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Could I make one clarification for the record? I didn’t say, “my wife is wasted.” I said, ”my life is wasted.”

We love acts of kindness, even when they aren’t random. And we’re more than happy to share some news about United Way of Tarrant County, which is rallying for the community to collect and donate items for families, individuals and older adults as part of the annual Day of Action on Tuesday, June 21.

Collection sites will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at locations in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and Mansfield. Donation items needed include school supplies, diapers, hygiene supplies, shelf-stable foods, and gifts for older adults living in long-term care and rehabilitation facilities.

Every year, United Way of Tarrant County invites the community to join the Day of Action to help with immediate and emerging needs within Tarrant County. This year’s Day of Action will support local agencies including the Center for Transforming Lives, HIM Center, and the Mission Central food pantry.

Donations will be collected at the following locations: • United Way of Tarrant County

• Fort Worth office: 1500 N. Main St., Ste. 200, Fort Worth, TX, 76164

• Arlington office: 401 W. Sanford, Room #106, Arlington, TX, 76011

• Southside Bank, 2311 W. Euless Blvd., Euless, TX, 76040

• HIM Center, 150 S. 6th Ave., Mansfield, TX 76063

In addition, United Way of Tarrant County will also offer a virtual opportunity that can be completed any time during the week of June 20. Families or individuals can volunteer from home writing notecards for veterans, teachers and older adults living in long-term care and rehabilitation facilities. Store-bought or homemade cards are welcome.

For more information on the Day of Action, and a complete list of recommended donation items, visit www.unitedwaytarrant.org/volunteer/.