News Release

Contact: Diane Serratore, Director of Community Impact

Phone: 845-358-8929, ext. 14

Cell: 845-825-2615

Calling All Companies and Non Profit Organizations:

United Way’s Day of Caring Focuses on Community Service

Nyack, NY, September 10 -- On October 5, 2007, the United Way of Rockland County (UWRC) will kick off its annual Day of Caring with a bang -- and a clang and a jazz riff! Day of Caring begins with a breakfast at Nyack High School from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. and will feature performances by Nyack High School’s Marching Band and Jazz Band.

Day of Caring is the largest day of corporate community service benefiting Rockland non-profit organizations. Day of Caring encourages area businesses to reward employees by representing their company in this enriching day of community service. More importantly, Day of Caring offers companies, their employees and community members the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of hundreds of people right here in Rockland county.

Last year, nearly 40 companies and 20 non-profits participated in Day of Caring. This year, UWRC is looking to recruit even more participants. Companies looking to volunteer and non-profits with community service needs are encouraged to register for Day of Caring 2007. The deadline for registration has been extended to September 20, 2007.

United Way of Rockland County is a local, independent non-profit dedicated to building a stronger Rockland community. Here in Rockland we are focused on the most critical issues including protecting and meeting basic needs, nurturing children and youth and enhancing seniors’ independence.

Rockland’s United Way brings together people and resources from the entire county to create lasting changes in everyone’s lives. Your contribution to United Way of Rockland County’s Community Care Fund is an investment that gets results.

For more information about United Way’s Day of Caring, please contact Diane Serratore, Director of Community Impact, at 845-358-8929, ext. 14 or at d.serratore@uwrc.org. Information on Day of Caring is also available on the United Way’s website: www.uwrc.org.