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
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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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Community Safety & Grounds Improvement Project
Southern MBC
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Continue support for rescued farm animals
The Haven at Skanda
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Conservation Work
Hunter Hollow Bunny Bed and Breakfast
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Butterfly Garden of HOPE - Help Needed
Hope for Bereaved, Inc.
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Celebrate you Day at CCA CUSE Center
Center for Community Alternatives, Inc.
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Groundskeeping for Day of Caring
Clear Path for Veterans
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Brushes, Bolts & Better Spaces: Downtown YMCA
YMCA of Central New York
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Coloring Our Community: Manlius YMCA Paint & Refresh Project
YMCA of Central New York
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Shine Inside & Out: North YMCA Beautification Project
YMCA of Central New York
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Northwest YMCA Beautification & Facility Refresh Project
YMCA of Central New York
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Fresh Coats, Lasting Impact
YMCA of Central New York
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
