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United Way of Broward County: 29th Annual Day of Caring
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On Friday, March 5th join us as we kick off our Annual Day of Caring - virtually - while working together to impact our neighbors in need.
Click the video below to hear a special message from our President/CEO, Kathleen Cannon and learn how YOU can get involved!
Join us LIVE via Zoom at 10AM for the Official Kickoff
Prizes will be given away during the event!
1. CREATE A SHOEBOX
Step 1: You can provide essential daily items to a man, woman or child in need. Decorate a shoebox and fill it with toiletries, such as:
- travel-size shampoo
- deodorant
- travel-size soap
- toothbrush and toothpaste
- travel-size lotion
- hair comb/brush
- sunblock
- lip balm
- adhesive bandages
- hand towels
- antibiotic ointment
- socks
- tampons
- panty liners
- travel-size water bottles
- rain ponchos
- resealable zipper storage bags
- prepaid phone cards
- pens
- journal
- rag
We cannot accept medicine, food, sewing kits, used or opened items.
Step 2: Wrap Your Shoebox
Have fun and be creative! Those who will receive the box will feel like they are receiving a special gift.
Step 3: Write a Note of Encouragement
Those who are receiving the boxes are going through a difficult time, provide a note with words of encouragement that will brighten their day.
Step 4: Take Pictures with Your Box & Win a Prize
Share them with us on social media by tagging us Facebook/Twitter @unitedwaybc and Instagram @unitedwayofbroward
Your tagged box will be voted on by a team of United Way of Broward County volunteers. The winning box will receive a prize!
Drop Off Locations:
- Life NET 4 Families
- 1 NW 33rd Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
- Broward Partnership for the Homeless
- 920 NW 7th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
2. COLLECT FOOD AND DROP THEM OFF AT OUR LOCAL PANTRIES
Items Needed:
- Canned Meats
- Canned Tuna
- Soup
- Spaghettios
- Chef Boyardee products
- Ritz Crackers
- Rice
- Pasta
- Pasta Sauce
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Condiments
- Coffee
- Tea
- Dish Detergent
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
Drop Off Locations:
- Life NET 4 Families
- 1 NW 33rd Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
- Broward Partnership for the Homeless
- 920 NW 7th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
3. ADVOCACY
Your voice matters! Click the link below to access our Day of Caring Advocacy Toolkit. In just four easy steps, you will be able to send a message to your State Representative and State Senator urging them to support legislation that will help thousands of ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families across Florida as they struggle to keep a roof over their head during these trying times.
Click Here to View the Toolkit
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