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Valley of the Sun United Way, a leading nonprofit organization serving Maricopa County, is hosting its annual Day of Action on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Day of Action is a Valley-wide volunteer opportunity for individuals, families, neighbors, co-workers and more to get involved and give back to create a stronger community for all. Kick-off celebrations begin at 7:30 a.m. and service projects will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

There are 15 different projects to support nonprofits and schools in various locations across Maricopa County including Buckeye, Mesa, Glendale, Apache Junction, Phoenix and Scottsdale. Event projects range from local school beautification projects, tending community gardens, packing food boxes, assembling education and health kits, sorting at clothing banks and more.

“Day of Action is an amazing chance for all of us as neighbors to come together and have a positive impact with and for our local community,” says Twyla Marcrum, vice president of donor engagement at Valley of the Sun United Way. “Whether you choose to volunteer with a nonprofit or at a school, work to reorganize an ‘Emergency Santa Workshop’ or help clean up a community garden, the gift of time is one of the most meaningful contributions one can make to support their community.”

Last year, more than 300 volunteers participated inDay of Action and completed 19 projects across the Valley. Volunteers helped with clean-up in two community gardens, assembled 1,000 School Readiness Kits to help children succeed in the classroom, built 500 Heat Relief Kits to support homelessness initiatives and much more.

Each project completed during Day of Action contributes to Valley of the Sun United Way’s five-year strategic plan,Mighty Change, focused on driving community change in the areas of education, housing and homelessness, health and workforce development.

For more information about Day of Action or to register for a volunteer opportunity, visitwww.vsuw.org/dayofaction. Looking to help, but can’t attend? Make a charitable gift at www.vsuw.org/donate.

About Valley of the Sun United Way

Valley of the Sun United Way envisions a community where every child, family and individual is healthy, has a safe place to live, and has every opportunity to succeed in school, in life and in work. As we work with our community, corporate and nonprofit partners to implement our five-year plan for Mighty Change by 2026, Valley of the Sun United Way will put all of its efforts toward reaching Bold Goals for Maricopa County in health, housing and homelessness, education and workforce development. Join us at www.vsuw.org.