United Way of Southwestern Indiana’s Day of Caring is the largest, coordinated volunteer service event in the area providing nonprofit organizations in Vanderburgh, Spencer, and Warrick counties the hands-on help and resources needed to further their missions. Through this day of service, we move closer to United Way’s goal of helping all people thrive!
WHAT: Day of Caring
WHEN: Friday, September 12, 2025
7:00 am (CST) Doors open and breakfast buffet begins
7:30 am (CST) Program begins
- Celebration of Impact Awards
- McGary Jones Visionary & Humanitarian Award presented by Mayor Terry
8:30 am (CST) Send-off to nonprofit organizations for service projects
WHERE: Old National Events Plaza, Exhibit Hall B
WHO: United Way of Southwestern Indiana, with representation from nonprofit agencies and hundreds of volunteers ready for community service!
DETAILS: Day of Caring officially launches UWSWI’s annual fundraising campaign. A celebratory breakfast precedes a day of community service. This year, more than 1,000 volunteers signed up to help 45 local, nonprofit organizations.
Additional video and interview opportunities are available after the breakfast. The following organizations are prepared for media visits and interviews:
Easterseals Rehabilitation Center – Early Learning Center Olympics (9:30–11:30 a.m.)
621 S. Cullen Avenue – East Entrance, Evansville
Mulch Madness in Jacobsville – Volunteers haul and place mulch around homes in Jacobsville. This is part of ongoing lead contamination prevention efforts. Go to the Dream Center, 1516 N Main St, Evansville, IN 47711 and talk to Tom Moore, CAO.
Girls Scouts/Plaza Park School – Realityapolis (8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Students interact with businesses and services in an imaginary town to learn financial literacy skills. Volunteers operate a bank, car dealership, grocery store, etc. Go to Plaza Park 7301 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN 47715
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