Community Projects
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This fun interactive program is delivered in grade four classrooms across
Training is provided to all volunteers delivering the program and individuals from the business and non-profit communities are required for every session with a UW facilitator leading the way.
This program generously sponsored by
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WHAT IT IS
Day of Caring mobilizes volunteers from local businesses that support
Projects range from a half or full day in length and can include construction, restoration, special events and participating in agency work. Anywhere from 3 to 15 employees can be required to complete an agency project. It is an opportunity for employee volunteers to see their donations at work in the community. The projects are great exercise in collaboration, hard work and general all around fun in the spirit of volunteering, while making a difference in our communities.
If an organization is unable to put together a team of volunteers but is still interested in participating in Day of Caring they may be interested in donating or sponsoring materials for specific projects.
WHAT IT MEANS (in the words of past participants)
"Day of Caring is such a wonderful opportunity to connect in a more personal way with volunteers from business and corporations to share what our agencies are really all about, while accomplishing much needed projects" - Amy Watkins, Executive Director, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Hastings & Prince Edward Counties
"Nortel Employees have participated in Day of Caring for many years sending as many as 20 employees to 7 different agencies. One of the most gratifying experiences was at First Adventure Child Development Centre where 10 volunteers built a shade cover over the sandbox in the pre-school yard, painted chubbies, built and inserted window shelves, created shelving in the toddlers outside storage shed, and raked and turned the sand and gravel in the outdoor play areas. It was a great team building exercise for the employees and showed many of them the benefits brought to local agencies by
United Way of Quinte works as a coordinator matching host agencies with workplace teams and facilitating their joint efforts to make the day a success for everyone.
WHO BENEFITS
Local non-profit agencies in
The employer benefits from experience as well, bringing their team together in a new way as everyone pitches in on a project that is very different from their normal workday. It can also generate public visibility for the employer through media opportunities their presence in the community creates.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
For further information about deadlines and guidelines for Day of Caring or to obtain a Company or Agency Participation Form, please contact:
Amy Watkins
, Director of Community Invesment.
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The Good Backpack Program is a partnership project of United Way Quinte, Community Development Council of Quinte, and Volunteer & Information Quinte. The program provides approximately 900 elementary aged children in
Backpacks are available to any student in
Waiting lists are available.
Registration takes place in every community in July, dates are circulated in the June edition of school newsletters and can be found on this site or by contacting either of the partner agencies.
To support this program, both financial and in-kind donations are gratefully accepted. Contact
Stuff the Bus
The Quinte Mall, Parkhurst Transportation and Quinte Broadcasting make this project possible every year in mid-August. A school bus is parked inside the Mall and individuals and retailers are encouraged to purchase school supplies to stuff the bus. All contributions are given to the Good Backpack Program for distribution.
Stack the Pack
Wal-Mart, Rhino bag, and Starboard Communications partner on this initiative every August to also solicit school supplies and cash donations from local residents. All items are distributed through the Good Backpack program.
For information on registration dates and the online registration form, please click
here.
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New Ventures allocations provide short-term funding to test new, innovative models of service that respond to community needs in United Way of Quinte’s service area.
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United Way of Quinte works closely with our funded programs to facilitate a shift in how we all
measure the value of the programs we deliver. The process of measuring outcomes assists program staff and volunteers to gather information that is important, qualify it, compare it against indicators of success, set reasonable targets and communicate important, valid information, greatly improving effectiveness and efficiencies.
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Seeing Is Believing Tour
Board the bus with us to see the impact that United Way of Quinte has in our community.
The Seeing is Believing Tour provides individuals with an opportunity to see first hand their donations at work as they visit local agencies and programs and meet the front line workers and recipients of services. There is no charge for this unique experience.
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This program was created to assist low income households at or below the poverty line, who are struggling to pay their winter heating bills. Coordinated by United Way of Quinte in partnership with Belleville Community Trust and sponsored by Veridian and Union Gas, the Winter Warmth Program provides one-time financial assistance grants of up to a maximum $450 for individuals and families who are in arrears and are facing service disconnection.
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Operating out of Federation House at
