HOLLYWOOD, MD — For those interested in serving the community in a unique way, United Way of Calvert County is hosting their annual Day of Caring Sept. 14.
It brings together employees from local businesses to volunteer at the following partner agencies: The Adult Day Care Center, The ARC of Southern Maryland, Ann Marie Sculpture Garden and Art Center, Barstow Acres Children’s Center, Calvert County Nursing Center, Calvert Hospice, Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry, Christmas in April, East John Youth Center, End Hunger in Calvert County, Farming 4 Hunger, Humane Society, Project Echo, Southern MD College Access Network, SMTCCAC (Friendly Health Services), CareNet Pregnancy Center and United Way of Calvert County.
Local residents and employees have the opportunity to spend a workday engaging in meaningful volunteer projects at United Way partner agencies to see how United Way dollars are working to meet the needs of our community, said event coordinators.
There are many benefits to participating in the program, as listed according to their web site.
- Companies benefit from enhanced marketing opportunities and rejuvenate a better reputation as a corporate good neighbor and community leader.
- Volunteers experience the needs of the community and feel the satisfaction that comes with making a difference.
- The community becomes revitalized as volunteers mobilize to improve the quality of life in the local area.
For more information about the volunteer opportunities, check out this website.
For more information about the event, call 410-535-2000 or email uwadmin@unitedwaycalvert.com.