Libro Credit Union volunteers dig into their 10th Day of Caring

MEDIA ADVISORY
For immediate release
June 16, 2026

Day of Caring shows what’s possible when people come together with a shared purpose. At Libro, we believe in building vibrant and resilient communities, and we’re proud to stand alongside United Way—creating hands-on impact while helping our staff connect more deeply with the communities we serve.”
— Jason Dearing, Regional Director, Libro Credit Union

From boardroom to soil bed: Libro Credit Union volunteers dig into their 10th Day of Caring

Cameras invited to London urban farm as United Way marks 25 years of community volunteering

LONDON, Ont. – On Thursday, June 18, 2026, volunteers from local workplaces will fan out across Elgin Middlesex for United Way Elgin Middlesex’s 25th annual Day of Caring, presented by Libro Credit Union—now in its 10th consecutive year as presenting sponsor.

Among the day’s volunteer sites, media will find an especially compelling visual story at Type Diabeat-It’s urban farm, where Libro Credit Union staff will be mid-project—with soil beds built and seedlings in the ground—when cameras arrive.

Day of Caring brings together local workplaces to volunteer at United Way’s partner agencies— tackling hands-on projects that agencies often lack the time or resources to complete on their own. While agencies receive much-needed support, volunteers gain a firsthand look at the work being done to reduce poverty across our region.

Media invitation
Type Diabeat-It Urban Farm – building soil beds, transplanting seedlings
165 Exeter Road, London, ON
Suggested arrival: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 18

Libro Credit Union and United Way staff will be on site and available for interviews. A spokesperson will be present throughout the morning.

Excellent opportunities for video, photography and audio. Volunteers will have been working since 10:00 a.m., so cameras arriving at 11:00 a.m. will find both completed work to showcase and active volunteering underway.

Quotable
“For 25 years, Day of Caring has shown what’s possible when our community shows up for one another. Libro’s decade of commitment to this event is a powerful example of that spirit. Today, seeing their team working the gardens here at Type Diabeat-It, is a great snapshot of that commitment in action. – Roxanne Riddell, Interim President and CEO, United Way Elgin Middlesex

“Day of Caring shows what’s possible when people come together with a shared purpose. At Libro, we believe in building vibrant and resilient communities, and we’re proud to stand alongside United Way—creating hands-on impact while helping our staff connect more deeply with the communities we serve.”
— Jason Dearing, Regional Director, Libro Credit Union

Fast facts

• This is United Way Elgin Middlesex’s 25th annual Day of Caring—and Libro Credit Union’s 10th consecutive year as presenting sponsor.
• This year, Day of Caring expands to three dates—June 18, August 20, and December 10—giving more workplaces the flexibility to participate when it works best for them.
• On June 18 alone, approximately 150 volunteers will head to more than a dozen agencies across London, Elgin County and Middlesex County.
• Participating workplaces generously cover their staff’s time away from the office, shop floor, job site or classroom.
• United Way Elgin Middlesex is the region’s largest non-government funder of social services, investing in 35 programs and services at 33 local agencies.

For media inquiries and to arrange interviews
Chris McInnis, Director of Marketing & Communications, United Way Elgin Middlesex
cmcinnis@unitedwayem.ca | 519-200-5193 (mobile) | 519-438-1723 (office)

Kristen Nyenhuis, Director of Communications, Libro Credit Union
Kristen.Nyenhuis@libro.ca

Mystery Furtado, CEO and Founder, Type Diabeat-It
info@diabeat-it.ca

About United Way Elgin Middlesex: United Way Elgin Middlesex is the region’s largest non-government funder of social services. We invest in strategic leadership, community-building and poverty-reducing initiatives through 35 programs and services offered by local agencies.

Thank you Libro Credit Union for being our Presenting Sponsor