Quincy, IL - June 6, 2025 - United Way of Adams County celebrated its biggest Day of Caring to date on
Friday, June 6, with local businesses and service organizations coming together to complete 23
community service projects across Adams County. This remarkable day of volunteerism was powered by
18 local businesses and 2 service organizations, representing a record level of community collaboration
and support.
Day of Caring is one of United Way’s cornerstone initiatives, bringing people together through
meaningful service, purposeful connection, and a shared belief in giving back. From painting and
landscaping to organizing donations and beautifying public spaces, the projects tackled throughout the
day were as diverse as they were impactful.
“Today was really special. To see so many people get out into the community and lend a helping hand is
what makes Adams County what it is,” said Makayla Buckley, Communications and Program Director for
United Way of Adams County. “United Way of Adams County is so grateful to the businesses and
organizations for helping to make this year’s Day of Caring bigger and better than ever.”
This year’s Day of Caring was made possible through the generous support of our community partners
and sponsors: Blessing Health System, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Quincy Medical Group, Refreshment
Services Pepsi, Niemann Foods, Hula Bowls, and Raising Cane’s. Their contributions helped provide
supplies, hydration, meals, and more, ensuring volunteers had everything they needed to get the job
done.
United Way of Adams County extends heartfelt gratitude to the hundreds of volunteers who showed up
to serve. Their energy, compassion, and commitment are the lifeblood of this event and a reflection of
what it means to live united.
Participating business and volunteering agencies include QMG, WGEM, Knapheide, Adams Fiber, The
Odd Fellows, First Bankers Trust, Emberwood Capital, Mercantile Bank, ADM, Clarity Healthcare, The
Doggy Paddlers, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Community Credit Union, JM Huber, Rotary Club of
Quincy, Phibro, Blessing Health, Bank of Springfield, and Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell .