SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
The United Way Day of Caring is the largest one-day volunteer event in central West Virginia. It brings together hundreds of volunteers to make a meaningful impact on nonprofit organizations and human service providers across Kanawha, Putnam, Boone, Braxton, Clay, and Logan counties. Both on-site and virtual volunteer opportunities will be available.
The 20thh ANNUAL DAY OF CARING will be on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 9 am to 3 pm.
Stay tuned for special announcements as we celebrate the 20th year of Day of Caring, highlighting the long-lasting partnerships between dedicated volunteers and community agencies.
All volunteers will be required to sign a waiver.
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
More Than Just a Day!
Celebrating 20 years of:
- The spirit & value of volunteerism
- The power & impact of United Way’s mission
- Positive community relationships
- Developing contacts between volunteers, agencies & workplaces
- Rolling up our sleeves and working together for a difference
PROJECT REGISTRATION
Project registrations will open on June 11 and will be accepted until August 6, 2025 at midnight.
Any non-profit or human services organization whose work positively impacts or benefits the community at large is eligible to submit a project for consideration.
PROJECT REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JUNE 11, 2025
PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE:
- Carpentry/Restoration/Maintenance
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Lawn update; weeding, mulching, branch collection
- Painting
- Sorting clothing and donations
- Trail building and maintenance
- Vehicle wash and cleaning (agency)
- Indoor activities
- Outdoor activities
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE FAQ's FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECT INFORMATION AND IDEAS
2025 VIRTUAL PROJECT
20 Years of CAN!
Join us in supporting our community by donating non-perishable food items to our canned food drive. Your contributions will help local families in need and fight food insecurity throughout the region. Every CAN makes a difference!
- Support families and individuals in need.
- Strengthens the United Way of CWV's food pantry.
- Fills food gaps and fights food insecurity
- Increase awareness about poverty in the community
- Connects vulnerable people and families to necessary resources
We will also provide a list to all Day of Caring Team Leaders.
VOLUNTEER/TEAM REGISTRATION
Individual/Team Registration will open June 10, and will be accepted until August 16, 2024 at midnight.
TEAM REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JUNE 10, 2024
PROJECT AND VOLUNTEER PACKET
Projects and Teams will have match meetings and trainings on 09/04/2024 at 12 pm and again on 09/05/2024 at 10:30 am & 2:30 pm at the United Way office.
GET STARTED
If you have any questions, contact Katharina Fritzler at 304.340.3521 or kfritzler@unitedwaycwv.org