Day of Caring 2025 showed what’s possible when Northwest Indiana unites for good.

More than 650 volunteers rolled up their sleeves at 83 project sites, donating over $4.4 million in time and labor to improve schools, parks, neighborhoods, and nonprofit facilities across the region.

Together, they proved that United is the Way.

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.

 

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Day of Caring Presenting Sponsor

Presenting: $20,000

Contact us for package details tailored to your organization

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Day of Caring Partner Sponsor

Partner Sponsor: $10,000

  • Prominent logo placement at Kickoff Breakfast and table signage
  • Speaking opportunity for a member of your organization
  • Prominent logo placement on Volunteer T-shirt
  • Logo on all project site signs
  • Inclusion in paid media campaign as a Partner Sponsor
  • Inclusion in press releases
  • One (solo) promotional email to all United Way Northwest Indiana recipients
  • Inclusion in all social media posts
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Day of Caring Kickoff Breakfast Sponsorship

Kickoff Breakfast: $7,500

  • Prominent logo placement at Kickoff Breakfast and table signage
  • Logo placement on Volunteer T-shirt
  • Inclusion in paid media campaign as a Kickoff Breakfast Sponsor
  • Inclusion in press releases as Kickoff Breakfast Sponsor
  • One (shared) promotional email to all United Way Northwest Indiana recipients
  • Inclusion in 2x social media posts
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Day of Caring Supporter Sponsor

Supporter: $5,000

  • Logo placement at Kickoff Breakfast and table signage
  • Logo placement on Volunteer T-shirt
  • One (shared) promotional email to all United Way Northwest Indiana recipients
  • Inclusion in 2x social media posts
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Day of Caring Friend Sponsor

Friend: $2,500

  • Logo placement at Kickoff Breakfast and table signage
  • Logo placement on Volunteer T-shirt
Deadline for sponsorships: August 18th, 2026

Volunteers will participate in a variety of service projects. Opportunities may include painting, landscaping, tutoring, facility improvements, community cleanups, and other projects that support local nonprofits and community organizations. 

No matter the task, every project helps create a stronger, more vibrant Northwest Indiana.

Visit our Volunteer Page to find Day of Caring Projects throughout Lake, Porter, Jasper, Newton, and Starke Counties.

 

Reach out to United Way Northwest Indiana at volunteer@unitedwaynwi.org to register your event. 

Event Details

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | All day
219.464.3583