United Way of Kenosha County and Leadership Kenosha are teaming up for 100 Years, 100 Volunteers: A Day of Service on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Volunteers from across Kenosha County will come together in celebration of United Way’s 100th anniversary of mobilizing the caring power of our community.
The day will begin at 7:45 a.m. with a reception and program recognizing the 2023 Celebrate United Award winners while bringing awareness to volunteer opportunities in our area. Afterwards, volunteers will travel to a United Way Community Investment partner agency to complete a service project. Service projects and locations will be assigned to volunteers.
Date: Saturday, April 1st
- Check-in: 7:45AM
- Celebration & Recognition: 8:00AM
- Dismissal to Service Project Location: 8:45AM
Reception Location: KTEC West School - 5710 32nd Ave., Kenosha, WI 53144
The Projects: We are so excited to partner with a variety of organizations connecting volunteers like you to the needs of our community. More information will be updated to the below projects as it becomes available.
Thank you for Living UNITED!
Thank you for your interest in 100 Years, 100 Volunteers: A Day of Service. Our event registration link closed on Thursday, March 23rd. If you are interested in participating, please contact Marisa Markowski at (262) 658-4104 or mmarkowski@kenoshaunitedway.org.
We encourage the community to attend our volunteer reception on Saturday, April 1st starting at 7:45 a.m. inside of KTEC West School - 5710 32nd Ave., Kenosha, WI 53144. Join us in celebrating United Way of Kenosha County's 100th anniversary and our 2023 Celebrate United awards winners.
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To learn more about how you can support this event, click here or reach out to Carolynn Friesch at cfriesch@kenoshaunitedway.org or (262) 658-4104.
List of Service Projects by Organization
BeLEAF Survivors - Gift Packing
Location: UWKC Office — 5500 6th Ave, Suite 210 Kenosha WI 53140
Timeframe: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Description: Help us package gifts for the students who participate in abuse awareness classes across Kenosha and Racine.
Boys and Girls Club - CYC PARK - Grounds and Building Clean-Up
Location: 6201 67th St, Kenosha, WI 53142
Timeframe: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Description: Complete grounds beautification, maintenance, and clean-up.
Boys and Girls Club - Main Building - Grounds and Building Clean-Up
Location: 1330 52nd St, Kenosha, WI 53140
Timeframe: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Description: Complete grounds beautification, maintenance, and clean-up.
ELCA Urban Outreach - TBD
Location: TBD
Timeframe: TBD
Description: TBD
Habitat for Humanity ** - Groundbreaking
Location: 4714 35th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144
Timeframe: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Description: Volunteers will help with event set-up, taking pictures, and supporting the family receiving a NEW HOUSE!
Kenosha Human Development Services - Organize Household Items
Location: 3536 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI 53144
Timeframe: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Description: Volunteers will help inventory and organize household items, developing a virtual system.
Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services - Meals on Wheels Care Packages
Location:
7730 Sheridan Road, Kenosha 53143
Timeframe: TBD
Description: Packaging of Care Packages for delivery to aging clients.
Roosevelt Elementary - Sensory Playground
Location: 3322 Roosevelt Rd, Kenosha, WI 53142
Timeframe: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Description: Help bring the playground at Roosevelt Elementary to life by painting sensory activities on the blacktop.
Shalom Center - Sorting Donations
Location: 4314 39th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144
Timeframe: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Description: Sort donations to Shalom Center in benefit of their shelter and/or food pantry.
Sharing Center - Organizing and sorting donations
Location: 25700 Wilmont Road, Trevor
Timeframe: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Description: Help get summer meal program organized and assist with other critical pantry organizational needs
Women & Children's Horizon** - Assemble Folders for Clients and their Children
Location:
2525 63rd Street, Kenosha, WI 53143
Timeframe: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Description: Put together care packets and welcome folders for shelter clients and their children.
YMCA - Easter Egg Hunt
Location: 7101 53rd St #100, Kenosha, WI 53144
Timeframe: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Description: Join Kenosha YMCA for a celebratory Easter breakfast. Volunteers will help manage bunny games and crafts.
** designates that an additional background check or registration form is required once assigned.