The Barry County United Way Kick-Off and Day of Caring is set for Thursday, Sept 15 at 8 a.m. at the Barry Expo Center, 1350 North M-37 Highway.

The annual Day of Caring highlights “What we can do when we live united.”

Following the kick-off, more than 500 volunteers, go to work on 50 projects, give more than 2,000 hours of their time to benefit the community. Those who would like to volunteer for the Day of Caring are asked to call 269-945-4010.