Join us for our annual Day of Caring, being held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County, 50 Graham Rd W, Ithaca, NY 14850.
United Way’s Day of Caring brings our community together to support those in need. This year, we’re collecting and organizing donations of personal care supplies. We hope you’ll also join us for a day of fun with a community carnival!
Donate New, Unopened Items
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Bar soap
- Body wash
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes (adult and children)
- Wipes and hand sanitizer
- Menstrual hygiene products/period supplies
- Socks
- Underwear (all sizes and genders)
- Hairbrushes and combs
- Lip balm
- Shaving cream
- Disposable razors
- Diapers
- Children’s 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 wash
Drop Items Here
- United Way of Tompkins County, 313 N. Aurora St.
- YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County, 50 Graham Rd. W. (Accepting through the morning of Sept. 12.)
- Ithaca Community Childcare Center, 579 Warren Rd.
- Community School of Music and Arts, 330 E. State St.
- M&T Bank Triphammer Branch, 2248 N. Triphammer Rd.
- Tompkins Bank & Trust, 118 E. Seneca St.
- Beginnings Credit Union locations:
- Administrative and Mortgage Offices, 1030-1050 Craft Rd.
- Meadow St. Branch, 409 N. Meadow St.
- Commons Branch, 202 E. State St.
- East Hill Branch, 1022 Ellis Hollow Rd.
- Triphammer Branch, 99 Sheraton Rd.
Thanks to our title sponsors for making this event possible: