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United Way’s Day of Caring happening today

Today is the Day of Caring.

The annual United Way Perth-Huron event promotes volunteerism and the benefits it brings to a community.

Ryan Erb, the United Way’s Executive Director, tells us that the volunteers will be doing:

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He says he hopes the idea spreads:

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The volunteers will be gathering at places like the Avon Cooperative Nursery School, Shelterlink, and Community Living to name a few.

Anyone can participate and share what they are doing in their communities by tweeting #dayofcaring or posting on the United Way Perth-Huron’s Facebook Page www.facebook.com/UWPH1

Patrick Grapes
Patrick Grapes
I'm the news anchor for 1240 CJCS and 107.7 2DayFM here in Stratford. If you have any news tips drop me an email at [email protected] or give me a call at 519-271-2216.

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