Scheduled for Friday, Aug. 15, volunteer registration is now open and will run through Aug. 10. The United Way will be connecting individuals, families, corporate teams and other groups with more than 15 hands-on service projects at local nonprofits, schools and other agencies. Each project is designed to help the organizations advance their missions through support with tasks like landscaping, painting, organizing, cleaning and general maintenance.

“This initiative is a powerful example of how we can mobilize the caring power of our community for meaningful, viable impact,” said Katie Castro, United Way of Chautauqua County advancement director.. “When you register for Day of Caring, you’re doing more than giving a few hours of your time — you’re helping United Way support families at every stage of life.”

All projects are three hours long. Morning projects will run from 9 a..m to noon with afternoon projects running from 1 to 4 p.m.

Every volunteer will receive a Day of Caring t-shirt to wear at their project site. United Way’s 2025 Day of Caring is sponsored by Refresco and Fidelis.

United Way of Chautauqua County’s 2025 Day of Caring volunteer event will mobilize individuals, families, and corporate teams to complete hands-on projects at schools, nonprofits, and other community organizations across Chautauqua County.

For more information, visit UnitedWayCHQ.org, text “CaringCHQ” to 41444 or contact Eric Rinaldo by emailing erinaldo@uwayscc.org or calling 716-483-1561.

A volunteer lends a hand during a community service project — the kind of impact which hundreds of participants will make during United Way of Chautauqua County’s first-ever Day of Caring to be held on Friday, August 15.