United Way Day of Caring 2026
Join us for the annual United Way Day of Caring, the largest community-wide day of volunteering in Central New York!
Find all volunteer opportunities here for our annual Day of Caring on Thursday, August 6th, 2025!
FAQ Pages
Interested in volunteering as an individual or team? Click here to learn how.
Agencies - have you posted your volunteer need(s) yet? Click here to get started.
QUESTIONS?
We're here to help!
Katie Hanlon, Chief Community Officer: khanlon@unitedway-cny.org (315) 428-2200
Elisabeth Osei-Kwame, Volunteer Administrator: eoseikwame@unitedway-cny.org (315) 428-2210
Needs
| Icon | Need/Agency | Date/Time | Actions |
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Become a trained climate advocate with AGREE
Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE)
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Happens On Aug 5, 2026 | ||
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Preparation for Backpack Giveaway and Energy Efficiency Workshops
EnergySmart CNY
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Welcome Home Project
House Of Psalms 23, Inc.
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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The Big Southwest Center Clean: Day 3 of 3!
Syracuse Model Neighborhood Facility (Syracuse Community Connections)
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Happens On Aug 8, 2026 | ||
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Day of Caring at the OHA
Onondaga Historical Association Museum & Research Center
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Support Dunbar’s Mission – Volunteer with Us
Dunbar Center (aka Dunbar Association)
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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The Big Southwest Center Clean: Day 1 of 3!
Syracuse Model Neighborhood Facility (Syracuse Community Connections)
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Mulch, Plant, & Pitch in
Salt City Harvest Farm, Inc.
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Painting at Westcott Community Center (Day of Caring 2026)
Westcott Community Center
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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United Way Day of Caring at the Farm
ARISE at the Farm
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Lunch Meal Service
Rescue Mission
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Breakfast Meal Service
Rescue Mission
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
