MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITY.
This year, Acton-Boxborough United Way celebrates its 40th Anniversary. In honor of this milestone, we hope to engage the entire community during our Week of Action! Engage as individuals, families, corporate teams, and faith groups -- with both remote and in-person opportunities -- to give back to the community. Neighbors caring for neighbors!
If you have questions about a project or need help signing up, please email abuw@abuw.org.
Week of Action is organized by Acton-Boxborough United Way. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our work to mobilize the caring power of community -- and how YOU can get involved.
CHALK THE WALK
Share your creativity to help promote racial justice. Reserve a square on the sidewalk in West Acton Village, or at Boxborough FreeBee Market, to create chalk art.
GIVE BLOOD
We're hosting the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Blood Mobile at UCC Boxborough on Thursday, September 30th. Book an appointment between 11AM and 5:30PM.
21-DAY EQUITY CHALLENGE
Create time and space to build more effective social justice habits. Sign up to receive daily prompts via email for 21 days to raise your awareness, change your understanding and shift the way you think and behave.
SUPPLY DRIVES
Donate to our local food security partners, diapers for First Connections, school supplies for Acton Housing Authority, or sheets & blankets for Household Goods.
CONNECT AN ISOLATED RESIDENT
Donate a tablet you no longer use for those who need a way to connect, especially now.
ORGANIZE COSTUMES
Sort through fabric donations and organize costumes at Open Door Theatre's West Acton storage garage on Tuesday afternoon (1-3PM).
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Help with projects at Household Goods on Wednesday, September 29th, morning and afternoon shifts available.
WRITE LETTERS TO NEW NEIGHBORS
Craft a note to bring a smile to a someone new to town. We'll provide a template with some ideas for what to write. Great family activity!
HELP WITH MEALS FOR MINUTEMAN SENIOR
Assist with preparation of meals at Minuteman Senior at their Acton Dining Site, or ride-along to help with delivering Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors. Friday, Oct 1, 10AM-1PM.
SHARPEN YOUR INTERVIEW SKILLS
Seeking employment? ABUW volunteers will review your resume and conduct a mock interview to help prepare you for the job you seek. Sunday, September 26th 1-5PM at West Acton Villageworks.
DECORATE A SCARECROW FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Join ABUW in participating in Cucurbit Farm's Stand Up To Stigma Scarecrow Contest, benefiting NAMI Central Middlesex.
SERVE APPLE CRISP TO SENIORS
Serve Apple Crisp at the Acton Senior Center on Monday, September 27th, noon to 1PM.
BE A BUDDY FOR A NEWCOMER
Volunteers to help make new residents feel welcome to our towns by connecting with new residents to ease their transition and help them become independent in finding out all the things our towns have to offer.
TRAIN TO BE A COMMUNITY CIRCLE KEEPER
Interested in helping to create safe (virtual) spaces to encourage understanding and communication around racial justice, equity and other issues impacting the wellbeing and the sense of belonging of all residents in Acton and Boxborough? Attend an info session on 9/29.
DRAW THE FUTURE
As we mark 40 years of neighbors caring for neighbors, we want to know from you, what do you dream our community will look like in another 40 years? Submit your drawing by September 30th.
CLEAN UP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Adorn gloves and venture out to pick up trash in your neighborhood. Let's see how much we can gather in total! Upload pictures, or post with #ABWeekOfAction
JOIN BONE MARROW REGISTRY
UCC Boxborough is hosting a Be The Match Bone Marrow Registry Drive in honor of Lauren Grady during the Boxborough FreeBee Market on Saturday, October 2nd. Join with a simple swab of the cheek; sign up to save a life!
CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARMS
Smoke detectors save lives. If your smoke detectors are out of date, request an appointment from Red Cross of MA. They'll come install 3 smoke smoke detectors + 1 CO detector -- absolutely free.
LEARN ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY
Did you know that one in four residents in Acton and Boxborough was born in another country? Discover how our towns have evolved over the last 10 years in ABUW's recent Community Scan.
PARTICIPATE IN BYSTANDER TRAINING
Hollaback! offers free online Bystander Intervention training. On Mon, Sept 27, take a workshop specifically addressing Asian-American harassment. Build skills to stand up for your neighbors!
FALL CLEANUP AT DISCOVERY MUSEUM
Thanks to volunteers from Congregation Beth Elohim for taking on yard work at the Discovery Museum.
DEEP CLEANING OF COMMUNITY SUPPER
A thorough cleaning of the kitchen used for Mt. Calvary's Community Supper. Thanks to volunteers from Youth in Philanthropy.
SPRUCE UP LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
Thanks to volunteers from Boxborough Regency and UCC Boxborough for taking on yard work Boys and Girls Club of Maynard and Acton Housing Authority.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Thanks to employees from Enterprise Bank for volunteering for our morning shift at Household Goods.
