Reserve volunteers joined the local United Way for their annual “Day of Caring”—a nationwide event where volunteers gather together to make a difference in their respective communities by reporting to work sites at local nonprofit organizations and public schools to tackle meaningful volunteer projects. The Reserve at Lake Keowee joined more than 100 other volunteers in the effort to clean up, clear out, or lend a hand to various non-profit agencies in the Lake Keowee area community, Pickens and Oconee Counties. 

One fortunate local beneficiary shares his gratitude, “I wanted to send a sincere thank you for organizing and donating your personal time to the community charities on Monday.  As one of several sites, the YMCA tremendously benefited from this initiative.  Two different contractors estimated the rebuilding of our retaining wall to be around $2,500 at a minimum.  With Lowe’s of Easley helping with the materials and the labor provided by the United Way, we were able to accomplish this project for less than $500. I know the other charities would echo my thoughts in that providing volunteer time to these types of projects has a significant impact on our organizations in a positive way.”    — Sid Collins, CEO Pickens County YMCA

Learn more about Outreach Programs through The Reserve at Lake Keowee Community Foundation.