The United Way Day of Caring - A Recap

It was a huge day of work getting done in Muskegon as the United Way Day of Caring got underway Friday September 7th.  Operations were based at the USS LST 393 and companies from all over the area lent employees to the cause to help with projects all across town, this year specifically targeted at veterans who could use a hand.





We did a pretty big story not long ago about the work that was coming up, so we'll keep this one short and sweet and let the video of the recap do most of the talking.  I can tell you this though, they had an over abundance of volunteers.  There were hundreds of people from dozens of work places.  Their efforts were on everything from yard clean up's to fence building.  Friendships were made and community was built, all by friends and neighbors being willing to go the extra mile to show that Muskegon is a community that takes care of each other.

I was joined by Christine Robere of the United Way and John Severson of the MAISD, then with Jason Ryan from State Farm Insurance and Rich Houtteman from Consumers Energy and my final guest is Erin Nemastil from ADAC Automotive who picked up the team spirit award this year for their efforts at the Day of Caring.  Take a listen.

That's how it works.  Community building.  Good people willing to lend some time and talent to make their world a little better place.  The United Way of the Lakeshore is at the point but it's the companies and the individuals that make the Day of Caring such a special event year in and year out in Muskegon.  A hats off to all involved!