United Way of Caring volunteers complete 23 projects in Wilton
Volunteers in Wilton completed 23 projects for local seniors and organizations during United Way of Muscatine’s Day of Caring, according to a news release.
Day of Caring exemplifies Living United when volunteers join with local civic and community groups to connect with others in the community who need help, the release says.
On May 10, more than 650 Wilton students and community members completed 23 projects during Wilton Day of Caring. This totaled 987 volunteer hours. Projects included yard cleanup at senior homes, trash, and yard debris pickup in local parks, painting picnic tables at Westview Park, planting trees in City Park and the Muscatine County Fairgrounds, helping clean up Muscatine County Fairground, and so much more! Completing these projects during Day of Caring makes such a difference in helping seniors stay in their homes and local nonprofit organizations get projects done that they did not have the resources to complete otherwise.
“What a great day. The planting at the fairgrounds was so well-organized and engaging for my 4th graders.,” said Kathy Stout, of Wilton Community Schools.
“I want to thank CDS this year for helping with my flower beds. It’s something I can’t do anymore but I still appreciate all my flowers. I thoroughly appreciate all the help I get,” said Geraldine Pedersen after volunteers cleaned out her flower beds.
After projects were completed in the morning, Arty’s provided lunch at a discount for all volunteers.
United Way of Muscatine hosts multiple Day of Caring events throughout the year for both students and employees. To learn more about Day of Caring and how you can help, contact Hilary Henke at hilary@unitedwaymuscatine.org or 563-263-5963.
About United Way of Muscatine
The mission of United Way of Muscatine is to mobilize resources to empower the greater Muscatine community to improve the lives of people in need.
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