TRAVERSE CITY -- It was time for volunteers to roll up their selves and get to work for the 16th Annual Day of Caring event.
Nearly 100 teams dispersed into the community, ready to complete 56 projects.
7&4's Kate Fox has more on how the whole community benefits from this jam- packed day of volunteering.
Click the video above to check out the specific projects and how it will impact the community.
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Hundreds of volunteers are taking part in community projects across northern Michigan Thursday.
The events are marking the 16th Annual Day of Caring with the United Way of Northwest Michigan.
The day was kicked off with a pancake breakfast at the Open Space. After the kickoff volunteers travelled all over the area to dozens of projects from fixing up the TART Trails to planting flowers in parks. A full list of events you can take part in can be found HERE.
After you are done with your volunteer project for the day stop by the United Way of Northwest Michigan offices at 521 S Union Street for a free hot dog lunch.
