Opportunity:Day of Caring 2026
Date:09/18/2026 08:00 AM - 09/18/2026
Agency:UWNWI - Community Impact Projects
Day of Caring Volunteer Opportunities
United Way Northwest Indiana’s Day of Caring is a one-day, community-wide volunteer event that connects individuals and teams with local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations for hands-on service projects across Northwest Indiana.
All Day of Caring projects are designed to be completed in one day and make an immediate, visible impact.
Volunteer Projects May Include:
- Painting, landscaping, and outdoor clean-up
- Light repairs and facility improvements
- Organizing supplies, classrooms, or community spaces
- Assembling kits or preparing materials for programs
- School, youth, and family support projects
- Group projects ideal for corporate or employee teams
What to Know Before You Register:
- Projects vary in physical activity and skill level
- Most projects take place during standard daytime hours
- You may register as an individual or as part of a team
- Project details, locations, and instructions will be shared prior to the event
No prior volunteer experience is required—just a willingness to help and be part of something bigger.
By registering for Day of Caring, you are joining hundreds of volunteers committed to strengthening our community in a single day of action.
United is the Way.
Opportunity:Financial Coaching
Date:12/15/2025 -
Agency:UWNWI - Community Impact Projects
The ALICE population in Northwest Indiana faces a significant barrier to financial stability and homeownership. These are hardworking individuals and families who earn above the poverty line but still struggle to afford necessities. They are often:
- Pay 30%+ of their income toward housing (often renting)
- Lack emergency savings to handle unexpected expenses
- Have credit scores that cost them hundreds of dollars more per month in mortgage payments
- Don't have access to personalized financial guidance
- Feel overwhelmed by the path to homeownership
The Gap We're Filling:
While our monthly Financial Wellness Workshops provide excellent education to groups of 20-30 participants, individual coaching is where transformation happens. Participants need:
- Personalized attention to apply concepts to their unique situations
- Accountability partners to stay on track between workshops
- Emotional support during setbacks and challenges
- Expert guidance to navigate complex credit issues and savings strategies
- Someone who believes in them when they doubt themselves
The Impact:
Your coaching directly enables participants to:
- Build emergency funds that prevent financial crises
- Improve credit scores by 40-100+ points (worth $200+ per month in mortgage savings)
- Reduce debt by thousands of dollars
- Qualify for better mortgage rates and home loan programs
- Move from renting to homeownership within 1-3 years
- Break cycles of financial instability for their families
We coach clients on 4 metrics:
- Debt Reduction
- Credit Improvement
- Increase Savings
- Cashflow Optimizing
You will be assigned which of these areas you can help in by the program leader and based on your strength/knowledge level.
Opportunity:Day of Caring is Back!
Date: 09:00 AM -
Agency:UWNWI - Community Impact Projects
Day of Caring is United Way's largest single-day volunteer event, uniting people from all corners of Northwest Indiana to roll up their sleeves and make a difference together.
What began as a national movement in 1992 has grown into a powerful local tradition rooted in our commitment to creating real, measurable impact. Every project completed on this day supports one of our four key focus areas:
FINANCIAL STABILITY RESILIENT COMMUNITIES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
Whether it's revitalizing a park, preparing classroom materials, assembling hygiene kits, or supporting food pantries, Day of Caring brings our mission to life-one act of service at a time.
Please join us for breakfast, music, and fun to start the day off at: Avalon Manor 3550 E. Lincoln Hwy. Merrillville
