Formerly the Day of Caring, Serve United has 250+ volunteers complete projects for local nonprofits as a work team builder, family event, or social club community service.
• Sponsorships ($1,000) available until March 6
• Nonprofit project submissions February 27 – March 17
• Sponsor volunteer signup March 10-17
• Volunteer sign-ups open March 18 – April 9
• Volunteer t-shirt pick-up April 13-15
SERVE UNITED SCHEDULE
Friday, April 17, 2026
8:30 am – Noon: First volunteer shift
Noon – 1 pm: Luncheon Celebration for both shifts
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Second volunteer shift
Saturday, April 18, 2026
8:30 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast at project sites
9:00 am – Noon: Official volunteer shift
Sponsorship Benefits
• Logo on all volunteer and staff shirts
• Logo on banner displayed outside United Way Building during the month of event(s)
• Early access to sign up volunteer teams for a project
• Marketing materials in volunteer goody-bags
• Lunch sponsors can also speak to all volunteers during Friday’s luncheon
For more information about Serve United and to learn how you can be a part of this year’s event, please contact Community Relations Director Kaley Sullenger at ksullenger@uwtyler.org.
Thank You to Our 2025 Serve United Sponsors!
We extend a heartfelt thank you to all the sponsors who helped make Serve United possible. Special shoutouts to Hospitality Health ER and Hiland Dairy for generously providing breakfast and lunch to fuel our volunteers, and to Tyler Junior College for hosting and supporting our event. Your partnerships made a meaningful difference, and we are deeply grateful!
The Following Companies and Organizations Provided Volunteers This Year
2-1-1
Altra
Azalea Orthopedics
Barrett and Thomas
Brooke and Bre Bridal
Breckenridge Village
Brookshires
Christus
Citizens Bank
City of Tyler
Congressman Moran’s Office
Contact Club
Tyler Chamber
Field Fastener
Henry and Peters
HVS
Net Health
Origin Bank
Region’s Bank
Smith County Probation Office
Smith County CSCD
Southside Bank
SPI
Target
Tech Serve
TJC
Tyler Legacy High School
Trane
US Probation Office
US District Court
UT Health East Texas
VeraBank
Serve United Schedule
Friday, April 25, 2025
8:30 am – 11:30 am: First volunteer shift
Noon – 1 pm: Luncheon Celebration for both shifts
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Second volunteer shift
Saturday, April 26, 2025
8:00 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast Kickoff Event
9:00 am – Noon: Official volunteer shift
Afternoon opportunity to complete any unfinished projects
Sponsorships
Hospitality Health ER – 2024 Lunch Sponsor
Your $750 sponsorship supports Serve United, United Way of Smith County, and our 27 community partner nonprofits. All sponsors will be recognized on our website, social media, t-shirts, and banner/signage displayed outside our building during April and at TJC during the event.
The sponsorship deadline is March 6, 2025. Please click below for the sponsorship form and online payment.
Project Submission
Bethesda Pediatric Clinic – 2024 Project Site
Nonprofits may submit a project for volunteer sign-up. Projects may be for any or all available shifts on April 25 & 26. Please carefully read and complete the submission form by clicking the button below. It is recommended that the “Project Coordinator” overseeing the project and volunteers complete the form.
The project submission deadline is April 4, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
Volunteer
Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join us for Serve United—a powerful day of service bringing together individuals, businesses, and organizations to make a lasting impact across Smith County. Whether you’re signing up solo or rallying your coworkers to form a team, this is your chance to roll up your sleeves, connect with others, and be part of something bigger. Let’s serve together and show what unity in action can achieve!
Volunteer sign-up is now live! The deadline for sign-up is April 16. Shirts and swag bags will be available for group pick-up at United Way April 21 – 24. Individuals will receive their shirts and swag bags at the event.
Field Fastener team with Texas Ramp Project
Donate a Door Prize for Volunteers!
We are so proud of our volunteers and recognize their hard work and service with wonderful door prizes at the luncheon. All door prize donors will be listed on the website, recognized on social media, and listed at the event.
If you would like to donate an item or basket as an individual or business, please click below to download the form or contact our Community Relations Director Kaley Sullenger at ksullenger@uwtyler.org.
We are grateful for the volunteers, sponsors and donors that made the 30th Anniversary Day of Caring in 2024 a great success. Click the button below to view a list of participants and memories made last year!