Community Workday Brings Neighbors Together—and Gets Things Done

Community Work Day Brings Neighbors Together - And Gets Things Done!

Reno County showed up in a big way for UWRC’s Spring 2026 Community Workday—and it made a real difference for area residents.

For this Spring Work Day event, UWRC opened nominations up for potential service projects to be submitted by residents on behalf of someone they knew in need or themselves to receive help. Thanks to an incredible turnout of 250 volunteers—representing 19 local organizations and several family groups —17 projects were completed during the four-hour event. 

Many of the projects centered on yard cleanup needs, including the removal of tree limbs and brush. Other projects included exterior painting, debris hauling and even the construction of a ramp to help improve accessibility for a local resident who uses a wheelchair.

 

Special Thank You to These Community Work Day Partners:

A big thank you goes out to the partners listed below who helped make the day possible! 

  • Jeff Thomson with Interfaith Housing & Community Services, Inc.
  • Curtis Mitchell with MBC Construction
  • The Volunteer Center of Reno County
  • Jason Lady with City of Hutchinson
  • Kiwanis Club of Hutchinson
  • Lowe's of Hutchinson
  • Dillons

And Thanks to these Volunteer Groups and Families:

  • Ad Astra Radio
  • BOLD
  • Buttler Family
  • Collins Bus
  • Dillons
  • Engebresten Family
  • First National Bank of Hutchinson
  • Gates Family
  • Girl Scout Troop 50247
  • Horizons Mental Health Center
  • Hutchinson Community College--Leadership Students
  • Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
  • IMMI
  • Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
  • Miller Family
  • Moose Lodge
  • NCA
  • ProValue Insurance
  • ReeceNichols of South Central Kansas
  • Reno County
  • Salvation Army
  • Trinity United Methodist Church
  • Viegra Family
  • Young Professionals

But more than anything, this day was really about people showing up for each other. Neighbors helped neighbors, local businesses offered volunteer crews and generous partners donated materials and supplies. Having all of these types of community support truly helped ensure that this one day of service created lasting impact.

Community Work Day is a great reminder of what we can do when we come together and show up for our neighbors in need! Every project, every volunteer, every hour—it all added up to something meaningful for Reno County.

Thank you to everyone who pitched in and made the day such a success. This is what it looks like when we are United for All.

Check Out Work Day Pics HERE!