ANCHORAGE, Alaska – United Way of Anchorage’s annual Day of Caring events will bring volunteers from leading businesses to work on projects to help children, young Alaskans and refugees. Events will take place on Oct. 4 at several nonprofits around the city. In conjunction with United Way Day of Caring activities, the UAA Student Food Pantry is collecting food donations all week.

Day of Caring is an event organized by United Way of Anchorage that encourages people to volunteer with local nonprofits as a way to expand capacity that might not otherwise be possible. United Way coordinates with partner organizations and the business community to enhance the important work of the nonprofit sector.

“Day of Caring is a chance for residents to roll up their sleeves and make a difference in their community,” said Clark Halvorson, President and CEO of United Way of Anchorage. “United Way is excited to bring together these businesses, volunteers and nonprofits to make Anchorage a better place for everyone.”

Day of Caring 2024 Projects:

• Boys and Girls Club of Alaska will be hosting volunteers at their Muldoon location to prepare the facility for winter.
• Covenant House Alaska will be hosting volunteers to help landscape around their A Street location and deep cleaning of their residential areas.
• Fresh International Gardens and Grow North Farm encourage well-being, food access and small business development in refugee communities. They are hosting volunteers to help winterize their gardens.
• UAA Student Food Pantry will be holding a food drive during the whole first week of October to combat food scarcity on campus.

If members of the media would like to attend any Day of Caring events, please contact Lincoln Peek at lpeek@ak.org or (907) 263-3828.