Our community came together to make a difference at the United Way of Southern Nevada’s (UWSN) 9th annual Day of Caring.
I helped kick off things Friday morning at Town Square, where this was more than just an event. It’s a celebration of the impact we can all make when we come together to serve others in our community.
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The kickoff for the Day of Caring began with a lot of energy at Town Square. This was my 6th year serving as an emcee with volunteers who were excited to give back.
Volunteers like Vanesa Martinez, a single mother who says this outreach and knowledge of valuable resources in our community is critical.
“To know someone doesn’t have to struggle as much because someone is taking the mantle and moving, passing it… it’s forward moving the baton. Forward is wonderful,” Martinez said.
And Friday’s wonderful way of connecting with our community had 45 volunteer projects all throughout the valley.