On September 13, United Way of Marshall County kicked off its 19th Annual Day of Caring and Campaign Kick-off Breakfast at the First Baptist Church of Albertville with approximately 430 community members in attendance. Day of Caring is United Way’s largest one-day volunteer event and brings community volunteers face-to-face with local nonprofit agencies and community organizations.
More than 500 volunteers came together this year from 55 companies and organizations throughout Marshall County to collectively change our community for the better by donating their time and a multitude of supplies to complete 105 projects. Day of Caring also boasted several individuals, retirees and families that volunteered for projects. In addition, 15 companies held a casual day and supported Day of Caring by making the event t-shirts available to their employees.
Day of Caring sponsors included: Peoples Independent Bank, Edward Jones, Redstone Federal Credit Union, Tyson, Davis Lee Companies, Total Dental Care, Parker, Publix and First Bank Mortgage Partners.
“We are always overwhelmed by the support from the community of this event. It makes a great impact on the nonprofit agencies that are working so hard in Marshall County and making a difference in so many lives.” said United Way Executive Director Carrie Thomas. “Many thanks to everyone that participated in this year’s Day of Caring.”
Day of Caring also kicked off United Way’s 2016/2017 fundraising campaign. Armed with the theme, “Be the One”, this year’s campaign is led by Campaign Chair Steve Knowles. This year’s campaign goal of $750,000 was also announced. Thanks to 22 pacesetter companies, 40.5 percent or about $303,650 has been already been pledged toward meeting this year’s goal. United Way’s fundraising campaign runs from August 1 through November 15. All money raised stays in Marshall County and enables United Way and its partner agencies to provide assistance for local residents in need.
Day of Caring Participating Companies, Organizations and Individuals:
2-1-1/First Call for Help
4-H Clubs of Marshall County
Alabama Teachers Credit Union
Albertville City Schools
Albertville Civitan Club
Arab Police Department
BancorpSouth
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Boaz Gifted Education Program
Branchwater Village
Brookdale Senior Living
Cadence Bank
CAJA of Marshall County
CASA of Marshall County
Child Advocacy Center
Citizens Bank & Trust
City of Albertville
City of Boaz
Clay Irrigation
Davis Lee Companies/AlaTrade Foods
District Attorney's Office
Earthlink Business
Edward Jones
Family Security Credit Union
Guntersville Sunrise Rotary Club
HFI, LLC
Hospice of Marshall County/Shepherd’s Cove
MainStreet Family Urgent Care
Marshall County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Marshall County Commission
Marshall County DHR
Marshall County Youth Advocate Programs
McLaughlin & Edmondson
Mitchell Grocery Corporation
Laina and Cody Nugent and Family
Paragon
Parker-Hannifin
Peoples Independent Bank
Progress Rail Services
Propac Images
Randy Jones and Associates
Regions Bank
Sand Mountain Toyota
Sarrell Dental
Snead State Phi Theta Kappa
Snead State SGA
Total Dental Care
Tyson Foods
United Way of Marshall County
Vantage Bank
Wealth Solutions Group
Weathers Furniture
Wells Fargo
Woodforest National Bank
WQSB/Power 107.5