Shine for Shelter Car Wash Fundraising Event

The City of Columbia Homeless Services department is partnering with United Way of the Midlands for Volunteer Week.

The Shine for Shelter Car Wash fundraising event to support Rapid Shelter Columbia’s mission of assisting individuals experiencing homelessness. Homeless Services is inviting the community to come out for a car wash, to volunteer, or to donate.

All proceeds will directly support client services and initiatives that aid individuals experiencing homelessness and the dedicated service providers who support them. Come out, get a shine, and help create lasting change!

Monetary donations collected during the car wash will go directly toward essential services resources and Rapid Shelter Columbia residents.

United Way Volunteer Week

From April 21-26, we’re mobilizing 1,000 volunteers across 100 teams to complete 100 impactful community projects, with a goal of raising $100/person to support critical programs in education, housing, and healthcare.

What You Need to Know:

• Each team consists of 5-10 members engaged in action-based giving
• Each participant commits to raising at least $100 to support the host organization and United Way of the Midlands impact work
• Funds raised are split 50/50 between United Way of the Midlands and host partner organizations and 75/25 for local organizations beyond United Way’s Impact Partners

How to Get Involved:

• Visit the landing page: VW25-Shine for Shelter: Car Wash Fundraiser with Rapid Shelter | United Way of the Midlands (uway.org)
• Gather your team and choose your project
• Register your team and start fundraising
• Share the link with friends, family, and colleagues