United Way of Deschutes County announce the 16th Annual Days of Caring. Over 800 volunteers from local businesses will lend a hand to 50 projects throughout Deschutes County. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up before the event, as there are limited projects available for drop-ins.
WHEN: Friday, May 11, 2012 and Saturday, May 12, 2012
WHERE: All over Deschutes County, Home Base is Faith Christian Center (1049 NE 11th Street, Bend).
Day of Caring Volunteer Drop In Lunch – Friday only
Faith Christian Center (1049 NE 11th Street, across from Pilot Butte Drive In, in Bend)
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Bend: FRIDAY, May 11th, 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
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Agency |
Description |
Volunteer Team |
|
Bethlehem Inn 3705 N. Highway 97 |
Painting the dining room. |
The Bulletin, one community volunteer. |
|
Deschutes Children’s Foundation – East Campus. 2125 NE Daggett Ln. |
Landscaping, cleaning inside. |
St. Charles, TRG Customer Solutions. |
Bend: FRIDAY, May 11th, 1 – 5 p.m.
|
Agency |
Description |
Volunteer Team |
|
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery 2125 NE Daggett Ln. |
Deep clean classrooms, wash windows, organize supplies. |
PacificSource Health Plans |
|
Bend’s Community Center 1036 NE 5th Street |
Paint outside if nice, inside if rainy. |
The Bulletin |
Redmond: FRIDAY, May 11th, 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
|
Agency |
Description |
Volunteer Team |
|
Edwin Brown Education Ctr. 850 W. Antler Avenue |
Painting inside and out. |
Redmond Garden Club/AAUW |
|
Boys & Girls Club 1379 SW 15th Street |
Multiple projects |
Multiple teams |
Bend: SATURDAY, May 12th, 2012, 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
|
Agency |
Description |
Volunteer Team |
|
Alyce Hatch Center 1406 NW Juniper St. |
Light landscaping |
SELCO Community Credit Union |
|
Jones Neighborhood Center 2640 Jones Road |
Painting, gardening, kid friendly projects |
City of Bend, St. Francis School |
Redmond: SATURDAY, May 12th, 2012, 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
|
Agency |
Description |
Volunteer Team |
|
NeighborImpact 2303 SW 1st |
Landscaping |
Central Electric Cooperative |
BACKGROUND: The United Way of Deschutes County matched over 800 volunteers from local businesses with 50 projects in Deschutes County. Volunteer teams from area businesses and individual volunteers not only see the needs of the community through working with service agencies, but they also play a part in meeting the agencies’ needs. Days of Caring provides an opportunity for individuals to share their talents and give back to the community at the same time. The 16th Annual Days of Caring is sponsored by SELCO Community Credit Union.
Note: If you plan on visiting a project and would like to speak to a United Way Staff Member, please contact Sara Rishforth at 907-230-5300.
