United Way of Florence County Hosts Annual Day of Caring

More than 200 volunteers participated in United Way of Florence County’s annual Day of Caring on Friday, Sept. 16, completing more than 60 projects for 16 local nonprofit organizations.

Cameron Packett, president of United Way of Florence County, said the work completed will allow local nonprofits to devote more resources to the publics they serve.

“The annual Day of Caring brings our community together to help nonprofits so they can better serve those in need,” Packett said. “We’re grateful to those who joined this important effort and, as always to our generous sponsors.”

The day began with a breakfast kickoff at First Presbyterian Church, with catering provided by Pee Dee Food Service. Speakers showcased the positive impact from last year's Day of Caring.

This year’s projects included painting, yard work, construction, repairs and supply drives, among others.

Gold-level sponsors include Assurant and Pepsi of Florence. PGBA served as a silver-level sponsor. Bronze-level sponsors included Field Fastener, First Reliance Bank, HopeHealth, McCall Farms, Orr Company, Inc., and Webster Rogers LLP.

“Pepsi has been heavily involved with United Way’s Day of Caring for many years, from catering the kickoff breakfast to providing the t-shirts,” said Tammy Hicks, executive assistant and pricing coordinator for Pepsi of Florence. “We are dedicated to making this event as successful as possible because it does so much good for the community.”

Nikkoya Bass, operations manager at Assurant, said the Day of Caring reflects her organization’s central mission.

“Assurant’s purpose is ‘Helping People Thrive in a Connected World,’’ Bass said. “Day of Caring is valuable to Assurant because it allows us to put our culture into action and see firsthand the impact we make on others through United Way."

Participating companies also included Anderson Brothers Bank, Central United Methodist Church, Circle Park Behavioral Health Services, City of Florence, Crescent Advisory Partners of Raymond James, Duke Energy, Field Fastener, First Citizens Bank, First Reliance Bank, Florence County, GE Healthcare, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Junior League of Florence, McCall Farms, Otis Elevators, Pepsi of Florence, PREIT, Raldex, Recruiting Solutions, SPC Credit Union, Staybridge Suites, The Continuum, Thermo Fisher, Webster Rogers LLP and WestRock.

Local nonprofits that were positively impacted include Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area, CARE House of the Pee Dee, Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas, Chrysalis Center of Circle Park, Florence Area Literacy Council, Florence County Disabilities & Special Needs, Foster Care Clothing Closet, Lighthouse Ministries, Pee Dee Area Council BSA, Pee Dee Coalition, Pee Dee Speech & Hearing, Senior Citizens Association, Tenacious Grace, The Salvation Army, United Way of Florence County, Youth Mentors of the Pee Dee.

About the United Way of Florence County:

The United Way of Florence County is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit that has been a cornerstone of the social service sector in Florence County for more than 65 years. Our mission is to positively impact the needs of our community by strengthening relationships, programs, and services that produce measurable results and improve the quality of life and to be recognized as the leading health and human services support agency in the Pee Dee through resource development and community impact.