Volunteers across the Tulsa area mark a quarter century of service.
Today was the 25th annual Day of Caring through Tulsa Area United Way. Several companies were represented at Domestic Violence Intervention Services' emergency shelter, where employees were landscaping, cleaning and holding a cookout for residents.
"There's lots going on, lots of companies here represented," said DVIS Executive Director Tracy Lyall. "I think the most important thing, really, is that the companies that are here have taken the day off and committed their time to be here to do these projects."
Mabrey Bank employees were busy planting shrubs and flowers. Kim Carroll said they started just late enough this morning to dodge the rain.
"And it's not stifling hot, so — even if it were, it'd still feel wonderful. It's nice to help people that need help, and it's nice to work for an employer who likes to support a great cause like DVIS," Carroll said.
"They're making a huge difference in our ability to serve clients and beautifying our property and just helping us be ready for the hard work that we do every day," Lyall said.
DVIS is Tulsa’s only non-profit offering comprehensive services to people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and sex trafficking.
Tulsa Area United Way has 60 partner agencies that can submit projects for Day of Caring volunteers. Last year, 5,500 volunteers tackled more than 360 projects.
