Labor of Love 2026

Schedule

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 am

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Location

601 State St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 | Ottawa, IL

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SAVE THE DATE! 🏠🛠️❤️ Labor of Love 2026
Mark your calendars! Saturday, October 3rd, United Way ELC's Labor of Love is celebrating 35 years of neighbors helping neighbors.🎊
While the big day is still a few months ahead, preparation behind the scenes starts now—and we need your help to spread the word!
🏡 Know Someone Who Needs Help? Homeowner applications are AVAILABLE NOW! If you or a neighbor, friend, or family member in our community could use assistance with home repair projects or general maintenance, paper applications are available now at your bank/credit union drive-up, township office/city hall, or library! Application deadline: July 30, 2026
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