United Way of Cumberland County 222 Maiden Lane
Fayetteville, NC 27546
Tel 910.483.1179
www.unitedway-cc.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Melissa Reid, Director of Resource Development

May 3, 2021	(910) 483-1179 ext. 228
melissareid@unitedway-cc.org

United Way of Cumberland Hosts Day of Caring Supply and Blood Drive

In lieu of its traditional three-day in-person Days of Caring volunteer effort in May, United Way of Cumberland County (UWCC) is holding a one-day Day of Caring event on May 14th.  This is to raise much needed supplies and blood, in a socially distanced atmosphere, for their community impact partners.

"The pandemic has caused financial hardships for so many people in our community, which in turn, has greatly impacted the non-profit agencies. We reached out to all our partners to see what they needed, and the response was overwhelming.  That is why we decided to hold a socially distanced supply and blood drive, so the agencies could continue to focus on serving those in need,” said UWCC Executive Director/CEO Amy Navejas.

A drive-through supply drive will be held at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church (701 Westmont Drive, Fayetteville NC 28305) from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm on the 14th.   Residents, businesses and local organizations are encouraged to donate much needed items ranging from hygiene to food to office supplies.  Volunteers will be in the parking lot collecting items from the cars as they drive up. Organizations that have large donations can request that their items be picked up by contacting UWCC.  For a complete list of items needed, go to www.unitedway-cc.org and look for 2021 Day of Caring.  

A blood drive will also be under way at the same time in the church fellowship hall. For those who would like to donate blood, visit www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code United.  If you would like to donate blood but do not have a way to get there, please contact UWCC to arrange a ride.   

Chick-fil-a on Ramsey Street is also helping by donating a portion of their sales each Tuesday in May if United Way’s name is mentioned when ordering.  Online donations can also be made at www.unitedway-cc.org.  For more information about Day of Caring, please contact Melissa Reid at (910) 483-1179 ext. 228 or melissareid@unitedway.org.

About United Way
United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. United Way of Cumberland County strives to advance the common good by focusing on the building blocks for a good life: education, financial stability, health and critical basic needs. At United Way, we recognize that lasting changes are achieved by addressing the underlying causes of problems. United Way partners with other nonprofit agencies to improve lives right here in Cumberland County. Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED.

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