HANDS ON GREENVILLE DAY
The Upstate’s largest annual day of service returns on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
HOG DAY = saturday may 2nd, 2026
It’s back!
Hands On Greenville (HOG) Day is United Way of Greenville County’s largest annual day of service, when thousands of neighbors come together to turn community needs into action.
From planting gardens and painting classrooms to assembling care kits and revitalizing shared spaces, HOG Day offers volunteer opportunities for all ages and abilities.
What is Hands On Greenville (HOG) Day?
Each year:
- Local nonprofits, schools and community organizations submit service projects.
- Individuals, families, companies and faith-based groups sign up to serve.
- Thousands of volunteers complete hands-on projects across Greenville County — all in one powerful morning.
How Can I Get Involved?
1. Submit a project
Have a project that could use volunteer support?
Community organizations are invited to submit projects for consideration.
⚠️ Important: You must be a registered nonprofit partner to host a project. Registration is free and approval typically takes one business day. Apply to become a nonprofit partner.
2. Sign Up to Volunteer
It takes the whole community to make HOG Day happen.
Serve on your own. Bring your family. Rally your coworkers. Gather your friends.
We’re currently collecting projects across Greenville County.
✔ Create your volunteer profile, if you haven’t done so already
✔ Join the notification list
✔ Be ready when registration opens
HANDS ON GREENVILLE DAY
Dates to Remember
Creating a measurable impact is about empowering people to strengthen the communities they’re part of — not just today, but for tomorrow. We’re about long-term solutions that not only create opportunities, but shatter barriers. Because to us, a person’s zip code shouldn’t limit his or her chance for success.
Together, we’re United Way of Greenville County.
DATE COMING SOON
Project selection opens.
DATE COMING SOON
Volunteer team captains training
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T-shirt pickup
days
MAY 2, 2026
HOG Day:
8 a.m.–noon
MAY 2, 2026
Afterparty:
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
What Types of Projects Fit HOG Day?
Need inspiration? These project types work well:
- School beautification (painting, landscaping)
- Park and trail cleanups
- Community garden planting
- Assembling hygiene or food kits
- Shelter organization projects
- Minor facility repairs
- Playground or outdoor space improvements
- Donation sorting
- Literacy or STEM activity builds
- Community mural painting
Projects should:
- Be clearly defined
- Be safely managed
- Be achievable in a 3–4 hour window
- Have a designated on-site coordinator
HOG Day Sponsorship Interest
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING HANDS ON GREENVILLE DAY POSSIBLE:
Impact Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Coastal Carolina National Bank (CCNB)
McMillan Pazdan Smith
Womble Bond Dickinson
