Over 300 volunteers came out for the fourth annual Day of Caring event. Volunteers from around 40 businesses, as well as community members, helped out at nonprofit organizations in the community. Around 100 employees from Mercy Health rolled up their sleeves and jumped in on projects, like fixing up a playground, or painting a gym.
Mercy Health employee, Amy Marcum discussed why giving back to the community is so important to her.
“Well for us at Mercy Health our mission is to really improve the health and well being in the community, and obviously it is not only us that do it, but the amazing partners in the community. So this day is just a day to give back to those other agencies through United Way, but also there is a power in that. The whole sense of that power of caring.”
Nonprofits, such as the girl scouts that don't have the manpower to complete certain tasks are very appreciative of the work being done as part of the day of caring.
Outdoor Program Team Leader Vicki Proctor said, “Usually with a Ranger at a property, it’s just him, so he barely gets one project done at a time. So when we get a lot of people we can get so many of our projects done in one day, that would probably take a year to get to.”
Trisco Systems co-owner, Steve Walter understands the importance of giving back to the community that has gave him so much.
Steve Walter said, “We were born and raised in this community. United Way is a great part of the community, and this is just a way that we have chosen to try to give back.”
Although not their normal work, they are enjoying a different task that can be very rewarding.
Brian Walter, co-owner of Trisco Systems said, “Well we work hard every day for our business, so this is a chance for them to work for a better, bigger purpose. Not just for the company, but also for the community.”
