Carla Clark | For The Republic Volunteers build the deck part of the ramp during the build of the 10th ramp for the Ramp It Up for United Way program, Friday, September 9, 2022.
From the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds to Foundation For Youth, the 325 volunteers for United Way of Bartholomew County’s annual Day of Service on Friday made their selfless impact known.
They built ramps, helped with set-up for the annual Columbus Scottish Festival, assisted at Sans Souci, helped at the Cheer Fund building and much more, according to organizers.
The yearly activity is part of United Way’s kickoff of its fundraising campaign to support area nonprofits that touch the lives of more than a third of Bartholomew County residents, according to figures. Those nonprofits lead mentoring programs for youth, sponsor recreational sports leagues, help older residents with exercise programs, provide struggling families with everything from clothing to furniture, equip weary parents with child care classes, and train the underemployed for their next-level job.
The Day of Caring allows United Way agencies and others to be even better stewards of their budgets while also building stronger relationships with a wider gathering of supporters.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Ready to place the board with the names of the volunteers who worked on the 10th ramp for the Ramp It Up for United Way program, Friday, September 9, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Mark Johnson holding the build plans points during the build of the 10th ramp for the Ramp It Up for United Way program, Friday, September 9, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Rex Farrar and John Warren measure a board prior to cutting it during the build of the 10th ramp for the Ramp It Up for United Way program, Friday, September 9, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Volunteers during the build of the 10th ramp for the Ramp It Up for United Way program, Friday, September 9, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Mike Johnson saws a board during the build of the 10th ramp for the Ramp It Up for United Way program, Friday, September 9, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Craig Weinstock sets a post during the build of the 10th ramp for the Ramp It Up for United Way program, Friday, September 9, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Mike Johnson, clockwise from left, Ron Schneider and Mark Lambrecht, during the build of the 10th ramp for the Ramp It Up for United Way program, Friday, September 9, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic The board with the names of volunteers who worked on the 10th ramp for the Ramp It Up for United Way program, Friday, September 9, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Ron Schneider digs holes for the posts during the build of the 10th ramp for the Ramp It Up for United Way program, Friday, September 9, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Jeff Crouse places a board during the build of the 10th ramp for the Ramp It Up for United Way program, Friday, September 9, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Rex Farrar adds his signature to the board with the names of the volunteers who worked on the 10th ramp for the Ramp It Up for United Way program, Friday, September 9, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Volunteers finish the framing for the ramp during the build of the 10th ramp for the Ramp It Up for United Way program, Friday, September 9, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Volunteers build the deck part of the ramp during the build of the 10th ramp for the Ramp It Up for United Way program, Friday, September 9, 2022.
