Joe Kuritar LIVES UNITED because there is nothing better than giving. United Way's Volunteer Connection is proud to recognize Joe Kuritar as the Community Volunteer of the Month.

Mr. Joe Kuritar was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. About 17 years ago, Joe was introduced to Rebuilding Together Dayton (RTD) by volunteering with one of his children for a school project. It was at this time that a former employee and church member asked if Joe would be interested in helping out with some handy work here and there. Joe agreed and has been a dedicated volunteer with Rebuilding Together Dayton ever since.

Rebuilding Together Dayton is a volunteer driven non-profit that has repaired over 1,000 homes in the city. Their mission is to build community partnerships and provide home rehabilitation for low-income Dayton homeowners. Over the past 17+ years, Joe has offered his time and talents to redo sidewalks, make ceiling repairs, install banister replacements, medicine cabinets, fans and so much more.

Mr. Kuritar recruited a team of volunteers to assist him with larger projects. For projects that require more time and manpower, Joe reaches out to his son and two good friends to lend their time with him. Joe’s unofficial title with Rebuilding Together Dayton is "Handy Man" and "Jack of All Trades." RTD shared that Joe is so patient and giving of his time. He is always willing to help out in any way he can.

Being named a “Jack of All Trades,” one can wonder where Joe learned how to fix and do so much! Joe’s skills were acquired by watching others - in particular, his father - as a young boy. “I was always around when my dad fixed things for other people to help out,” explains Joe. A former Boy Scout, Joe remembers watching his Troop Leader always lending a hand to help others and reminding the Boy Scouts to remember to “pay it forward.” Joe learned so much from his family growing up and the importance of giving back to your community. With a smile, Joe explains that “There is nothing better than giving!”

United Way’s Volunteer Connection is proud to recognize Joe Kuritar as the Community Volunteer of the Month for June.

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