Here’s how the community plan is encouraging neighborhood and civic involvement:

• In 2005, volunteers devoted nearly 58,000 hours to community service through Hands On Miami’s partnership with United Way
• Volunteer time is valued at $18.04 an hour (per The Independent Sector)
• Equivalent of $1,039,609 worth of help for community
• On Hands On Miami Day, 123 organizations sent teams of volunteers to beautify various sites throughout Miami-Dade