ASHLAND — The 22nd Annual United Way of Ashland County Kay Conrad Day of Caring will be held on Thursday, Oct 13. The Day of Caring annual event promotes teamwork and encourages community volunteerism, while making a difference in Ashland County.
This annual fall even matches teams of volunteers from businesses, schools, non-profit agencies and community individuals to spend an afternoon of helping the elderly and disabled with concentration of preparing their home for winter.
“We’re very excited about Day of Caring 2016 and we are looking for over 200 volunteers to meet the requests for services already received,” said Chris Shoemaker, Day of Caring Coordinator.
Seniors (over 60) or disabled individuals can contact Chris Shoemaker at the Ashland County Cancer Association office at 419-281-1863 for possible Day of Caring services or to have a smoke alarm installed. The number of site locations accepted is dependent on the number of volunteers that register to help.
As part of Day of Caring this year the American Red Cross will provide free smoke detectors for any home of a senior (over 60) or disabled individual in Ashland County that is not adequately equipped for a smoke/fire alarm. Installation volunteers or request for smoke detectors can sign up by contacting Chris Shoemaker at the Ashland County Cancer Association office at (419) 281-1863 or e-mail at accachrisshoemaker@frontier.com. Deadline to sign up to volunteer is Saturday, Oct. 1
The volunteer teams will meet at Jack’s Place at Trinity Lutheran Church (508 Center Street) at noon on the 13th for a light lunch, registration and assignments. Please note that this is a new location in order to accommodate the increased number of volunteers. Volunteers should plan to work from noon until approximately 4:30 p.m. Individuals are asked to bring gloves, rakes and small trimming tools. Other supplies will be provided in the team packets.
In case of inclement weather the Day of Caring will not be rescheduled.
