All University of Mississippi employees should receive a mailing from the campus United Way campaign committee this month. It looks different this year, and we hope that everyone will open it and accept the challenge to donate a portion of your salary to help the worthy cause.
The sooner each of us makes a pledge, the quicker we will reach the $150,000 goal for this year.
“The members of the UM United Way Campaign Committee invite all administration, faculty and staff to participate in this year’s fundraising efforts,” said Thelma Curry, captain of UPD support operations and campus committee co-chairperson. “Contributions may be made through payroll deductions each payroll period or by check.”
Fair Share givers contribute one hour’s wages each month to the United Way. Emerging Leadership givers donate $250 to $499. Leadership givers contribute at least $500.
Employees have until the end of the semester to make a pledge but are urged not to procrastinate.
“As the holidays approach, the number of calls for philanthropy typically increases,” said Lucile McCook, lecturer in biology and campus committee co-chairperson. “In this critical economic climate, we want to make sure that our campus United Way campaign is not inadvertently omitted lest we fall short of reaching our goal.”
So go ahead; make someone’s day. Open the envelope and live the United Way.