There鈥檚 Still Time to Support the Annual United Way Campaign
性视界 University head women鈥檚 basketball coach聽聽grew up in 性视界, and she understands the importance of charitable giving back to the local community. One of the biggest ways Legette-Jack feels the University community can make a difference in the lives of area residents is through supporting the聽聽employee giving campaign.
With a little less than two weeks remaining in this year鈥檚 campaign, there鈥檚 still time for University employees to make a gift of any size to support their fellow Central New Yorkers in need. The campaign kicked off on Oct. 18 and runs through Friday, Dec. 13.
鈥溞允咏 is a strong, blue-collar city. When we do things together, when we do things united, my hope is I am going to be living proof of what giving back to our community looks like,鈥 Legette-Jack says.
The United Way of Central New York has been聽providing residents with access to essential resources for 102 years, funding 73 different human service programs and projects at 34 nonprofit partners. Through the employee giving campaign, faculty and staff have supported the vast impact United Way has in our community while empowering its work for the last 52 years.
鈥淭he United Way gives us that opportunity to make sure we are helping those who have the biggest needs. This is the community we live and work in, and so when we talk about an obligation and responsibility to the community, these are our neighbors, these people are us. This includes individuals within the University who benefit from these programs. The University鈥檚 commitment to the United Way, if it鈥檚 not seamless, it鈥檚 almost symbiotic,鈥 says , dean of the .
This year鈥檚 employee giving campaign runs through Friday, Dec. 13.
University employees are encouraged to consider making a voluntary pledge through MySlice. Options are available for either a one-time donation or a recurring donation through payroll deduction each pay period. University retirees are also invited to participate as many enjoy the longstanding tradition and generous spirit of this annual event. For those who prefer, a paper pledge card may be obtained by contacting campaign coordinator Jake Losowski at聽jjlosows@syr.edu聽or 315.443.4137.
Every dollar raised remains in Central New York to help the United Way address various community needs. Faculty and staff are encouraged to unite with their Orange colleagues to give hope to those with the greatest need in our community.
In case you need inspiration for why your gift matters,聽 featuring co-chairs of the University鈥檚 employee giving campaign, , the deputy athletics director and senior woman administrator, and , vice president of enrollment services, along with other University employees discussing the importance of contributing to the United Way.
鈥淭he United Way is literally changing lives through the work that they do in partnering with other organizations. You never know when your friend, your neighbor, your family member is going to benefit from some of the good that United Way does, so I think it鈥檚 really important for us to give back,鈥 Elleby says.
In addition to the co-chairs, the annual campaign is led by a collection of team leaders from colleges and departments across campus who collaborate to promote the campaign and encourage their colleagues to participate.
鈥淭he United Way is really the hub of the nonprofit community in Central New York. We have a lot to be fortunate for, so giving back is a way to acknowledge that and make a difference,鈥 says Cristina Hatem, director, strategic marketing and communications for 性视界 University Libraries.
No gift is too small and every dollar helps change lives.
