Day of Action

Volunteer. Donate. Take Action. 

Each June, we connect the community and volunteers with the needs of our partner agencies for a day of service known as Day of Action. Volunteers donate items from agencies' wish lists or participate in various projects.

Here are just a few ways YOU can help:

  • Select one (or more) of our partner agencies and ask your coworkers to donate items from that agency's wish list. Donations can range from basic office supplies to baby items to gift cards. 
  • Choose a project from the list of requests from our partner agencies and gather a team. Previous projects have included planting flower beds, painting offices, and organizing workspaces.
  • No team? No problem. Join us at the Greater Longview United Way office that morning and get paired with a group. We can use all the help we can get!

Join us Friday, June 23rd! The day will start at 8 AM at our office at 310 S. Fredonia. Enjoy breakfast, break into teams, and TAKE ACTION!

Check out the complete list of wishlists and projects below. Visit our SignUpGenius page to register for one (or more) projects and/or wishlists.

If you have any questions...or ideas, please contact Heather Stevenson at hstevenson@longviewunitedway.org.

 

Agency Wishlists

General Needs (All Agencies)

A great way for individuals to participate is by donating items from our general needs list. This is a list that we created that fits the needs of multiple agencies and will be distributed following DOA.

Copy Paper, Color Copy Paper, Manila Folders, Pens, Pencils, Post It Notes, Stamps, Lysol, Disinfecting Wipes, Hand Sanitizer, Tissues, Hand Soap, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Paper Plates, Toiletries - Full Size, Toiletries - Travel Size, Baby Wipes, Individually Wrapped Snacks, Crayons, Coloring/Activity Books, Small Toys

Greater Longview United Way's Blessing Box

Individually Wrapped Snacks, Canned Food (w/ ring-pulls), Granola Bars, Cereal Bars, Fruit Cups, Peanut Butter, Crackers, Dried Fruit, Beef Jerky, Wrapped Utensils, Bottled Water, Gatorade, Baby Wipes, Kleenex Packs, Feminine Hygiene Products, Disposable Razors, Brush/Comb/Hair Ties, Socks, Bandaids, Travel Size: Shampoo/Conditioner, Soap, Toothbrush/Toothpaste, Floss/Mouthwash, Deodorant, Lotion, Sunscreen

The Martin House Children's Advocacy Center

Copy Paper, Color Copy Paper, Manila Folders, Pens, Post It Notes, Stamps, Lysol, Disinfecting Wipes, Tissues, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Paper Plates, Individually Wrapped Snacks, Crayons, Small Toys

Longview Community Ministries

Copy Paper, Post It Notes, Lysol, Disinfecting Wipes, Toilet Paper, Toiletries - Travel Size, Baby Wipes, Individually Wrapped Snacks, Bottled Water, Hygiene Products, Canned Goods, Plastic Shopping Bags

American Red Cross - East Texas Chapter

Copy Paper, Stamps, Disinfecting Wipes, Paper Towels, Paper Plates, Baby Wipes, Individually Wrapped Snacks, Crayons, Coloring/Activity Books, Batteries (AA and AAA)

Friends of Partners in Prevention

Disinfecting Wipes, Paper Towels, Paper Plates, Crystal-Lite (Tea and/or Lemonade), Gallon-Size Zip-Loc Bags, Styrofoam To-Go Containers (3 Sections), 16 oz Plastic Cups, Bottled Water, Gift Cards (Walmart, Chicken Express, and Domino's - Meals for Getting Ahead class participants)

Longview Child Development Center

Post It Notes, Stamps, Lysol, Disinfecting Wipes, Hand Sanitizer, Tissues, Hand Soap, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Baby Wipes, Crayons, Small Toys, Clothing (Sizes 12 Months - 3T)

East Texas CASA

Copy Paper, Disinfecting Wipes, Hand Sanitizer, Tissues, Paper Towels, Paper Plates, Baby Wipes, Individually Wrapped Snacks, Coloring/Activity Books, Small Toys

The Salvation Army

Copy Paper, Disinfecting Wipes, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Toiletries - Full Size, Toiletries - Travel Size, Baby Wipes, Individually Wrapped Snacks, Crayons, Coloring/Activity Books, Diapers, Pop-Top Cans of Food, Laundry Detergent, Dishwashing Liquid

East Texas Council On Alcoholism And Drug Abuse (ETCADA)

Pens, Post It Notes, Paper Plates, Individually Wrapped Snacks, Cases of Water

Pathstones Counseling Center

Copy Paper, Manila Folders, Pens, Post It Notes, Stamps, Tissues

Volunteer Projects

Greater Longview United Way

  • Take pictures during Day of Action. Help us get group shots, our volunteers in action, donation drop-offs, etc.

Pathstones Counseling Center

  • Plant flowers at entrance.
  • Move office furniture from one room to another which consists of several chairs, 2 bookcases, books, and one filing cabinet.
  • Spot clean chairs in the waiting room and counseling room.

Longview Child Development Center

  • Organize storage rooms.

The Salvation Army

East Texas Council On Alcoholism And Drug Abuse (ETCADA)

  • Scrape and then repaint walls due to water damage.
  • Inventory Youth Prevention incentives and supplies. Compile a list of assets. (3 volunteers needed to complete)

The Martin House Children's Advocacy Center

  • Remodel observation room to include ceiling fan install, hang new blinds, hang TVs on the wall, and reconfigure electronic equipment. New armless chairs would be a much-appreciated benefit.

Longview Community Ministries

  • Power wash building (front & back) and pavilion.
  • Landscape/clean-up (front flower beds, back add decorative flowers to beds or add pots)
  • Paint railing in front of building.
  • Update Client Waiting area: take carpet tiles off, paint, add kid friendly area, add décor.
  • Paint offices on client side
  • Paint walls in front lobby
  • Refresh Restroom on Client side: Clean, Paint adds décor.
  • Clean and paint Volunteer breakroom

 

  • Organize and clean College Connection storage container.
  • Organize and inventory warehouse.
  • Help with electrical outlets in Service Center offices.
  • Stain/Paint Food Box floor.
  • Remove tile floor in fruit room in Food Box.
  • Create a comfortable environment in the back area where clients wait to receive their food boxes. Possibly add speaker for music, add a small area for children, install sunshades for the covered area.