York University staff and students recently had an opportunity to see the United Way in action. They were participants in the United Way’s annual Day of Caring event which took place on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the community gardens at Chalkfarm near Jane and Wilson.

The event brought together a team of motivated people from York Facilities Services, Security Services, the University’s Community Relations Office and students from the Atkinson’s Student & Alumni Relations Unit TEAM program as well as student volunteers from York’s Faculty of Environmental Studies. They worked in partnership with the Doorsteps Neighbourhood Service, a United Way agency, to revitalize the gardens.

"To see the York community working alongside a community agency and local residents was exciting and moving. We had a great day and got a lot accomplished," said Sue Levesque, community relations officer and organizer of the Day of Caring Event. "I know the staff at Doorsteps were very excited by the work we managed to get done and the staff and students from York enjoyed the day outside and the opportunity to support the community. Full Story