The United Way Day of Caring powered by PNC
is a one-day community service event that takes place on the
1st Thursday in October every year. This year is the 30th anniversary!
Day of Caring powered by PNC brings people across Centre County together to support
the nonprofit agencies and organizations that do so much for our communities every day.
It is an opportunity to put the mantra LIVE UNITED into Action!
The 2024 United Way Day of Caring powered by PNC
will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Day of Caring powered by PNC is held every year on the first Thursday of October.
This year it coincides with the Jewish High Holiday Rosh Hashanah.
We thank our Jewish community members for Living United
and wish them a year of peace, blessings, and good health. Shanah Tovah!
Because this event is always scheduled for the first Thursday in October, it is impossible to
avoid conflict with some religious holidays. As conflicts arise, special arrangements can be made for those affected.
If you have questions about the 2024 Day of Caring powered by PNC
please contact Celesta Powell at celesta@ccunitedway.org
Who makes this happen?
There would be no Day of Caring powered by PNC without the hundreds of Volunteers, many of whom participate year after year! We welcome: Penn State students, athletic teams, staff & faculty; teams from local businesses, clubs and faith-based organizations; regional school districts, individuals & couples too!
Our Regional Nonprofit Agencies and Organizations are invited annually to submit projects.
A Few Reminders:
- All non-profit 501(c)3 organizations in Centre County are eligible to submit project proposals for Day of Caring.
- Organizations can access the proposal form HERE starting on June 17 2024. Submission deadline is July 19, 2024.
- Agencies & Organizations will be required to follow AGENCY GUIDELINES. Please take a few moments to read this prior to submitting your request. Available HERE!
We are pleased to honor our event founder, Colonel Gerald Russell. 
In the early 90’s Colonel Gerald Russell was serving on the Centre County United Way Board of Directors and was passionate to create new ways to assist area agencies beyond supporting them financially – hence, the Day of Caring was born. The event grew quickly as Colonel Russell had a wonderful way to inspire those around him. Russell actively served as a leader of the event and in late years was always there to lend a smile and encouragement. Colonel Russell passed away in 2014 at the age of 97.
No donated dollars to the United Way Campaign are used to underwrite any Day of Caring costs.
In addition to PNC, we’d also like to thank the following businesses that contribute generously to our service efforts.
