Giving to the United Way has quickly become a tradition at the University of New Mexico. The “Giving Makes Life Better” employee campaign began Monday, Oct. 8 with campaign co-chairs Vi Florez, Interim Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs leading the charge.
UNM President David J. Schmidly has announced a campaign goal of $515,000, an increase of more than $40,000 from last year’s goal of $475,000 and $18,000 more from last year’s record-setting mark of $493,600.
Each year, UNM’s support for United Way has increased. In 2003 more than $220,000 was raised. In 2004 that figure climbed to $310,526. In 2005, UNM raised $432,000. And last year’s campaign was no exception in terms of donor generosity with $493,600 pledged in United Way support.
The University’s campaign is one of the largest in the state and demonstrates UNM’s support for friends, family, community and causes we support around the world. One of the many benefits of your donation exists right here at UNM. Donors can designate their gift to any number of UNM departments or programs. United Way opens the door to many educational possibilities through donor support of scholarships and undergraduate education.
Donors may also choose to direct their contribution to the United Way Community Fund or any 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization of choice that helps support dozens of local organizations throughout Central New Mexico working with at-risk children, the elderly, victims of family violence and other neighbors in need.
Thanks to the Corporate Cornerstones Program, which underwrites administrative costs, 100 percent of the money you donate will go to help the people in this community who need it most. None of your donation goes to pay for administration.
UNM’s “Giving Makes Life Better” United Way campaign drive continues through the end of November. Many of the campaign pledge forms have already been delivered. If you do not receive your form this week or have any questions, please contact the United Way team at 277-0649.
For more information on UNM's 2007 United Way campaign visit: UNM United Way Campaign.
Media Contact: Steve Carr, (505) 277-1821; e-mail: scarr@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at November 7, 2007 05:35 PM