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What Is Caring Connection?

United Way Caring Connection matches people to volunteer projects across the nine-county metro area. Get your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors involved in volunteering! We have projects for all size groups -- from two people and up. You'll be matched by your group's interests and location preferences.

what's new
Special thanks to Target Corporation for again sponsoring United Way Caring Connection. Target has sponsored the program since it began in 1993 as "Week of Caring," involving a few hundred volunteers. The program has grown to year-round, and now engages more than 22,000 volunteers who donate nearly 60,000 hours annually.
 
 
Recent Projects
Babies Need Bathing
January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2008
This is a drive for items needed when bathing a newborn. Assemble items needed into bath packets - perhaps in a zip lock bag....Read more
Playground Spiff Up
October 28, 2007 to November 30, 2008
Make a tired playground better by repairing, replacing and rehabing equipment and grounds for children in Rise's Independent Living and Housing Support Services...Read more
Family Gathering Event - May 22
May 22, 2008
The Family Project is a practical and natural way to connect families to one another and their communities. Through monthly events called 'Family Gatherings,' t...Read more
Pack it up
January 1, 2008 to August 1, 2008
Help us pack donated food for distribution for food shelves in the area. Come with your group to see how many pounds of food you can sort and package. Groups ...Read more
Sponsor a Smile
May 8, 2008 to December 10, 2010
Do you like to hang out with friends? Our drop-in center assists people who may have limited connection with others to make new friends and improve their health...Read more
Bridge the Digital Divide
May 8, 2008 to December 10, 2010
Do you like to hang out with friends? Our drop-in center assists people who may have limited connection with others to make new friends and improve their health...Read more
Cultivating Life
May 8, 2008 to December 10, 2010
Do you like to hang out with friends? Our drop-in center assists people who may have limited connection with others to make new friends and improve their health...Read more
Cheer Up the Classroom
May 8, 2008 to December 10, 2010
Do you like to hang out with friends? Our drop-in center assists people who may have limited connection with others to make new friends and improve their health...Read more
Warm the Hearth
May 8, 2008 to December 10, 2010
Do you like to hang out with friends? Our drop-in center assists people who may have limited connection with others to make new friends and improve their health...Read more
Crafty Creations
May 8, 2008 to December 10, 2010
Do you like to hang out with friends? Our drop-in center assists people who may have limited connection with others to make new friends and improve their health...Read more