United Way Sets 'Day of Action'

United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc. and partnering community organizations are gearing up for a busy day Sept 17th! The “Day of Action” is a day where volunteers from all walks of the community will join together to advance the common good on issues of education, income, and health. The “Day of Action” can help people make the connection on how their efforts will lead to a stronger community, whether it is reading to children, improving financial literacy, or cleaning the streets.

“This is a great day for community members to give back through volunteerism to the non-profits the Bradford Area,” state Megan Minich, Executive Director.

The United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc. has partnered with the following community organizations and agencies to make this a joint effort: YWCA of Bradford, Olean-Bradford YMCA, CARE for Children, the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, RSVP, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services, the Bradford Ecumenical Home/Chapel Ridge, and the Guidance Center. The United Way, along with these agencies will organize, plan, and execute the “Day of Action”. The day’s activities will include three main projects: street, park and neighborhood trash clean-up, a free children’s health carnival, and a stuff the truck supply drive.

Local non-profit, 501(c)3 organizations and health and human service agencies are encouraged to participate in the “Day of Action” and run their own volunteer projects on September 17. A project application form for agencies to fill out and request project assistance can be found on the United Way website at www.uwbanews.org or please contact the office at 814.362.6181. There is a deadline of August 1 for agencies to submit their request. Volunteers are also needed and encouraged to fill out a volunteer sign-up form on the website as well.

Local businesses, their employees, community members and the youth will play an important role in making this a successful day. The goal is to recruit over 200 volunteers to participate in this event.

To learn more about the United Way, visit the website at www.uwbanews.org.