2008 United Way Day of Caring
The United Way Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring was established in 1992 to promote the spirit and value of volunteerism, increase the awareness of local human services agencies and schools, and demonstrate what people working together for the community can accomplish. Each year, UVA Health System teams donate their time and talents to various community projects during the annual United Way Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring.
On Wednesday, September 17, 2008, over 500 UVA Health System employees on 43 volunteer teams participated in the 2008 United Way Day of Caring. Our volunteers took on a variety of tasks, including landscaping, painting, building, filing, and cleaning. Mary Sullivan of the Teen Health Center shared her enthusiasm for the event. "I love to volunteer. I think it's good for UVA to be out in the community. It's great that UVA makes that commitment. I also want to be a role model for my children. Plus you get to meet people from other departments, make connections with community groups, and how else can you get dirty on a pretty day?"
