# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Day of Caring - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for United Way of Dane County’s biggest day of volunteering!About this EventDay of Caring, hosted by Business Volunteer Network, marks the start of our Community Campaign season with family-friendly volunteer opportunities – now taking place indoors!Thursday, August 20 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm | New Location! Madison Marriott WestLearn about challenges in our community and create ImPacks for local families. Bring your friends, family, coworkers and neighbors to be a part of the change. ImPacks will be distributed to our community through our nonprofit partners including Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Porchlight, Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin and WayForward Resources.Interested in helping expand our impact? Sponsor ImPacks supplies – essential items requested by our nonprofit partners. Click here to learn more.Together, we are The Power of Caring. Working for All.LINC for Young Professionals Social HourKeep the momentum going after Day of Caring! Join LINC for Young Professionals for a Social Hour on August 20 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm at the Madison Marriott West – Greatroom Bar. Volunteers will gather, share stories and celebrate a day well spent in service to our community.Utilize Your Volunteer Time OffVolunteer Time Off (VTO) is a paid benefit that lets employees take time during the work week to support causes and organizations they care about. If your business provides VTO as benefit, consider using it to join us for Day of Caring, and encourage your colleagues to do the same!ParkingFree parking is available in the Madison Marriott West parking lot. Please enter via the Conference Center entrance. Guests can also be dropped off at this entrance which provides direct, ground-level access to the event and check-in area.Event AccessibilityWe are committed to hosting inclusive, accessible events and welcome all individuals, including people with disabilities, to fully participate. If you have an accommodation request (such as a seated volunteer opportunity, mobility or sensory considerations, a quiet volunteer space, etc.) or questions about accessibility, please contact Jenny Bravener, Community Engagement and Marketing Program Manager, at jenny.bravener@uwdc.org or 608-246-4367.To help us plan, we encourage requests by 7/20 so we have time to consider how best to support your experience. While we will do our best to meet individual needs, we may not be able to fulfill every request. If that’s the case, we’ll follow up to explore possible alternatives.Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/79a871f0-9903-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 01:00 PMCheck-In & NetworkingInfo: Pick up your free United Way Volunteer t-shirt, enjoy snacks and learn how you can get involved.?: 01:30 PMVolunteer OpportunitiesInfo: We’ll create 8,000 Paper Product ImPacks, 10,050 Menstrual Hygiene ImPacks and 3,060 Healthy Snack ImPacks to distribute to our community through our nonprofit partners, including Porchlight, The Road Home of Dane County, Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin and WayForward Resources. Many of these items are rarely donated and always needed. Food and nutrition assistance programs do not cover these essentials, so families may have to choose between paying for rent or buying necessities. Additionally, we’ll color and write 1,000 Notes of Encouragement for local older adults to provide a sense of connection and a smile! Kids are welcome to join all volunteer opportunities.?: 03:00 PMLINC Social HourInfo: Keep the momentum going after Day of Caring! Join LINC for Young Professionals for a Social Hour on August 20 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm at the Madison Marriott West – Greatroom Bar. Volunteers will gather, share stories and celebrate a day well spent in service to our community. Separate registration online at https://lincsocialhour2026.eventbrite.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/middleton/2026-day-of-caring/100001990588683337 - **Event Categories**: volunteering, business, kids, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Madison Marriott West - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Middleton - **state**: WI - **country**: United States - **location**: Madison Marriott West - **lat**: 43.0873787 - **long**: -89.52292560000001 - **full address**: Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Day of Caring - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d116b0cac4274e62e4d7dc888956f15139552875c9658ff14b4b5cb4f4c2f9bc-rimg-w1200-h600-dcce1e2c-gmir.jpg?v=1781169829 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Day of Caring being held? - **A:** 2026 Day of Caring takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Day of Caring? - **A:** 2026 Day of Caring is organized by United Way of Dane County. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Day of Caring is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Middleton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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