Day of Caring

 

 

Fourth Annual Day of Caring
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, August 1, 2024

A Day of Caring is an opportunity for volunteers to sign-up and tackle projects at nonprofits serving Cayuga County residents. Projects range from painting, stair repair, administrative work, gardening, and more!

During last year's Day of Caring, nearly 220 volunteers completed 16 different projects across Cayuga County in Fair Haven, Auburn, Aurora, Poplar Ridge, and King Ferry. Our goal is to see this event grow into more regions of Cayuga County!

PROJECT REGISTRATION & VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP IS LIVE!

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be 10+ years of age
     
  • Youth 10 - 17 years of age, adult guardian (18+) is required to volunteer with child(ren)
     
  • Signed waiver and photo release form must be attached when you submit your volunteer registration
     
  • Individuals can register by themselves
     
  • Up to 15 individuals (youth and adults) can register as a team - teams can consist of family members, friends, and/or colleagues 
     
  • Volunteer registration deadline is July 19th. To guarantee a Day of Caring t-shirt, the volunteer registration deadline is June 28th. 

PROJECT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must physically be within Cayuga County

     

  • Open to 501(c)3 organizations and community spaces such as libraries and parks
     

  • Must have an on-site coordinator for the duration of the event
     

  • Projects can be half-day (4 hours) or day-long (6+ hours)
     

  • Rain / inclement weather plan

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION CLOSED
PROJECT REGISTRATION CLOSED

COUNTY NORTH PROJECTS
Fair Haven, Cato, Meridian, Port Byron, Weedsport

- Town of Montezuma Heritage Park, Montezuma
Weeding Butterfly Garden, Cleaning Hiking Trails, and Fallen Branch Removal 
 

- ARISE, Mentz
Ramp Build

COUNTY CENTRAL
PROJECTS
Auburn, Sennett, Fleming, Owasco, Throop, Aurelius

- Blood Drive, Auburn
Collaboration of American Red Cross & Cayuga Community College

- Cancer Screening, Auburn
Collaboration of Auburn YMCA & Cortland County Health Department

- PERC Case Mansion, Auburn
Landscaping and yard clean up

- SCAT Van, Auburn
Deep cleaning vans, inside and out

- The Salvation Army, Auburn
Deep cleaning building and chapel, pantry organization, and lawn work

- Cayuga Centers, Auburn
Preparing relationship building activities and crafts for visitation room

- Hillside Family Agencies, Sennett
Beautification of Campus Grounds

- Loretto at the Commons on St. Anthony
Sir Snakes-A-Lot

- Seymour Library, Auburn
Cleaning and Organizing Family Room, Boiler Room, and Staff Spaces

- Auburn Public Library, Auburn
Deep Clean of Theater Space and Paint Touch-Ups

- Unity House of Cayuga County, Auburn
Landscaping & Yard Clean Up

COUNTY SOUTH PROJECTS
Union Springs, Aurora, Moravia, King Ferry, Genoa, Locke

- Healing H'Arts Equestrian Center, Union Springs
Staining/Painting Barns & Replacing Battens

- Southern Cayuga Instant Aid, Aurora
General Deep Cleaning and Gardening

- Camp Gregory, Aurora
Staining and Painting, Trail Cleanup, Challenge Course Updates

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

 

Loretto at the Commons on St. Anthony       Wegmans

 

Auburn Crane & Rigging*  |  Savannah Bank*  | Bouley Associates*  |  MEDENT  |  Tompkins Community Bank*  |  Auburn Community Hospital*  |  Beardsley Architects + Engineers*  |  East Hill Medical Center*  |  Bo-Mer Plastics*  |  Sophie Cat

 

* = Year-Long Events Sponsor, supporting Mini-Golf, Day of Caring & Countywide Personal Care Drive, Legacy Donor Soiree, and 2024-25 Campaign

Local History | Day of Caring

In spring of 2021, Nucor Steel of Auburn's Vice President & General Manager, Jason Curtis agreed to be the 2021-22 Campaign Co-chair with his colleagues Karen Geiger and Jonah Simons. 

Part of Nucor Steel's mission is to be stewards in the communities where they live and work. Nucor partners with United Ways across the nation. Coming from an area that held an annual Day of Caring, Jason wanted to bring this community driven day to Cayuga County. 

As the Kickoff Celebration to the 2021-22 Campaign, Nucor and the United Way of Cayuga County held our Inaugural Day of Caring on Friday, September 24, 2021. Six projects were completed by more than 70 volunteers who live and work right here in Cayuga County. The first projects were completed for United Way funded Member Agencies with projects in Auburn and Owasco

In 2022, the 2nd Annual Day of Caring saw the completion of 16 projects for nonprofits and community centers in Weedsport, Throop, Fair Haven, and Auburn. One of the projects was to collect Personal Care Drive boxes throughout all of Cayuga County's villages. Nearly 120 volunteers came together to support this initiative.