{"id":45647,"date":"2014-12-08T14:00:29","date_gmt":"2014-12-08T20:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.olemiss.edu\/?p=45647"},"modified":"2014-12-08T15:19:14","modified_gmt":"2014-12-08T21:19:14","slug":"united-way-pledges-make-great-stocking-stuffers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/united-way-pledges-make-great-stocking-stuffers\/","title":{"rendered":"United Way Pledges Make Great Stocking Stuffers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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OXFORD, Miss. \u2013 As 2014 quickly comes to a close, University of Mississippi faculty, staff, alumni and students are urged to make 11th<\/sup>-hour contributions to the area United Way<\/a> campaign before year\u2019s end.<\/p>\n

Approximately $50,000 in campus donations has been confirmed since the annual fundraising effort was launched in mid-October. All UM employees received an envelope containing an appeal letter and a pledge card. While many have accepted the challenge to donate a portion of their salaries to help the worthy cause, more pledges are needed.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe sooner each of us makes a pledge, the quicker we will reach the $150,000 goal for this year,\u201d said Lucile McCook, director of health professions advising and campus committee co-chair. \u201cA gift to the United Way makes a great stocking stuffer and is still tax-deductible if it\u2019s made by Dec. 31.\u201d<\/p>\n

A limited supply of free \u201cLive United\u201d T-shirts are available for those who make donations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe members of the UM United Way Campaign Committee encourage all administration, faculty and staff to support our local United Way,\u201d said Kate Kellum, associate director of institutional research and assessment. \u201cContributions may be made through payroll deductions each work period, or through one-time gifts of cash or check.\u201d<\/p>\n

Several groups of donors are recognized by UM. Fair Share givers contribute one hour\u2019s wages each month to the United Way. Leadership givers contribute at least $500.<\/p>\n

The Nov. 30 deadline has been extended, but employees are urged not to procrastinate.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn this critical economic climate, we want to make sure that our campus United Way campaign does not fall short of reaching our goal,\u201d said Thelma Curry, University Police officer and campaign committee co-chairperson.<\/p>\n

UM contributions definitely play a significant role in the overall area United Way campaign.<\/p>\n

\u201cEver since United Way Oxford-Lafayette County<\/a> was founded 44 years ago, University of Mississippi leadership, faculty, staff and students have donated generously, inspiring others throughout the LOU community to do the same,\u201d said Alice Ricks, UWOLC executive director. \u201cJust as importantly, UWOLC works closely with individuals and departments from across campus on critical issues affecting the community \u2013 from early childhood education to affordable housing to healthy aging. UM is one of our strongest partners.\u201d<\/p>\n

When it comes to the United Way and UM, it\u2019s a reciprocal relationship.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe university community is strengthened by this work,\u201d said James Thomas, assistant professor of sociology. \u201cWe, in turn, support our United Way by donating and volunteering.\u201d<\/p>\n

The communitywide goal for the UWOLC campaign is $540,000, of which $150,000 is to hoped to come from campus. To make a pledge to the UM effort, visit http:\/\/unitedway.olemiss.edu or contact either McCook at bymccook@olemiss.edu<\/a> or Curry at tcurry@olemiss.edu<\/a>
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OXFORD, Miss. \u2013 As 2014 quickly comes to a close, University of Mississippi faculty, staff, alumni and students are urged to make 11th-hour contributions to the area United Way campaign before year\u2019s end. Approximately $50,000 in campus donations has been confirmed since the annual fundraising effort was launched in mid-October. 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