United Way Launches Youth T-Shirt Design Contest

Local nonprofit seeks creative young artists for annual Day of Caring event

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:19pm

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A grid of brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen prints of a youth-designed t-shirt graphic featuring an iconic community service symbol or object, conceptually representing the energy and creativity of a local volunteer event.A vibrant, pop art-inspired design will help promote the United Way's upcoming Day of Caring volunteer event.Cayuga Today

The United Way of Cayuga County is holding a contest for local youth to design the official t-shirt for their upcoming annual Day of Caring event. The winning design will be featured on t-shirts worn by volunteers during the community service day.

Why it matters

The Day of Caring is a major community event that brings together hundreds of volunteers to work on service projects across Cayuga County. The t-shirt design contest engages young artists in the community and helps promote the event to a wider audience.

The details

The United Way is accepting t-shirt design submissions from youth ages 12-18 who live in Cayuga County. The winning design will be selected by a panel of judges and the artist will receive a cash prize. The selected design will be printed on t-shirts worn by volunteers during the Day of Caring event, which is scheduled for June 15, 2026.

  • The t-shirt design contest is open for submissions until May 1, 2026.
  • The Day of Caring event will take place on June 15, 2026.

The players

United Way of Cayuga County

A local nonprofit organization that coordinates community service projects and volunteer efforts in Cayuga County, New York.

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What’s next

The winning t-shirt design will be announced on May 15, 2026. Volunteers can sign up to participate in the Day of Caring event on the United Way's website.

The takeaway

The United Way's t-shirt design contest is a creative way to engage local youth in supporting an important community service event. The winning design will help promote the Day of Caring and inspire more volunteers to get involved.