blue Ridge Legal Services                           Center for Marriage and Family Counseling 

Center for Marriage and Family Counseling

 

2008 Days of Caring

United Way aspires to be the ideal partner for people who want to make a real difference in the community. United Way Days of Caring is one way this goal is accomplished. Volunteers are matched with Community Partners to complete projects throughout the year. This year's Days of Caring Began May 21, 2008.

 Sandal House

 

            

Wal-Mart Distribution employees volunteered to participate in our annual Day of Caring. They requested a special project that would last more than one day because they wanted all shifts to have the opportunity to participate. After contacting our partner agencies, Sandal House, Mery House's new teen mother home, became the perfect fit. 

       

  Big Brothers Big Sisters      Friendship Industries                Blue Ridge Legal Services

        

        Roberta Webb                         United Way                           Generations Crossing