Presenting: $20,000
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United for a Day of Caring: 
Friday, September 18, 2026
Start the day with our Day of Caring Kickoff Breakfast from 8AM-10AM at the Operating Engineers Local 150 Union Hall located at 2193 W. 84th Place, Merrillville, Indiana, where volunteers, sponsors, and community partners come together to celebrate the power of service before traveling to their volunteer sites throughout Northwest Indiana.
Day of Caring 2025 demonstrated the incredible impact we can make when Northwest Indiana unites for good. More than 650 volunteers rolled up their sleeves at 83 project sites, contributing an estimated $4.4 million in time and labor to improve schools, parks, neighborhoods, and nonprofit facilities throughout the region.
In 2026, we're aiming even higher. By growing volunteer participation, engaging new community partners, and expanding the number of project sites, we hope to create an even greater impact across Northwest Indiana. Join us as we build on this momentum and make Day of Caring 2026 our biggest and most impactful year yet.
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Partner Sponsor: $10,000
- Prominent logo placement at Kickoff Breakfast and table signage
- Speaking opportunity for a member of your organization
- Prominent logo placement on Volunteer T-shirt
- Logo on all project site signs
- Inclusion in paid media campaign as a Partner Sponsor
- Inclusion in press releases
- One (solo) promotional email to all United Way Northwest Indiana recipients
- Inclusion in all social media posts
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Kickoff Breakfast: $7,500
- Prominent logo placement at Kickoff Breakfast and table signage
- Logo placement on Volunteer T-shirt
- Inclusion in paid media campaign as a Kickoff Breakfast Sponsor
- Inclusion in press releases as Kickoff Breakfast Sponsor
- One (shared) promotional email to all United Way Northwest Indiana recipients
- Inclusion in 2x social media posts
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Supporter: $5,000
- Logo placement at Kickoff Breakfast and table signage
- Logo placement on Volunteer T-shirt
- One (shared) promotional email to all United Way Northwest Indiana recipients
- Inclusion in 2x social media posts
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Friend: $2,500
- Logo placement at Kickoff Breakfast and table signage
- Logo placement on Volunteer T-shirt
Deadline for sponsorships: August 18th, 2026.
Questions? Email kristina@unitedwaynwi.org for details or download our Sponsorship Packet.
Volunteers will participate in a variety of service projects. Opportunities may include painting, landscaping, tutoring, facility improvements, community cleanups, and other projects that support local nonprofits and community organizations.
No matter the task, every project helps create a stronger, more vibrant Northwest Indiana.
Visit our Volunteer Page to find Day of Caring Projects throughout Lake, Porter, Jasper, Newton, and Starke Counties.
Day of Caring brings together teams of volunteers who are eager to make a meaningful impact in our community through hands-on service projects. Hosting a project is a great opportunity to receive support for tasks that may otherwise be difficult to complete due to limited staff, time, or resources.
Examples of projects include:
- Landscaping and outdoor beautification
- Painting and maintenance projects
- Organizing supplies or storage areas
- Facility clean-up
- Special event preparation
- Other volunteer-friendly projects that benefit your organization
If your agency has a project that could benefit from a team of dedicated volunteers, we'd love to hear from you. You can register your agency and projects through Volunteer Connect!
Questions? Reach out to United Way Northwest Indiana at volunteer@unitedwaynwi.org.