News Release

Contact: Diane Serratore, Director of Community Impact

Phone: 845-358-8929, ext. 14

Cell: 845-825-2615

United Way Day of Caring – A Great Day of 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! – at a kick-off breakfast and rally at Nyack High School from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. featuring performances by Nyack High School’s Jazz Band and String Orchestra. Nyack High School cheerleaders and RSVP clowns will be on hand to add to the festivities.

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.

This year, more than 350 volunteers representing nearly 30 companies will take part in community service projects for 22 Rockland non-profits. Volunteers will paint walls, plant flowers, serve meals at senior citizens and much more!

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.

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