United Way of Clallam County coordinated Day of Caring projects in Port Angeles and Sequim on Sept. 10.
“A total of 113 volunteers gave 442 hours of service at six locations in Port Angeles and Sequim,” said Christy Smith, Resource development manager for United Way.
“The campaign is officially underway and the outpouring of volunteers was tremendous. Our community is amazingly generous with their time and support for our local nonprofits,” Smith said.
“This year’s Day of Caring provided a high energy kick-off for United Way of Clallam County’s 2016 Annual Campaign. This year our campaign goal is $800,000 and we, along with our partner agencies, are thankful for the continued support given to help us address the human service needs in our community,” said Donald Skinner, CEO of United Way of Clallam County.
In Sequim, volunteers came out to the YMCA and Olympic Theatre Arts Center from the Boy Scouts and Rotary. In Port Angeles, United Way Campaign co-chairs and staff worked with Revitalize Port Angeles, Dream Playground Foundation, Kiwanis and Rotary Club members; City of Port Angeles, Port Angeles School District students, staff and Key Club; AmeriCorps, Port Angeles Lions Club, US Bank, US Coast Guard and Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The focus for all this volunteer energy and attention included the Dream Playground, Roosevelt Elementary School, Port Angeles High School and the Welcome to Port Angeles sign on Lincoln Street.
