Day of Caring

Stay tuned for more details about this impactful event, including our morning breakfast gathering before we head out into the community to complete service projects together.

United Way of Utah County’s Day of Caring showcases the power of collective action and corporate partnerships. In 2024, over 1,500 volunteers from 42 companies came together to complete impactful projects across Utah County—beautifying schools, revitalizing community centers, and enhancing public spaces.

Held annually on the second Thursday of September, Day of Caring is our largest corporate volunteer event. Organizations from across the county unite to complete more than 60 service projects, strengthening our community through teamwork and service.

Looking for a meaningful team-building experience? Want to make a lasting impact? Contact our Day of Caring liaison to learn how your organization can get involved:

Caroline Glissmeyer

carolineg@unitedwayuc.org

1. Assess

Organizations such as schools, city parks, and nonprofits submit their needs to United Way. We receive requests from locations across the county, often for facility maintenance that supports essential services like education, healthcare, childcare, literacy, and food security. Common projects include painting blacktop games at elementary schools, leading reading and STEM activities with children, and maintaining outdoor spaces.

2. Rally

United Way corporate partners and other organizations are invited to provide volunteers and funding for projects. Any business or group in Utah County can participate. Organizations with specialized skills—such as construction, roofing, and HVAC—are especially valuable for projects that require skilled labor and expertise.

3. Connect

Volunteer organizations are matched with projects that best align with their preferences. United Way considers factors like location, cost, group size, indoor/outdoor work, and the cause being served to ensure an optimal match for each organization, maximizing impact and volunteer engagement.

4. Prep

Volunteers connect with a project representative to discuss specific needs and logistics. Together, they plan what must be done in advance to ensure a smooth experience on the Day of Caring, allowing teams to be well-prepared and equipped for their service projects.

5. Serve

Volunteer teams kick off the Day of Caring with a breakfast hosted by United Way before heading to their project sites. Volunteers then dive into their service work, completing impactful projects that strengthen the community—most of which are finished by noon.