Mason City Businesses Volunteer for United Way’s Day of Caring

MASON CITY, Iowa — Local businesses, organizations and students volunteered their time Wednesday for United Way of North Central Iowa’s Day of Caring, taking on projects for nonprofits across the region.

Volunteers worked on projects including assembling program materials, organizing offices, landscaping, painting, delivering meals and providing donation support, according to United Way of North Central Iowa.

Cent Credit Union assisted Friends of the Family with program packet assembly, helping prepare materials for the organization’s work with individuals and families. iJag instructors volunteered at The Store, helping with painting, organizing and donation support. Principal Financial helped with office organization at Elderbridge Agency on Aging.

Clear Lake Bank and Trust helped improve the grounds at 43 North Iowa’s Becker Center by pulling weeds, trimming trees and completing other yard work. FedEx volunteers worked at the North Iowa Community Action Organization Clear Lake Early Childhood Center, removing weeds from landscaping rocks and planting shrubs to improve the center’s outdoor spaces.

Several community groups delivered Meals on Wheels to help ensure local seniors received nutritious meals, including First Citizens Bank, Overhead Door Company of Mason City, Curries and the Mason City High School Student Senate.

“Whether volunteers are improving a building, preparing materials, delivering a meal or helping an organization get organized, they are making it easier for these nonprofits to focus their time and resources on the people they serve,” United Way of North Central Iowa CEO Jen Arends said.

The event highlighted the impact of workplace and community partnerships, according to United Way of North Central Iowa. By connecting volunteers with local nonprofits, the organization said it aims to give businesses a direct way to make a difference in the communities where their employees live and work.

United Way of North Central Iowa thanked the organizations, employees, instructors and students who participated in this year’s Day of Caring.