A Special Day of Caring - United Way of Southwestern PA

– A SPECIAL DAY OF CARING –

JUNE 20, 2020

Making a difference is right at hand

Maintaining social distance doesn’t mean we can’t come together as a community. Join individuals and families all over the area to create much-needed Care Packages for people struggling especially during the Covid-19 crisis. Follow these 4 steps and fill out the form to sign up for your virtual volunteer project.

STEP 1

Choose one of these 4 easy-to-do care projects:

Summer Activity Kits for Kids

With camps and childcare programs being cancelled, families need to keep their kids busy while practicing social distancing over the summer months.

Kits may include coloring books, bubbles, crayons, markers or any other activity along with crayons or pens. Volunteers are encouraged to be thoughtful and creative as they assemble their kit.

Fun tip – Buy a blank book or notebook and add a writing/drawing prompt for each page or create a scavenger hunt for kids to write down what they find and write a story about their adventure! Include all items in a large gallon size bag.

Get Started

Personal Protection Pack

Families and Seniors need your help to stay healthy and safe. You can either buy face masks or if you’re feeling crafty, sew them!

People also need disinfectant wipes, disposable gloves and hand sanitizer. Collect them all in a sealed gallon size bag.

Get Started

“I Care” Card for a Senior

Even before the Covid-19 outbreak, many of our elderly neighbors experience feelings of isolation and loneliness.

You can brighten their spirits with a short note of encouragement. Tell them about yourself, share a positive thought, and let them know that you and your family wish them well during this time.

A handmade note is always welcome, but feel free to download and print a card to get you started.

Get Started

Baby Supplies Pack

Families who have lost wages have to make sacrifices. But with an infant or toddler in the home, there are always necessities such as diapers and wipes that they can’t go without.

Your donation of a pack of diapers (size 2-6), a package of wipes and a bottle of hand sanitizer will make a difference to a financially struggling family.

Get Started

Summer Activity Kits for Kids

With camps and childcare programs being cancelled, families need to keep their kids busy while practicing social distancing over the summer months.

Kits may include coloring books, bubbles, crayons, markers or any other activity along with crayons or pens. Volunteers are encouraged to be thoughtful and creative as they assemble their kit.

Get Started

Personal Protection Pack

Families and Seniors need your help to stay healthy and safe. You can either buy face masks or if you’re feeling crafty, sew them!

People also need disinfectant wipes, disposable gloves and hand sanitizer. Collect them all in a sealed gallon size bag.

Get Started

“I Care” Card for a Senior

Even before the Covid-19 outbreak, many of our elderly neighbors experience feelings of isolation and loneliness.

You can brighten their spirits with a short note of encouragement. Tell them about yourself, share a positive thought, and let them know that you and your family wish them well during this time.

A handmade note is always welcome, but feel free to download and print a card to get you started.

Get Started

Baby Supplies Pack

Families who have lost wages have to make sacrifices. But with an infant or toddler in the home, there are always necessities such as diapers and wipes that they can’t go without.

Your donation of a pack of diapers (size 2-6), a package of wipes and a bottle of hand sanitizer will make a difference to a financially struggling family.

Get Started

STEP 2

Fill out the Day of Caring form and invite your family to join in the fun.

*Required.

STEP 3

Please share the fun to your social media channels by posting photos of you, your family and friends volunteering.

Use the hashtag #UnitedWayCares, tag @unitedwayswpa and encourage your fellow volunteers to do the same!

STEP 4

Bring your Care Package(s) to one of our contactless drop-off locations on
Saturday, June 20 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)

Butler County Office: 407 West Jefferson Street, Butler, PA 16001
Westmoreland County Office: 1101 Old Salem Road #101, Greensburg, PA 15601
Allegheny County Office: 1300 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

United Way will pass on donated items to agency partners.
Just drive up and our volunteers (wearing masks and gloves) will facilitate your contactless drop-off.
For questions, please contact Michelle Messer, michelle.messer@unitedwayswpa.org or 412-456-6783

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