Week of Caring 2020

PLEASE NOTE: Registration for all activities is encouraged but only required for those attending the "Kickoff" event to pick up t-shirt, Saturday Park Cleaning and entering to win a gift certificate. Scroll down to register.

Activities

Monday 10/19: Letters for Seniors (on your own)( no registration needed)
Tuesday 10/20: Salvation Army Supply Drive (drop off 8 AM – 3 PM)( no registration needed)
Wednesday 10/21: Thank a Frontline Worker (on your own) ( no registration needed)
Thursday 10/22: Parenting Resource Center Supply Drive (drop off 9 AM – 4 PM)( no registration needed)
Friday 10/23: Random Acts of Kindness (on your own) ( no registration needed)
Saturday 10/24: Community Park Cleaning (outdoor group event) ( MUST REGISTER)

“Kickoff” Event

Don’t forget your volunteer shirt! This step is optional, but we invite you to stop by the UWMC office (or parking lot if weather allows) to pick up a shirt and pledge to participate in Week of Caring.

When: Friday, October 16 from 9 to 3
Where: 111 Main Street N (United Way office – follow the signs)
Alternate Time: To make other arrangements for shirt pickup, please contact ksalasramirez@uwmower.org.

Note: shirts limited based on size availability; first come, first served.

Participate to Win

Thanks to the support of our partners, Week of Caring participants will be entered to win 1 of 12 local business gift cards based on the following:

1 entry = register for a Week of Caring activity on Get Connected
+ 1 entry = pledge to participate in Week of Caring at the kickoff event on 10/16
+ 1 entry = post on social media using the hashtag #UWMCWeekofCaring

Participants must register on Get Connected to be able to track points.

Participating businesses include Dairy Queen, Perkins, Bella Victoria, The Tendermaid, and Kenny’s Oak Grill.

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MONDAY: Letters to Seniors

Happens On Oct 19, 2020

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Description

We know that COVID-19 will have a profound impact on older adults’ health and well-being, with social isolation being one of the most affected outcomes. In collaboration with Mower County Seniors, Week of Caring participants have the opportunity to make someone smile and brighten their day. Write a note to, or draw a picture for, a local senior who will receive your message through the senior meal program.

Submit letters:

Mail to 400 3^rd Ave NE Austin, MN 55912
Scan and email to Sara Schafer at saras@mcs-inc.org

PLEASE NOTE: Registration for all activities is encouraged but only required for those attending the "Kickoff" event to pick up t-shirt, Saturday Park Cleaning and entering to win a gift certificate.

Details

	Is Family Friendly
	Virtual Volunteer Opportunity