Join the Movement: Day of Caring 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make a measurable difference. Day of Caring 2026 is arriving this September, and it’s going to be bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever before.
Why Day of Caring Matters
Day of Caring is more than just a volunteer event; it is a celebration of compassion and collective action. By participating, you are helping us forge the meaningful connections and social momentum needed to reach our 2030 Community Impact goals.
Volunteer registration will open later this summer!
Campaign Kickoff Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00am
We begin the day with a burst of energy and community spirit at Cornbred. Join neighbors, colleagues, and changemakers as we gather to fuel up and celebrate the launch of our campaign before heading out for a powerful day of service.
Serving Nonprofits
9:00am - 12:00pm
Following breakfast, hundreds of volunteers will fan out across Story County to tackle hands-on projects that revitalize local nonprofits and enhance our shared community spaces. Whether you are painting, landscaping, or assembling essential resources, your contribution proves what is possible when we work together toward a common goal.
NEW! Uniting Volunteers
12:00 - 4:30pm
We are elevating the volunteer experience this year with a brand-new afternoon program at the ISU Alumni Center. Join us for lunch followed by an afternoon of kit building.
NEW! Inspiring Kids
3:30 - 4:30pm
For the first time, we are inviting families to join the fun! Bring the kids and show the next generation the power of giving back.
Partner with Purpose: 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
This year, we are offering brand new sponsorship opportunities that place your organization at the heart of Story County’s largest day of service. Sponsors are the primary engine behind Day of Caring, providing the critical resources necessary to mobilize hundreds of volunteers and complete large-scale projects that our local nonprofits rely on.
Your partnership is especially vital for our afternoon kit-building sessions. These sponsorship investments directly fund the purchase of essential items—ranging from hygiene products to educational supplies—that volunteers will pack and distribute to our neighbors in need. By becoming a sponsor, you aren't just putting your logo on an event; you are personally ensuring that hundreds of care kits reach the hands of those who need them most.
Why Sponsor Day of Caring?
Expanded Visibility: With our new family-inclusive hours and the central gathering at the Alumni Center, your brand will be front-and-center for a diverse audience of community leaders, corporate professionals, and local families.
Tangible Impact: See your investment in action as volunteers assemble the very items your sponsorship provided.
Community Leadership: Demonstrate your commitment to our 2030 goals by fostering the "collective well-being" and "financial empowerment" that define a thriving Story County.
Sponsorship Opportunities
PRESENTING SPONSOR: $3,500 SOLD OUT!
Showcase your commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism as the Day of Caring 2026 Presenting Sponsor! This sponsorship includes prominent logo display during the event, on all digital communication, project site signs, and the event t-shirt.
T-SHIRT SPONSOR: $3,000
Day of Caring t-shirts are almost as popular as the event itself! Build a sense of community among participants by providing event t-shirts for all volunteers.
- Prominent logo display on t-shirt
- Logo featured on website, social media, and digital communications
LUNCH SPONSOR: $2,500
As the lunch sponsor, you’ll keep hundreds of volunteers fueled for an afternoon of kit building.
- Logo stickers on each boxed lunch
- Logo featured on website, social media, and event t-shirt
UNITING VOLUNTEERS KIT BUILDING SPONSOR: $2,500
Volunteers will prepare hundreds of kits with a variety of resources that will be distributed to those who need them most in Story County.
- Prominent logo signage at kit station
- Logo featured on website, social media, and event t-shirt
COMMUNITY ART SPONSOR: $1,250
Bring the UWSC mission to life in a one-of-a-kind community art piece.
- Prominent logo display at community art station
- Logo featured on website, social media, and event t-shirt
CIRCLE OF HOPE SPONSOR: $1,250
- Prominent logo display at registration tables
- Logo featured on website, social media, and event t-shirt
INSPIRING KIDS SPONSOR: $750
Inspire the next generation of community leaders!
- Logo featured at family kit stations
- Logo featured on website and social media
FRIENDS OF UNITED WAY SPONSOR: $500
- Company name listed on website, social media, and at event