United Way works year round to create opportunities for people to become connected and involved in the community. We understand that individuals want to give back to their communities not only through financial support, but also by volunteering. Whether tutoring a child, planting a garden, painting a community center or feeding the homeless, the gift of time and care is a significant part of strengthening the lives and neighborhoods around us. Each September, thousands of volunteers spread their goodwill throughout the capital region for the month of caring .
Volunteers work together in teams on projects that make a visible difference.
During the holiday season, caring volunteers through United Way s gifts of love program collect and distribute gift and food baskets to the people most in need. United Way also helps to bring mentoring into children s lives on a year round basis and works hard to strengthen the programs serving this cause. Finally, the involvement of many volunteers in United Way s funding process is vital in determining how the dollars raised for the Community Care Fund are directed towards effective community programs. United Way provides everyone an opportunity to have a hand in changing and empowering the community.