United Way Day of Caring | Friday, October 23rd, 2026
United is the way our communities thrive - together, one project at a time.
United Way Day of Caring is a day to show up, pitch in and make a meaningful difference, together!
Join our neighbors, nonprofits, businesses, and volunteers contributing hours of service in one single day. Day of Caring is a powerful reminder that united is the way we energize our community - together, one project at a time. We know that when we united with a shared purpose, we don't just complete volunteer projects - we strengthen the work that our nonprofit partners carry forward every single day.
You may register once per email address per project. To register your team, please contact us.
Day of Caring T-Shirts:
- If you are a volunteer, click here to order a t-shirt.
- If you are not a volunteer and would like to order a t-shirt, click here to order a t-shirt and you will be invoiced.
- If you are ordering for a group, there is an option on the order form.
Ready to make your impact? Click the links below for more information on volunteer projects and to register. Reach out to Cortney at cphillips.gcuw@gmail.com with any questions.
Harbour House Ministries
Harbour House is located on the grounds of Cornerstone Christian Community Church and is a transitional house for women. Harbour House helps those who do not have stable housing by providing shelter and supportive resources while they work toward more permanent stability.
Painting the Rooms - Harbour House has two full size bedrooms and two bathrooms that need fresh walls of paint to get ready for the upcoming season.
Volunteer slots available: 10 Slots Available
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Estimated Project Length: 3-4 hours
Location: 3237 Knotts Grove Rd. Oxford, NC 27565
Volunteer Info:
- Project #1 requires painting (so masks may be needed)
- Project #1 requires continuous standing
- Requires bending
- Requires stretching
- Project requires closed toe shoes
- Paint and brushes will be provided.
- CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
Click here to register and learn more!
Granville County Library System - Berea Branch Library
Pollinator Garden Cleanup project includes gardens that need to be weeded, edged, and mulched. There are four areas that need attention:
- A 15x20 flower bed designed to attract birds and wildlife for the library's ecoExplore PROGRAM needs to be weeded, edged, mulched and stepping stones added.
- A flower bed around the handicapped ramp (edging and mulching)
- A garden around the front door bench (mulching)
- A garden around a little free library memorial (expanding, weeding, planting, mulching)
Volunteer slots available: 7 VOLUNTEER SLOTS REMAINING
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Estimated Project Length: 2-3 hours
Location: 1211 US Highway 158, Oxford, NC 27565
Volunteer Info:
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Wear comfortable clothes
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Wear closed toe shoes
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Complete volunteer form on library site
Click here to register and learn more!
Area Congregations in Ministry (ACIM)
ACIM is a non-profit network of Granville County churches dedicated to relieving hunger and assisting persons in need.
Project #1 Details: Food Pantry Distribution - To prepare carts from 9:00am to 11:30am with boxes and other food related items to load in the vehicles of clients.
Volunteer slots available: FULL
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Estimated Project Length: 2-3 hours
Location: 634 Roxboro St. Oxford, NC 27565
Volunteer Info:
- Project #1 requires lifting of less than 50 pounds
- Project #1 requires continuous standing and walking
- Requires bending
- Accommodates individuals with physical limitations or varying abilities.
- Project requires closed toe shoes
- CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
Click here to register and learn more!
Area Congregations in Ministry (ACIM) #2
ACIM is a non-profit network of Granville County churches dedicated to relieving hunger and assisting persons in need.
Project # 2 Details: Backpack Buddy Packing - To fill backpacks with food items.
Volunteer slots available: FULL
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Estimated Project Length: 2-3 hours
Location: 634 Roxboro St. Oxford, NC 27565
Volunteer Info:
- Project #2 requires lifting of less than 20 pounds
- Project #2 requires continuous standing and walking
- Requires bending
- Accommodates individuals with physical limitations or varying abilities.
- Project requires closed toe shoes
- CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
Click here to register and learn more!
Veterans Life Center
The Veterans Life Center is designed to help at-risk 21st Century veterans and prevent them from falling into crisis - chronic homelessness, incarceration, suicide or premature death.
Project #1 Details: Yard Work - Outdoor Landscaping/Gardening
Volunteer slots available: 4 VOLUNTEER SLOTS REMAINING
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Estimated Project Length: 2-3 hours
Location: 1005 9th St. Butner, NC 27509
Volunteer Info:
- Adults only
- Accommodates individuals with physical limitations or varying abilities.
- Project requires bending and the use of power tools.
Click here to register and learn more!
Veterans Life Center #2
The Veterans Life Center is designed to help at-risk 21st Century veterans and prevent them from falling into crisis - chronic homelessness, incarceration, suicide or premature death.
Project #2 Details: Indoor Cleaning/Organizing
Volunteer slots available: 2 VOLUNTEER SLOTS REMAINING
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Estimated Project Length: 2-3 hours
Location: 1005 9th St. Butner, NC 27509
Volunteer Info:
- Adults only
- Accommodates individuals with physical limitations or varying abilities.
- Project requires bending and the use of power tools.
Click here to register and learn more!
Oxford United Methodist Church
Oxford United Methodist Church is a congregation that seeks to make disciples of Jesus Christ for transformation of the world. No only is this a church here in Oxford, NC, they also hold our only Summer Literacy Summer program in the county. Also has a preschool called Learning Tree Preschool.
Project Details: Mulching the Playground! Landscaping/Gardening
Volunteer slots available: FULL
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Estimated Project Length: 1 hour
Location: 105 W. McClanahan St. Oxford, NC 27565
Volunteer Info:
- Bring gloves
- If have a rake, bring one!
- Outdoor project
- Accommodates individuals with physical limitations or varying abilities.
- Project requires bending, exposure to weather (outdoor project), and uneven grounds.
Click here to register and learn more!
Mother Love Inc.
Mother Love Inc. is a nonprofit that is dedicated to empowering our community by addressing the root causes of food insecurity and homelessness while fostering a strong sense of unity.
Project Details: Indoor Cleaning/Organizing - Organize clothing by season, gender and size to better serve the community. Therefore when families reach out in need, they are able to assist faster and more efficiently.
Volunteer slots available: 4 VOLUNTEER SLOTS REMAINING
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Estimated Project Length: 2-3 hours
Location: 615 Lewis Street Ste. 107 Oxford, NC 27565
Volunteer Info:
- Accommodates individuals with physical limitations or varying abilities.
- Project requires bending and heavy lifting
Click here to register and learn more!