Quincy On Friday, June 6, local companies and service organizations joined forces to accomplish 23 community service projects throughout Adams County as part of United Way of Adams County’s largest Day of Caring to date.
A record amount of community cooperation and support was demonstrated by the 18 local businesses and two service groups that fueled this incredible day of volunteering.
One of United Way’s main programs, the Day of Caring, unites individuals via meaningful service, meaningful connections, and a common commitment to giving back. Painting, gardening, arranging donations, and enhancing public areas were just a few of the varied and significant initiatives that were completed over the day.
It was a very remarkable day. “It’s what makes Adams County what it is to see so many people get out into the community and lend a helping hand,” stated Makayla Buckley, United Way of Adams County’s communications and program director, in a press release. The companies and organizations that helped make this year’s Day of Caring bigger and better than ever are greatly appreciated by United Way of Adams County.
Community partners and sponsors Blessing Health System, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Quincy Medical Group, Refreshment Services Pepsi, Niemann Foods, Hula Bowls, and Raising Cane’s generously contributed to this year’s Day of Caring. Their donations ensured that volunteers had everything they needed to complete the task, including meals, drinks, and materials.
Businesses and volunteer organizations that took part were:
- QMG
- WGEM
- Knapheide
- Adams Fiber
- The Odd Fellows
- First Bankers Trust
- Emberwood Capital
- Mercantile Bank
- ADM
- Clarity Healthcare
- The Doggy Paddlers
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- United Community Credit Union
- JM Huber
- Rotary Club of Quincy
- Phibro
- Blessing Health
- Bank of Springfield
- Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell
Buckley or Jenna Hull, executive director of United Way of Adams County, can be reached at 217-222-5020 for additional information about Day of Caring.
