United Way volunteers help Hamlet

Last Saturday, 14 volunteers showed support for United Way for Day of Caring by spending several hours doing landscaping for residents at the Hamlet. Several Lopez organizations were represented, including Lopez Children’s Center, LOHO, the Lopez Island Family Resource Center and KLOI. Elli Gull traveled from Friday Harbor to represent United Way of San Juan County.

September 17, 2012 5:02 pm
Last Saturday
Last Saturday

Last Saturday, 14 volunteers showed support for United Way for Day of Caring by spending several hours doing landscaping for residents at the Hamlet. Several Lopez organizations were represented, including Lopez Children’s Center, LOHO, the Lopez Island Family Resource Center and KLOI. Elli Gull traveled from Friday Harbor to represent United Way of San Juan County.

Many carts of weeds were removed from yards and paths in the community.

Hamlet volunteers organized the event, showing people where to work, and providing drinks and snacks.

Day of Caring is an annual event held by United Way of San Juan County on the second Saturday of September on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands. It is a day to give back in a tangible way, doing hands-on projects., say organizers.

United Way of San Juan County provides funding to 23 programs that help children, families, senior citizens and adults who need extra assistance. Three agencies are currently funded on Lopez, with a total of seven programs.

They currently lack representation from Lopez.

If you know someone who would be good on our board, or to show your support in other ways, call 378-4121 or email unitedwaysjc@rockisland.com for more information.