Local non-profits will feel the impact of a community united 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sept. 12 as approximately 800 employees from area businesses volunteer their time during United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley's 21st annual "Day of Caring" in partnership with the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley.

Lehigh and Northampton counties non-profits will have volunteers painting, cleaning, landscaping and assisting with office projects. Volunteers will also deliver meals to the homebound, visit with elders and assist with the important work that supports children, families and older adults in the Valley.

Yard signs will be posted showcasing United Way Volunteers at Work.

Last year, more than 647 employees from 44 Lehigh Valley companies helped non-profits save more than $76,000 in one day.

Day of Caring's title sponsor is Capital BlueCross with additional support from Amazon Fulfillment, PNC Bank, and Zoellner Arts Center. In-kind sponsors for the post-event include Allentown Beverage, Giant Foods, Inc. and Roma Ristorante.

The Volunteer Center coordinates the Day of Caring logistics.