Day of Action
United Way of Abilene
Live United

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    6:30AM Sunrise event at the Abilene Civic Center parking lot
    • Chow line opens at 7:00AM
    • Official sunrise is 6:32AM ... even cowboys need some light to cook by
    • Live entertainment provided by Tony Barker
    • Register for breakfast here
    9:00AM Human LIVE UNITED formation and photo
    • We are looking for 150 people of all ages and sizes to wear a LIVE UNITED t-shirt and jeans to be photographed spelling out the words: LIVE UNITED. All participants will get to keep their t-shirt as a thank you for participating in this picture. The photo will be taken from a lofty height to capture the words and beautiful downtown Abilene in the background. Register here
    10:00AM Investigate downtown & the building blocks of a good life
    • Safe Kids ID Kits, sponsored by ATMOS
    • Lifeline Telephone Service, sponsored by AT&T
    • Donate a Pint of Blood and receive a Pint of BlueBell Ice Cream
    • Grace Museum, FREE admission, 10 AM to Noon
    • Immunizations for children 0-19yrs, sponsored by the Big Country Immunization Coalition
    • Ready or Not, family preparedness kits, sponsored by the Big Country Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
    • Visit Frontier Texas! with the DAY OF ACTION discount coupon
    • FamilyWise Prescription Cards and Health Screenings
    • Shop at Farmer's Market
    • YOUR ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITY HERE. Tell us about your event!
    12 Noon Neighborhood & Volunteer Opportuntities ... Reach our a hand and influence the condition of all.
      Organize an event that your neighborhood needs, like:
    • Pet Immunizations
    • Create a contact directory of and for your neighborhood
    • Mow the lawn for a neighbor
    • Introduce yourself to 3 neighbors
    • Organize a mosquito breeding ground search and destroy operation for your neighborhood
    • Organize a neighborhood beautification effort...pick up trash, plant flowers, plant swap
    • Organize and create a community garden
    • Take your old newspapers, cans, phonebooks, and glass to the Recycling Center...stop and pick up your neighbors too
    • Register to become community volunteer-- RSVP or A Call for Help have hundreds of opportunities with dozens of organizations
    • Get your Neighborhood Watch group organized
    • YOUR IDEA HERE. Tell us about your idea!
    6:00PM Neighborhood/Block Parties
    • Abilene has 7 Super Neighborhoods, 100s of neighborhoods, and 1,000s of blocks. Register your party here!
    • Hang out with your neighbors and watch the sunset at 8:50 PM as you celebrate knowing that you LIVE UNITED!
    • Need help in organizing your neightborhood/block party? Check out the Block Party Toolkit here.

5 Things You Can Do ...

  • Register to volunteer for Day of Action
  • Host your neighborhood party at your house
  • Join the email list to stay up to date with Day of Action events
  • Tell your friends, family, church members, and neighbors about Day of Action
  • Consider becoming a sponsor for Day of Action

Contact Us ...

Feel free to give us a call, write, or email us at:

325.676.7065

PO Box 82
Abilene, TX 79604

info@liveunitedabilene.org

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