Join United Way in closing gaps and creating opportunities so everyone succeeds.
Together, we are United to End Poverty.
In observation of International Day to Eradicate Poverty on October 17,
sign up for a United Way 860CARES project today!
E-mail: info@unitedway.org | Phone: 860.493.6800
Available 860CARES Projects:
Please identify a first and second choice for project preference. Projects are on a first-come, first-served basis. United Way will follow up with a confirmation email and a registration link within three to five business days.
Campus Improvement and Pickleball with Residents
Wednesday, October 8 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m | Unionville
Seeking a group of 15 volunteers to assist with fall clean-up beautification and host a pickleball activity
Rooted in Action
Wednesday, October 8 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m | Hartford
Seeking a group of 50 volunteers to revitalize vacant lots with hydroponics to co-create productive hubs that produce food, increase access to nutritious options, and contribute to the development of the North End of Hartford.
Maternal Health Conference
Friday, October 10 | 7:30 – 11:30 a.m | Hartford
Seeking a group of 10 volunteers to assist the registration area and check-in visitors.
Making Houses into Homes
Wednesday, October 8 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m | West Hartford
Seeking a group of 12 volunteers to pick-up furniture donations and/or deliver furniture to folks moving out of homelessness and into housing.
Operation Bright Space
Wednesday, October 8 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m | Hartford
Seeking a group of 10 volunteers to brighten up our space to in turn brighten our students’ futures. Volunteers will help organize the art room, kitchen, and other working spaces to make finding materials easily accessible.
Day of Painting
Friday, October 10 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m | Hartford
Seeking 10 volunteers to brighten up our offices and classrooms with fresh paint.
*Note: Additional project dates, as well as kit project options, may be available upon request.
Contact: Phil Blonski at pblonski@unitedwayinc.org or 860.493.1132