On Friday June 20, volunteers throughout the community came together in support of United Way of Summit County’s “Day of Action.” The event, formerly known as “Day of Caring,” was a tremendous success. Nearly 1,100 people donated their time and effort to help at various non-profit organizations throughout Akron and Summit County.
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The day began with a Kickoff Rally/Celebration at Jerry Shaw Jewish Community Center at 8 a.m. After a continental breakfast, first, second and third place prizes were presented for the “Creative Arts Contest.” The theme for the contest was “Everyone Can Make a Difference.”
Following a brief address from United Way of Summit County Board of Trustees Chair Thom Mandel, and United Way’s 2008 Campaign Chair Theresa Carter, all of the volunteers assembled for a unique photo opportunity. It was an inspiration to see so many people in one place wearing their Live United tee-shirts.
With the sun shinning in the bright-blue sky, it was a perfect day to work outdoors. Volunteers from First Energy, OMNOVA Solutions, WAKR/WONE/WQMX, and many others, headed out to 109 different sites to work for the day. Some of the non-profit organizations that received assistance included United Disability Services, YMCA Riverfront Facility, and Hattie Larlham Supported Living.
“After seeing first-hand the real differences these non-profit agencies make in people’s lives, the generous organizations who encourage their associates to volunteer their time on Day of Action gain a greater understanding of community needs and resources. More than $100,000 in volunteer services is pro.JPG)
vided to these organizations,” said United Way of Summit County President Bob Kulinski.
A tremendous amount of care and effort went into making Day of Action the success that it was. It was amazing to see how seemingly small acts of kindness can have such a large impact on a community, especially when those acts are united and organized. Suffice it to say, Day of Action more than lived up to its new name.
United Way of Summit County improves lives by mobilizing community assets for health and human services. For more information, call (330)762-7601, visit our website at http://www.uwsummit.org/ or write to us at United Way of Summit County, 90 N. Prospect St., P.O. Box 1260, Akron, Ohio 44309-1260.
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The day began with a Kickoff Rally/Celebration at Jerry Shaw Jewish Community Center at 8 a.m. After a continental breakfast, first, second and third place prizes were presented for the “Creative Arts Contest.” The theme for the contest was “Everyone Can Make a Difference.”
Following a brief address from United Way of Summit County Board of Trustees Chair Thom Mandel, and United Way’s 2008 Campaign Chair Theresa Carter, all of the volunteers assembled for a unique photo opportunity. It was an inspiration to see so many people in one place wearing their Live United tee-shirts.
With the sun shinning in the bright-blue sky, it was a perfect day to work outdoors. Volunteers from First Energy, OMNOVA Solutions, WAKR/WONE/WQMX, and many others, headed out to 109 different sites to work for the day. Some of the non-profit organizations that received assistance included United Disability Services, YMCA Riverfront Facility, and Hattie Larlham Supported Living.
“After seeing first-hand the real differences these non-profit agencies make in people’s lives, the generous organizations who encourage their associates to volunteer their time on Day of Action gain a greater understanding of community needs and resources. More than $100,000 in volunteer services is pro
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vided to these organizations,” said United Way of Summit County President Bob Kulinski.A tremendous amount of care and effort went into making Day of Action the success that it was. It was amazing to see how seemingly small acts of kindness can have such a large impact on a community, especially when those acts are united and organized. Suffice it to say, Day of Action more than lived up to its new name.
United Way of Summit County improves lives by mobilizing community assets for health and human services. For more information, call (330)762-7601, visit our website at http://www.uwsummit.org/ or write to us at United Way of Summit County, 90 N. Prospect St., P.O. Box 1260, Akron, Ohio 44309-1260.
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