CULLMAN – The United Way of Cullman County’s Day of Caring is coming up next Tuesday, Sept. 13, and several volunteers are still needed. The Day of Caring is a special one-day event that benefits the agencies supported by the UWCC, as well as Cullman County residents.
There are 25 project sites throughout Cullman County, and the UWCC could use about 60 more volunteers.
“The Day of Caring shows how much we love this community, helping folks with some things that are either a challenge for them individually or just knowing someone who can help them,” said UWCC Executive Director Sammie Danford. “This helps our agencies some, but most importantly, there are several individuals we want to help. And it gives those who want to volunteer a chance to give back as well.”
Projects still needing volunteers:
DAYSTAR HOUSE, INC.
Description: Power wash house
Materials Needed: Pressure washer
Volunteers Needed: 1
DAYSTAR HOUSE, INC.
Description: Clean gutters
Materials Needed: None
Volunteers Needed: 2
DAYSTAR HOUSE, INC.
Description: Cut grass
Materials Needed: None
Volunteers Needed: 2
DAYSTAR HOUSE, INC.
Description: Replace door knobs where needed
Materials Needed: Power drill
Volunteers Needed: 1
DAYSTAR HOUSE, INC.
Description: Clean 2 bathroom floors of glue where vinyl tile has been removed. (Downstairs)
Materials Needed: Glue remover
Volunteers Needed: 2
GOOD SAMARITAN CLINIC
Description: Outside window cleaning
Materials Needed: Extra squeegee. Pole extension.
Volunteers Needed: 2
SAVING FORGOTTEN WARRIORS
Description: (Veteran) Major cleanup of interior of home; pull out carpet; prep walls for painting.
Materials Needed: All materials and supplies will be supplied for the volunteers.
Volunteers Needed: 3-4
SAVING FORGOTTEN WARRIORS
Description: (Veteran) 2 ceilings painted; garage side door purchased, installed and painted; master bath painted; front and rear door painted.
Materials Needed: Any painting materials they want to provide or donate.
Volunteers Needed: 4-6
SAVING FORGOTTEN WARRIORS
Description: (Veteran) Major cleanup of interior of home.
Materials Needed: Any cleaning supplies that can be provided or donated.
Volunteers Needed: 3
SAVING FORGOTTEN WARRIORS
Description: (Veteran) Stain back deck that was recently replaced; paint front porch; paint window seals that were recently replaced; finish weeding and mulching flower beds.
Materials Needed: Any painting materials they want to provide or donate.
Volunteers Needed: 4-6
THE LINK OF CULLMAN COUNTY
Description: Two walls built and painted; licensed plumber to convert bathroom to shower and laundry hook ups; landscaping; cleaning
Materials Needed: Would prefer a contractor to build walls; whatever tools they can; sheet rock would be a plus.
Volunteers Needed: Any amount
UWCC
Description: (Resident) Front porch needs rotted boards replaced (2×6) (8.5'); Corner post in carport ((1) 4x4x8), several rafters ((2) 2x4x12), and fascia boards ((3-4) 2x4x8) need replacing.
Materials Needed: Saw, hammer, level and nails
Volunteers Needed: 2-3
UWCC
Description: (Resident) Needs ramp built along with steps being repositioned.Steps are 56 inches across and 38 inches high. Ramp position: start at right side of porch across to left side.
UWCC
Description: (Resident) Would like to have a ramp built due to doctor's orders. 81 years old, joints separating. Survey needed.
UWCC
Description: (Resident) Mop bedroom (laminate), clean kitchen, and general cleaning. Floor sinking down by water heater and afraid to step upon it.
Materials Needed: Cleaning supplies. She thinks her mop may be okay, but volunteers should bring an extra just in case.
VICTIM SERVICES OF CULLMAN, INC.
Description: Painting walls in administrative part of building and in hallways of shelter.
Materials Needed: Paint brushes, rollers and any other painting supplies necessary.
Volunteers Needed: 5-10
YAP, INC.
Description: Inside painting to be done inside offices; Hedges in front of building to be trimmed.
Materials Needed: Nothing needed. Agency will supply everything.
CULLMAN CITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Description: Help with maintaining the Outdoor Learning Center. Pick up sticks/limbs, flower beds weeded, and general upkeep of the area.
Materials Needed: Rakes, wheelbarrows and clippers.
Volunteers Needed: 2-6
UWCC
Description: (Resident) Mowing and weed eating lawn. Approx. 2 1/2 acres. Two trailers with occupants (1 elderly; 1 disabled) sit on lawn.
Materials Needed: Lawn mower and weed eater.
Volunteers Needed: 2-3
UWCC
Description: (Resident) Dismantle ADA ramp. Wooden with some cemented boards.
Materials Needed: Cordless drill and some small hand tools.
Volunteers Needed: 2-3
UWCC
Description: (Resident) Needs four rooms painted; one room needs the ceiling painted more so than anything. Bathroom to be painted. Underpinning needs to be fixed. Electrical
wiring needed.
Volunteers will meet for a small breakfast at the UWCC office/train lobby at 7 a.m., where participants will also receive their T-shirts before they head out to their assigned project sites.
To volunteer, call the United Way office at 256-739-2948 or email sdanford@uwaycc.org.
