United Way Day of Action

Volunteers needed across Hays County! United Way Day of Action is a national one-day event during which hundreds of United Ways across the nation make a huge impact through local activities. Thousands of volunteers participate each year in their own communities to raise awareness for United Way programs. United Way of Hays County Day of Action is focused on emphasizing the importance of early childhood education and reading. YOU can play a big role in helping ensure that even our youngest residents develop a lifelong love of learning.  Volunteer. The morning of Day of Action UWHC volunteers will read at local childcare centers and donate books for use at the centers to emphasize the importance of early reading for children in Hays County. Opportunities to read are available throughout Hays County.  To volunteer contact Ellen Hoffman: unitedway_ellen@centurytel.net  or call 512.353.1420. Mix and Mingle. San Marcos Activity Center, 5:30-7:00pm   You are cordially invited to attend the kick-off reception for the Early Readers Become Leaders book drive, organized by SOAR and the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce and chaired by United Way.  Attendees are asked to bring new or gently used children's books to jumpstart the book drive.   The book drive will kick off on June 21 and run through July 31.   Be Social.  Throughout the day UWHC supporters will be prompted to share photos and advocate through social media