United Way of West Florida's Day of Caring!

October 24, 2025 

Day of Caring is a community-wide initiative that connects volunteers and resources with local agencies and schools in need of support in Escambia and Santa Rosa County. For questions about DOC, please contact Julia Helton at julia.helton@uwwf.org / 850-912-8177 or Karen Dennis @ karen.dennis@uwwf.org / 850-912-8199

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If you are interested in hosting a project or volunteering as a team you can submit an interest form by clicking here.

Day of Caring important dates to remember!

August 19
  • 9:30-10:30 am: Santa Rosa County Schools Project Leader Training (Virtual)
August 20
  • 8:30-9:30 am: Nonprofit Project Leader Training (Virtual)
  • 11:30am-12:30pm: Volunteer Project Leader Training (Virtual)
August 22
  • 8:30-9:30 am: Escambia County Schools Project Leader Training (hybrid)
September 5
  • Agencies have projects in Get Connected
September 8-12
  • Project selection is open to DOC sponsors
September 15
  • Project selection is open to all volunteer groups
September 22
  • T-shirt form deadline for volunteers
October 15
  • Meet and Greet
October 24
  • Day of Caring!

Below are photos from 2024 DOC!