Neighbours took care of neighbours as United Way Estevan's annual Day of Caring was held last week.
More than 150 volunteers were scattered throughout the city responding to 36 projects over the course of the sunny day on June 5.
There were also a number of schools that participated as well, taking on projects around their properties and some out in the community. Pleasantdale's Grade 4 class attended Creighton Lodge in the afternoon to tend to some yard work at the front of the property.
Other pockets of volunteers were around the city at homes, as well as long-term care facilities to complete any necessary work.
"It was just a terrific opportunity for people to get out, lend a hand and meet some new people," said Lori Buchanan, United Way Estevan's executive director.
She said that once again, those who had projects completed were very happy with the work that was done.
"We've heard rave reviews from the many people who had projects completed that they were very pleased and very grateful as well. It's so well received and people were so gracious with their effort and their time."
The Day of Caring is growing in Estevan and significantly so. Last year's event included 100 volunteers completing about 20 projects. A jump to 150 people and 36 projects is a big step in only a year.
"The idea of the Day of Caring is to give a hand to someone who has a job that needs doing and they wouldn't otherwise be able to do them on their own, so they need a hand," said Buchanan.
In its sixth year, the event has more and more people are catching that fever of volunteerism and reaching out to lend a hand.
A barbecue was held over the noon hour for volunteers and the public alike. The United Way was accepting donations for the lunch. Food and drink donations were made by the Co-op, MacDonald's, M&M and Enbridge, who sponsored the barbecue.
Buchanan noted United Way Estevan was very happy to have a good base of local business sponsorship for the Day of Caring.
