September 15, 2011 -- 1,400 individuals volunteered throughout our community on our annual Day of Caring. Featuring business leaders, community members, government officials, and college students who spent the day inside and outside dozens of non-profits through out central Massachusetts. Donned with their LIVE UNITED t-shirts, teams worked on more than 90 projects at dozens of agencies in our community during United Way of Central Massachusetts Day of Caring, as part of the largest single day volunteer activity.

Teams worked in two shifts: from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some hearty volunteers actually worked the whole day on a specific project. All volunteers were invited to a free lunch at the Atrium of St. Vincent Hospital, where the Anna Maria College Marching Band greeted them.

Thank you to all of the volunteers, agencies, companies and sponsors who make this day possible!

Thank you volunteers!

April 10 - 16 2011 is National Volunteer Week and United Way of Central Massachusetts would like to take the opportunity to extend its sincerest appreciation to all volunteers. Thank you!

National Volunteer Week celebrates ordinary people doing extraordinary things to improve communities across the nation and right here in central Massachusetts.

Congratulations to this year's "Inspire by Example" Outstanding Volunteer Award recipients:

* Jennifer MacDonald: Nominated by University of Massachusetts Medical School
* Vaughn Hathaway: Nominated by African Community Education and Dynamy
* Arthur Joseph: Nominated by American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts
* Unum/South High Community School partnership

Happy Valentine's Day

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."
- William James
Thank you to all of our special loved ones who give so generously of their time treasure and talent throughout the year, you truly make a difference in the community.