When we talk about United Way many things go through folks minds. Sometimes it it helping others, or fundraising, while for others they may have heard of the organization but have no idea what they do. Here in Robeson County United Way supports 19 agencies that work at making a difference in our community. Without United Way's support we could not make the impacts in our community that we make.
The Day of Caring is one day that highlights change in the community. It is like a county wide community service day. This year there was a playground renovation, canned food drive, knit-in, planting, and more. Since United Way is such a strong supporter of 4-H, and we are all about some community service, we wanted to make sure we were 4-H strong. This year we coordinated a picnic table donation to the Knuckles Elementary playground renovation, two of our clubs donated canned food, our JMG's went to Hospice House to plant flowers on the grounds, and our own 4-H Agent helped organize the 6th annual knit in which involved many 4-H volunteers who knitted (crocheted and sewed) items for babies, cancer, and hospice patients.
All in all more than 10,000 lbs of food were donated, more than 100 items made as part of the knit in, and a playground no longer had crime scene tape draped over it and students have a safe place to play. What a great day it was. Way to Live United 4-H!
When we talk about United Way many things go through folks minds. Sometimes it it helping others, or fundraising, while for others they may have heard of the organization but have no idea what they do. Here in Robeson County United Way supports 19 agencies that work at making a difference in our community. Without United Way's support we could not make the impacts in our community that we make. 
The Day of Caring is one day that highlights change in the community. It is like a county wide community service day. This year there was a playground renovation, canned food drive, knit-in, planting, and more. Since United Way is such a strong supporter of 4-H, and we are all about some community service, we wanted to make sure we were 4-H strong. This year we coordinated a picnic table donation to the Knuckles Elementary playground renovation, two of our clubs donated canned food, our JMG's went to Hospice House to plant flowers on the grounds, and our own 4-H Agent helped organize the 6th annual knit in which involved many 4-H volunteers who knitted (crocheted and sewed) items for babies, cancer, and hospice patients. 
All in all more than 10,000 lbs of food were donated, more than 100 items made as part of the knit in, and a playground no longer had crime scene tape draped over it and students have a safe place to play. What a great day it was. Way to Live United 4-H!
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