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What does it mean to do local good? The United Way of 荔枝视频 and Area鈥檚 2018 campaign slogan is a call to lift up those around us who are struggling. From accessible housing, to immigration support, to legal guidance, the United Way invests in programs and collaborations that tackle root causes of social issues, connecting Calgarians with opportunities that help them flourish.

• 2017鈥檚 successful campaign raised $639,048. Above, from left: Shane Royal, campaign co-chair and director of Ancillary Services; Jackie Sieppert, 2017 campaign co-chair, and dean of the Faculty of Social Work; Diane Kenyon, vice-president (university relations) and executive sponsor of the university鈥檚 United Way campaign; and Bill Rosehart, dean of the Schulich School of Engineering and 2018 campaign co-chair.

Today, U荔枝视频 is proud to continue their long-standing partnership with the United Way, with the launch of our 2018 campaign. Over the next few months, our community will come together to give through special events, such as Haskayne School of Business鈥檚 popular Chillin鈥� for Charity, Werklund School of Education鈥檚 Fun Run, and the Executive Suite鈥檚 Book Sale. Giving of any amount can also be made through monthly contributions and one-time donations.

鈥淭his is such an incredibly important initiative for the 荔枝视频 and its goals for the Eyes High strategy,鈥� says Diane Keyon, vice-president (university relations) and executive sponsor of the university鈥檚 United Way campaign. 鈥淭he work we do here on campus is not just celebrated by our community, but by people all over the city who see U荔枝视频 stepping up and accepting responsibility as a community leader. We鈥檝e seen growth year after year, and I鈥檓 excited to see us reach, and hopefully surpass, our campaign goal.鈥�  

Last year, U荔枝视频 set a new record in its United Way fundraising by far surpassing our $550,000 goal. With this in mind, the 2018 fundraising goal is to raise $575,000

Your donation makes real impact on real lives

Whether you give a donation of $5 or $500, your contribution makes a difference. Last year, the United Way invested in 173 programs and 56 collaborative initiatives at 101 agencies to improve the lives of 152,824 people.

鈥淭he United Way does an exceptional job of navigating complex barriers to well-being, like job loss, illness and cost of living,鈥� says U荔枝视频 campaign co-chair Bill Rosehart, dean of the Schulich School of Engineering. His first year in this role, he is eager to work with the U荔枝视频 community to reach its funding goal. 鈥淭hese barriers can鈥檛 be ignored; as a community builder, the people of the university need to come together to shape a brighter future for our city.鈥�

Early bird incentives

Faculty and staff will receive an email with a personalized URL on Oct. 3. Those who give using the URL by Oct. 17 will be entered to win early bird prizes, including a semester of free parking or a one-year gym membership with Active Living.

New Leadership Donors 鈥� those donating $1,200 or more for the first time 鈥� will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the impact in the community. A $1,200 investment becomes $2,400 for someone in need, and for the donor, this equates to $50 per pay period ($27 after tax per pay period).

Already a Leadership Donor? Increase your gift, and the growth portion of your gift will be matched.

This year, we will be bringing back a campus favourite again: Give 鈥榥 Thanks! Stay tuned for more information later in October on how you can recognize your friends and colleagues while contributing to a better 荔枝视频 for everyone.

鈥淲e are already seeing an impressive range of faculty and unit events being planned over the coming months,鈥� says Shane Royal, U荔枝视频 campaign co-chair for the second year in a row, and director of Ancillary Services. 鈥淭he spirit of U荔枝视频 will shine with unit-specific raffles, draws, auctions and even a market. Each year gets more innovative, as we work together to reach our goal.鈥�

Giving is easy. Give online, download a paper pledge form or find information on tax receipts related to your United Way investment. Or, your donation can easily be made through payroll deductions.

Visit our  web page to stay up to date with what鈥檚 happening in this year鈥檚 campaign.