Hundreds of Volunteers Lend a Helping Hand at Day of Caring 

United Way of Greater Charlotte serves Union County residents through supporting housing stability, food security, access to health care, childhood literacy and mentoring programs with a special focus on supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In addition to supporting our resident-led impact strategy, we host an annual Day of Caring in Union County.  

This past weekend, nearly 400 volunteers came together to lend a helping hand to senior citizens and nonprofit organizations in the area to complete more than 50 outdoor projects. Groups from Atrium Health, Wingate University Athletics, Kiwanis of Monroe and many others came together to cut grass, weed flowerbeds, prune shrubs, remove trash, wash windows, clean gutters and help with painting.  

Before projects started, volunteers gathered in Irwin Belk Stadium at Wingate University for a Day of Caring kickoff celebration. The band played, cheerleaders performed, Michelle Marcano shared a Day of Caring testimonial and attendees heard remarks from United Way’s Senior Manager, Community Development of Union and Anson Counties Keanna Marsh.  

Thank you to David Sherwood and Wingate University, the Day of Caring committee members and to all the volunteers for dedicating your Saturday morning to lending a helping hand to our Union County neighbors. Our Annual Day of Caring isn’t just about the physical transformation that takes place at a home; it is about the impact we have when we are united for the greater good. 

A special thank you to our event sponsors, ATI Specialty Materials and Food Lion, as well as our media sponsors, WCNC Charlotte and The Enquirer Journal. 

Learn more about our work in Union County.