On June 21st United Way of Marion County will join United Ways across the country in the first annual United Way Day of Action. This event is part of United Way’s new LIVE UNITED initiative and serves as a call-to-action for individuals to come together in collective efforts to make needed changes in their communities.
“Advancing the common good means recognizing that we are all connected and interdependent,” said Executive Director of United Way of Marion County Pam Stone. “It involves creating opportunities for a better life for all. When individuals, organizations, governments and businesses set aside their special interests and work together for the betterment of the community, we can make a difference. Living United means being part of that change.”
Here in Marion, United Way is partnering with Habitat of Humanity and Big Brothers/Big Sisters to create a Day of Action that will be about helping families to build their own homes and mentoring young people for a day in the process.
Call the United Way office to reserve a place, a t-shirt in your size and lunch. Bring a pair of gloves and a hammer. Other tools will be available, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own tool boxes as well.
The event begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and crews will be working all day. However, volunteers may participate all day or any part of the day they are available.
For more information or to sign up contact the United Way office at: 740-383-3108.
