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  • From left, Nick Burger, Wendy Johnson, Heather Thielges and Kate Loging volunteer their time as part of the United Way Day of Action event, held nationwide. John Cross

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  • This was Mankato's first time fully "embracing" Day of Action. John Cross

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June 22, 2011

Mankato United Way takes "Day of Action" seriously

By Robb Murray The Free Press

MANKATO — What the handful of volunteers did in the conference room at the Mankato Area United Way Tuesday may not have been monumental.

But as they volunteered their time to collate sheets of paper into mailable stacks, they were taking part in one of the largest mass volunteer efforts in the nation.

The United Way’s Day of Action urged volunteers to dedicate some time to their favorite cause. In the Mankato area, there were a handful of official opportunities to get involved in Day of Action, including a painting project at the Mankato Y, rebuilding a wheelchair ramp at a North Mankato residence, an activity and barbecue day with LEEP, and care giving at VINE Faith in Action.

And, in the local offices of the United Way, a small group gathered to help the organization put together its latest Books for Kids mailing.

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