More than 65 service projects are planned for Sept. 15 event
SPECIAL TO THE LEADER
GUNTERSVILLE – Individuals, professionals, leaders and other caring people across Marshall County are invited to participate in United Way’s Day of Caring on Sept. 15.
The Day of Caring is Marshall County’s largest communitywide volunteer event, offering more than 65 service projects benefiting United Way of Marshall County’s 21 partner agencies.
The day also serves as the official kick off for United Way’s 2026-2027 fundraising campaign. It begins with a community-wide breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Boaz Recreation Center. Here attendees meet local nonprofit leaders and hear inspirational stories. United Way also introduces its fundraising campaign leaders and announces its annual campaign goal.
“The Day of Caring is one of the most inspiring days of the year because it brings together people from every corner of Marshall County with one shared purpose – to make our community stronger,” said Erica Martin, executive director of United Way of Marshall County. “Whether you’re tackling a hands-on project or collecting supplies, every project helps our nonprofit partners focus more of their time and resources on serving people who need them most.”
After breakfast, volunteers from companies and groups throughout Marshall County spend the day assisting local nonprofit agencies in various ways. Last year’s event welcomed an estimated 450 volunteers who helped with building maintenance, preparing and serving food, building ramps for the elderly, collecting necessary supplies for agencies and more.
This year’s Day of Caring offers 69 volunteer service projects available for adoption by businesses, civic groups, churches, families and individuals.
Those unable to commit to a project can still support United Way by purchasing T-shirts or breakfast tickets. T-shirts are $18 each. Breakfast tickets are $10 each. Many businesses host a “casual day” by buying United Way T-shirts for all employees to wear on the Day of Caring and sharing pictures on social media to show support. Proceeds support United Way and its nonprofit partner agencies.
“The Day of Caring is the beginning of a communitywide effort to invest in the health and well-being of Marshall County,” said Cade Smith, United Way’s 2026-2027 campaign chair. “Every volunteer hour, breakfast ticket, T-shirt purchase and campaign gift helps ensure our local nonprofit partners have the resources they need throughout the year.”
Participants can adopt projects and purchase extra T-shirts and breakfast tickets at www.unitedwaymarshall.org/day-of-caring.
United Way thanks the following Day of Caring sponsors for their support: Allstate The Miguel Corona Agency, Citizens Bank & Trust, Edward Jones, First Bank of Boaz, Howard Bentley Buick-GMC, Kappler, Mitchell Grocery, Peoples Independent Bank, Progress Rail, Publix, Redstone Federal Credit Union, Total Dental Care, Wayne Sanderson Farms.
In addition to Day of Caring, United Way of Marshall County invites individuals and companies to join the fundraising campaign. Businesses interested in conducting an employee workplace campaign can contact the United Way office at (256) 582-4700 or email Martin at [email protected].
A team of Albertville employees celebrate United Way at last year’s event. From left: Director of Senior Services & Public Transportation Sarah Halligan, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Amber Sealey, City Clerk Dawn Smith, Fire Chief Brent Ennis, Deputy Fire Chief Richard Soper, Communications Specialist Robin Lathan, and Assistant Police Chief John Amos. SPECIAL TO THE LEADER
