Local United Way kicks off annual Week of Caring [Video]

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — This week marks The United Way of Greater New Haven’s annual week of caring. The initiative calls on volunteers to get out in the community to make a difference.

Volunteers with the organization transformed The West Haven Child Development Center on Tuesday.

University of New Haven students volunteer with United Way

They rolled up their sleeves and added a fresh coat of paint, while others worked to trim bushes and get rid of weeds in the community garden.

“Week of Caring is an opportunity for volunteers to give back to their community. It initially started as a day of caring but then we realized we wanted to give folks more of a chance to participate in our events,” said Dennis Velasquez, who manages volunteers with the local United Way.

Tuesday’s event was one of five initiatives happening this week, with leaders saying it will also be showing love to local elementary schools and food …