Special Event Details
Week of Impact
Dates: 9/16/2018 - 9/22/2018
Join Brookings Area United Way during the week of September 16th – September 22nd in our first ever Week of Impact! Choose from almost 20 volunteer projects throughout the county ranging in skill and time.
FIND INSPIRATION
Ways to help: Volunteer at food pantry • paint a hallway • build a raised garden • donate in a community blood drive • write letters to soldiers • put up a roof • promote programs • build a home• trim hedges • set up for an event • construct a bed • visit an nonprofit agency • collect and donate art supplies • paper products • cleaning supplies • non-perishable food • care kits • office supplies
MAKE A COMMITMENT
People and places to help: Children • Families • Senior Citizens • the Homeless • the Hungry • the Impoverished • the Environment • Your Neighbors • Your Friends • Your Community
BUILD SOMETHING GREAT TOGETHER
Participate to: Make a Difference • Help the Community • Make New Friends • Experience Personal Growth • Try New Things • Be a Part of the Solution • Pay it Forward • Create Positivity •
Make An Impact
For more information, contact Brookings Area United Way at 605-692-4979.
Sunday, Sept. 16 Monday, Sept. 17
- Save a Life: Red Cross Blood Mobile
- Save a Life: Red Cross Blood Mobile *Blood Donor*
- Sew A Swag Bag: Brookings County Youth Mentoring Program
- Gift Wrapping Party: Big Blue Birthday Box
- Suds, Sirens, and Smiles
- Lend a Paw: Brookings Regional Humane Society
- Can We Build It? Yes We Can! Habitat for Humanity
- Grow Healthy: Raised Garden Bed Build at the Children's Museum
- United Living Community Fall Clean Up
- Embrace Your Inner Artist: Brookings Art Council Art Factory
- Packing Party: Brookings BackPack Project
- Can We Build It? Yes We Can! Habitat for Humanity
- Build A Bed (or 10!):Sleep in Heavenly Peace
- Embrace Your Inner Artist: Brookings Art Council Art Factory
- Pack Up, Load Out: Salvation Army Assistance Packs
- Paint the Town (Or a Hallway): Activity Center
- Paint the Town (Or a Hallway): Activity Center
- Brush with Kindness: Habitat for Humanity
- Can We Build It? Yes We Can! Habitat for Humanity
- In the Weeds: Landscape Upkeep at Domestic Abuse Shelter
- Smile Drive: Dental Care Items
- Partners in Grime: Cleaning Supplies
- Beautify Brookings: Art Supplies
- Feed the Need: Brookings Health System Food Drive
- Other Drive Items