June 2-4, 2026Day(s) of Action

We invite you to join us for our 9th annual Day(s) of Action focused on THRIVING KIDS. There’s nothing more important than making sure our community’s children have what they need to succeed in school and thrive in life.

Day(s) of Action will bring together 375 volunteers over three days to PREP, PACK and help with agency PICK UP of 3,000 backpacks filled with school supplies and 5,000 healthy snacks.

  • PREP: Tuesday, June 2nd – Set up packing lanes and materials
  • PACK: Wednesday, June 3rd – Four opportunities available; each shift will pack either 1,500 backpacks or 2,500 snack kits
  • PICK UP: Thursday, June 4th – Load boxes of backpacks and snack kits into vehicles for agency partners

 


All projects will take place at Metro United Way – 334 East Broadway, Louisville KY 40202

REGISTRATION OPEN MAY 4TH – MAY 26TH (OR UNTIL ALL PROJECTS ARE FULL)

Click on the opportunities below to learn more and register your team. Projects tend to fill up quickly, register early!

United is the Way to thriving kids, strong households, equitable community – a better Greater Louisville.
We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Day(s) of Action!

PREP: Tuesday, June 2

  • Project PREP

    Tuesday, June 2

    9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

    Metro United Way

PACK: Wednesday, June 3

  • PACK Backpacks - Morning Shift

    Wednesday, June 3

    10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

    Metro United Way

  • PACK Backpacks - Afternoon Shift

    Wednesday, June 3

    1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

    Metro United Way

  • PACK Healthy Snack Kits - Morning Shift

    Wednesday, June 3

    10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

    Metro United Way

  • PACK Healthy Snack Kits - Afternoon Shift

    Wednesday, June 3

    1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

    Metro United Way

PICK UP: Thursday, June 4

  • Agency PICK UP

    Thursday, June 4

    10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    Metro United Way

Presenting Sponsor

 

Metro United Way had 200 volunteers from 22 different companies give their time for Day(s) of Action 2025! We collected and wrapped more than 20,000 diapers, completed several playground renovations, and filled 2,000 backpacks to be distributed to more than 50 nonprofits across the Greater Louisville region. Thank you to everyone who helped us make a difference in our community!

Day of Action is an unforgettable, hands-on experience. By giving your time to volunteer, we show what community can do to meet people’s immediate needs and work for a better tomorrow, ensuring positive, sustainable change across our seven-county region.

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