Day of Caring

United for a Day of Caring:
Friday, September 18, 2026

Start the day with our Day of Caring Kickoff Breakfast from 8AM-10AM at the Operating Engineers Local 150 Union Hall located at 2193 W. 84th Place, Merrillville, Indiana, where volunteers, sponsors, and community partners come together to celebrate the power of service before traveling to their volunteer sites throughout Northwest Indiana.

Day of Caring 2025 demonstrated the incredible impact we can make when Northwest Indiana unites for good. More than 650 volunteers rolled up their sleeves at 83 project sites, contributing an estimated $4.4 million in time and labor to improve schools, parks, neighborhoods, and nonprofit facilities throughout the region.

Find Your Way to Give Back

In 2026, we’re going bigger. With more than 150 volunteer projects across Northwest Indiana, Day of Caring is bringing people together to roll up their sleeves, connect with their neighbors, and give back to the communities we call home.

Whether you already know where you want to volunteer or you’re not sure where your time and talents could make the biggest difference, there’s a place for you. Together, we can turn a day of volunteering into something bigger: new connections, stronger communities, and neighbors helping neighbors.

Know where you want to volunteer? Explore our projects and find an opportunity that’s the right fit for you, your team, or your organization.

Not sure where to start? Tell us a little about yourself, your interests, and the kind of work you’d enjoy. We’ll help connect you with an opportunity that fits.