United Way's National Day Of Caring

Caring for Communities across the Country


 On Thursday, June 2, 2011, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County, in partnership

with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) took part in United Way Canada’s National

Day of Caring.


In Windsor-Essex, individuals from various workplaces and organizations stepped up to the

challenge and planted thousands of plants, and cleaned local watersheds and Conservation Areas to

beautify Windsor and Essex County. Volunteers from Cavendish (UFCW Local 459), H.J. Heinz

Company Limited (UFCW Local 459/IOE Local 772), Ford Motor Company of Canada, Russell A.

Farrow Limited, Leadership Windsor-Essex, which includes individuals representing the banking,

financial, public, health, labour, education, private and not-for-profit sectors, and United Way’s

GenNext Committee took part in the National Day of Caring at the Lou Romano Plant, Hillman

Marsh and Devonwood Park.


The Essex Region Conservation Authority was thrilled to take part and assist in the planning of this

event.


“The clean up helps to remind our community of the need for environmental stewardship of

all of our natural areas,” says Richard Wyman, General Manager, ERCA. “ERCA strives to connect

people to our landscape, waterfronts, and our Great Lakes and rivers with attractive natural areas,

trails, and Conservation Areas as a part of a vibrant and sustainable community.”


“United Way’s National Day of Caring engaged hundreds of volunteers across the country to

support their communities through volunteer activities,” states Penny Marrett, CEO, United

Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County. “We are thankful to be surrounded by so many giving and

caring workplaces and individuals who are dedicated to improving our community and making

Windsor-Essex County a great place to live.”

United Way Canada’s National Day of Caring was held in 18 locations across Canada. Days of

Caring, an initiative of United Way, engage individuals in the community to work together to make a

difference in the community. United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County focuses on three

priority areas: Supporting Basic Needs and Independence, Positioning Kids and Families for

Success, and Creating Thriving Neighbourhoods.

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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