DAY OF ACTION
Make great things happen this Earth Day!
Every year, thousands of people across the globe take action to improve their communities by volunteering with United Way for an annual Day of Action. This year, Day
of Action will take place with projects throughout the
ay on April 22nd at locations across both Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.
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Day of Action 2025 celebrated a record-breaking 180 volunteers who served across 14 project sites.
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Day of Action will return in 2026 on Earth Day - April 22nd!
Past Day of Action Projects:
City of Watseka - Legion Park Cleanup
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City of Kankakee
1st Ward - Neighborhood Street Clean-Up
2nd Ward - Steuben School Reading Project
3rd Ward - City Entrance Cleanup
4th Ward - Kensington Park Cleanup
5th Ward - Soldiers' Creek Beautification
6th Ward - Community Garden Projects​
7th Ward - Planting & Street Cleanup
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KCCSI + Salvation Army - Painting & Playground Restoration​
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Limestone Library - Grounds Beautification​​
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Bradley - Perry Farm Creek Cleanup
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2026 Day Of Action Planning Committee
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United Way - Amber Turner & Mariah Vail
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City of Kankakee ECDA - Samantha Rockonowski
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CSL Behring - Emily Webster, Lily Schultz, Stephanie Vanderweide
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Currents of Kankakee - Bill Yohnka
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Olivet Nazarene University - Ben White
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Kankakee Park District - Tanner Hurt
Community members or workplaces who are unable to volunteer can show support by making a gift online at www.myunitedway.org/givenow. Supporters can add a comment to designate their gift for Day of Action projects, and gifts received will be utilized to help purchase supplies.
Thanks to our 2026 Community Hero Sponsors!
