Editor's Note: The following is a letter, providing
an update on the United Way campaign, from Eastern Michigan
University's United Way campaign co-chairs.
We are
pleased this year's United Way campaign at Eastern Michigan
University is off to a strong start. President
Susan Martin got the ball rolling in a big way with a $1,000
leadership pledge during the morning kick-off event Oct.
22. Since then, it has been full speed ahead as our Steering
Committee and Unit Representatives have been carrying the
message to faculty and staff across campus.
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A STRONG START: EMU's United Way campaign
is off to a strong start, with more than $40,000
raised toward the $100,000 goal. |
We are delighted to report that, as of last week, more
than $40,000 in pledges have been made by more than 160
people. This is a strong start and we are significantly
ahead of where we were at this time last year. Our online "e-pledge" emphasis
is meeting with positive response as we have heard from a number of people
who are pleased with the confidentiality, security and convenience of the e-pledge
process.
However, with less than two weeks left until the closing of the campaign
Nov. 20, and a goal to beat of $100,000, much work needs to be done. Needless
to say, the need in our community this year is greater than ever. We ask
you to participate. Even a small contribution makes a big difference.
Eastern has a history of significant support of our community. Whether
it is alleviating hunger, helping seniors age in place, shelter and housing,
early childhood care and education, or helping those in need obtain adequate
health care, United Way is making a difference and is changing lives.
If you haven't made your pledge yet, please do so. Our community needs
you.
For more information and pledge forms, visit http://www.emich.edu/unitedway/
Sincerely,
Byron Bond Walter
Kraft
Dean, Extended Programs Vice
President for Communications
and Educational Outreach
