The twelfth annual Day of Caring sponsored by United Way of Blair County has been set for Wednesday, June 8.
During the special day, anyone can be a volunteer. Spend a few hours or an entire day painting, doing yard work, cleaning a park, playing with children or interacting with the elderly.
A press release from United Way said, “This project continues to grow year after year. Help us continue to help our local human service agencies by volunteering this year. If you have volunteered in the past, you know how rewarding this day really is.”
One suggestion for this year is to get a neighbor or co-worker involved.
“We want individuals to see their contributions at work,” said Kay Johnson, Executive Director of the Blair County United Way.
Anyone who would like more information about the twelfth annual Day of Caring may call the United Way of Blair County at 944-0884.
Also, officers and directors for the United Way of Blair County were recently announced for 2005. Philip Freeman Jr. of Sheetz, Inc. was named President for the new term. Paula Farabaugh of Penelec a FirstEnergy Company/UWUA Local 180 was named First Vice President while Kristen Cantrell of Forever Broadcasting was named Second Vice President. Treasurer for the new term is Karl Brustle of Omega Bank and Assistant Treasurer is JoEllen Steinbrunner of The Lytle Group. Teryl Shield of Penn State Altoona was named Secretary.
The following individuals are newly elected as Directors and will join those previously elected: Marc McKillop, Giant Eagle, Altoona; Richard Musante, Penelec a FirstEnergy Company/UWUA Local 180; Jackey Voltz, Atlantic Braodband; Heidi Rexford, Forney Financial Solutions; Heather Harrington, McIntyre, Dugas, Hartye and Schmitt; Larry Edwards, Reliance Bank; Tony DeGol, WTAJ TV-10; Maryanne Bistline, Attorney; Bill Young, Sheetz, Inc.; Bill Bogel, M&T Bank and J. Benjamin Yeager, McQuaide Blasko.
Previously elected Directors include: Jim Kuhn; Thomas Zee; Barbara Bilek; Donna Gority; Rani Pimentel; Karen Perkins; Kevin Davis; Patti Defibaugh; Lisa Nailor-Hann; John Tomlinson; Debra Dellaposta; Sue Bryan and Sarah Nearhood.
