Applications for this year’s Matagorda County United Way ‘Day of Caring’ are due by Friday, April 25.
Applications to request minor home repairs are now available at the United Way office at 2417 Ave. G, Bay City or at the Economic Action Committee Senior Center at 904 Whitson St.
To be eligible, an applicant must be a senior citizen 65 years of age or older or have a disability, and they must own their home.
Examples of eligible repairs include painting; installing bathroom safety grips; power washing houses, driveways and sidewalks; yard maintenance and beautification; spring cleaning, changing door locks; planting flowers; repairing window screens; replacing light bulbs; and other small carpentry projects.
One-hundred percent of the work is done by community volunteers at no cost to the homeowner.
Interested persons may also call the MCUW at 979-245-5852 to have an application mailed to them.
This year’s annual ‘Day of Caring’ falls on Saturday, May 23.
The event is a community-wide effort is a day when nearly 100 volunteers work on projects making minor repairs to the homes of elderly or disabled community members.
It’s also a unique opportunity for volunteers to see how their time and generosity impact the individuals in our community.
The day will be busy and fulfilling for participants and an experience everyone who has ever participated in looks forward to each year.
Matagorda County United Way is also seeking volunteers and sponsorships as well.
Please call the United Way office at 979-245-5852 for more information.
