United Way of Lee County’s Day of Caring is Sept. 23

DIXON – The United Way Day of Caring celebrates volunteerism throughout Lee County by bringing together teams from local businesses, schools, churches, civic groups and families to complete projects and have a significant influence on the nonprofit community.

This event is a team builder for groups and allows volunteers to see firsthand the work accomplished by the nonprofits in Lee County.

Held Saturday, Sept. 23, the United Way Day of Caring begins with a kickoff event in the Dixon High School parking lot. Then, volunteers will head out to more than 10 project sites. Projects will include painting, landscaping, cleaning, planting a garden and general upkeep.

“United Way of Lee County organizes [the] Day of Caring each year,” said Ashley Richter, United Way of Lee County’s executive director. “This event is an incredible collaboration between volunteers and community organizations. What’s really special about this event is the volunteers that work so hard to make positive, long-lasting community change. It’s wonderful.”

The Day of Caring helps people across Lee County unite to help nonprofit organizations that do so much for their neighbors, Richter said. It’s a day when the United Way mantra, “Live United,” is put into action, she said.

Those interested in volunteering can visit www.unitedwayofleecounty.org to register. For additional information, call the United Way of Lee County at 815-284-3339 or email Richter at arichter@uwleeco.org.