UMaine Cares 2008 Plans Make a Difference Day Events
Contact: Craig DeForest, Bodwell Center for Service, 581-1796; Aimee Dolloff, 581-3777
ORONO — The Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism at UMaine is holding its Fourth Annual “UMaine Cares” service event in Orono, Old Town and the Greater Bangor Area in celebration of National Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 25.
UMaine Cares began in 2005 as an effort to raise funds for hurricane relief in the Gulf Coast area.
The program has now expanded, doubling in size from last year, and focuses on serving the needs of the surrounding communities. An estimated 150 students, representing almost 20 student groups, will be volunteering for half and full days with local organizations, with university faculty and staff members serving as team leaders.
Opportunities for media to photograph Make a Difference Day and UMaine Cares events are as follows: