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United Way of Central Ohio brought together thousands of volunteers for its 19th annual Community Care Day, the largest single volunteering effort in central Ohio. 3,200 volunteers from more than 150 companies participated in 180 projects at local schools and United Way member agencies. Each year, Community Care Day saves schools and agencies thousands of dollars in equivalent labor costs. Projects range from stocking food pantries and delivering meals to the homebound to repairing and refurbishing school facilities in the Columbus City, Southwestern City, and Groveport Madison Local school districts.

Community Care Day is sponsored by Bob Evans Farms and the Kroger Company. Their generosity supports the efforts of the thousands of volunteers who are making a difference in central Ohio.

This year, Carl English, United Way of Central Ohio 2010 General Campaign Chair, and COO, American Electric Power, announced the launch of "The AEP $1 Million Community Challenge for Basic Needs." AEP Ohio is generously donating $600,000 to United Way of Central Ohio to help people who are struggling to meet their basic needs like housing and access to critical health care. As part of the 2010 United Way of Central Ohio annual campaign, AEP Ohio is challenging our community to raise an additional $400,000 for basic needs through December 31, 2010. This challenge is an effort to raise awareness of the increased needs in our community and generate the contributions needed to help address them.

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