United Way of Henderson County and generous sponsor Pardee UNC Health Care are proud to partner with Henderson County Public Schools to host Day of Action on Friday, August 19th.
Day of Action is a county-wide morning of service to help our local schools get ready for the upcoming school year. Up to 600 volunteers are needed to work on 31 service projects at 24 schools and learning centers. Projects will include painting, cleaning playgrounds, mulching, and a variety of tasks to help our schools prepare for the start of the academic year. In addition to serving at local schools, volunteers are asked to donate school supplies for Henderson County students in need.
“Day of Action is back! We are thrilled to once again provide an in-person volunteer opportunity for our community to show its support for our incredible school teachers and the children they serve,” said Denise Cumbee Long, Executive Director of United Way of Henderson County. “We are grateful to partner once again with Pardee and Henderson County Public Schools, and we need hundreds of volunteers to come out and roll up their sleeves. Retirees, working professionals, families and kids, are all welcome!”
Interested volunteers can find registration and the service projects online by visiting United Way’s website at www.liveunitedhc.org/dayofaction. Volunteers who are registered online by July 22nd are guaranteed a free t-shirt.
Volunteers and community members are invited to review a list of essential school supplies posted on the website. These supplies for students in need will be share with all county schools. Everyone is encouraged to review the list and shop for supplies. Donated items may be brought to the school where you’re volunteering, or to Hendersonville Middle School (825 N Whitted St, Hendersonville, NC 28791) on August 19th between 8 am and 10 pm.
“Day of Action is the perfect kickoff event for the upcoming school year,” said John Bryant, outgoing Superintendent of Henderson County Public Schools who has been an engaged advocate for the day. “Service projects across our school system help to beautify our campuses, brighten our school buildings, and energize our school environments in preparation for the return of our students and staff. We are so very grateful to the hundreds of volunteers who help to make this event a countywide success.”
Visit www.liveunitedhc.org/dayofaction to register as a volunteer and find the perfect project to support. Any registration questions can be directed to Day of Action Liaison, Summer Stipe, at volunteer@liveunitedhc.org.
About United Way of Henderson County
United Way is advancing the common good by creating opportunities for a better life in Henderson County. If you would like more information or would like to make a donation, contact United Way of Henderson County at PO Box 487, Hendersonville, NC 28793, 828-692-1636, or visit online at liveunitedhc.org. You can also find UWHC on Facebook.
