This Saturday — Greenville’s biggest day of service is almost here

United Way of Greenville County’s Hands On Greenville Day Returns This Saturday, May 2 with GE Vernova as Community Catalyst Sponsor 

This Saturday, May 2, more than 2,000 volunteers will fan out across Greenville County for Hands On Greenville (HOG) Day, the Upstate’s largest annual day of service. From cleaning up parks and planting native gardens to painting classrooms and washing therapy horses, the day puts the community’s giving spirit on full display.

United Way of Greenville County has received more than 60 project submissions from organizations across the county, including the City of Greenville, Greenville County Schools, Greenville County Parks and Recreation, the Greenville Zoo, Harvest Hope Food Bank, Jasmine Road, A Child’s Haven, Pendleton Place, Project Host and dozens of churches and nonprofits. Projects range from kudzu cleanups and equine therapy farm days to community gardening and bus washing.

Registration closes soon, sign up today at unitedwaygc.org/hands-on-Greenville-day.

A Community Catalyst Sponsorship

This year United Way of Greenville County is proud to welcome GE Vernova as the Community Catalyst Sponsor of HOG Day. GE Vernova is one of United Way’s largest and most long-standing corporate supporters, and their investment goes well beyond a check. Through a unique combination of employee campaign giving, energetic workplace fundraisers and hands-on volunteer leadership, GE Vernova has built a culture of community engagement.

On May 2 alone, more than 200 GE Vernova volunteers will be on the ground at Conestee Nature Preserve, one of HOG Day’s largest single project sites, working to beautify the preserve for the community.

“We are proud to have the support of GE Vernova for this year’s Hands on Greenville Day. What sets them apart is their culture, giving is not a one-time event for them, it is how they operate year-round. That consistency creates a ripple of impact that reaches deep into this community,” says Meghan Barp, President and CEO, United Way of Greenville County.

The Party Starts at 5 

After a morning of service, volunteers are invited to keep the celebration going. The official HOG Day after party kicks off at 5:00 PM at District 356 at Fluor Field, with food, drinks, games, family fun and highlights from the day’s projects. At 6:35 PM the party moves into the ballpark for the Greenville Drive vs. the Hub City Spartanburgers. Game tickets are included free for all HOG Day volunteers.

Get Involved 

HOG Day details at a glance:

• Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
• Service hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• After party: 5:00 PM at District 356 at Fluor Field
• First pitch: 6:35 PM, Greenville Drive vs. Hub City Spartanburgers
• Register: unitedwaygc.org/hands-on-greenville-day

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 85,000 employees across approximately 100 countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future.