One of the ways UAA demonstrates its engagement in the community is by being a part of the annual United Way/Alaska Community Share drive, known on campus as the UAA Community Campaign.

This year the campaign runs from November 3 to December 10. We are making a special effort to make the donation process easier for everyone.

This year’s campaign features a streamlined pledge form so you can complete your donation in as little as three minutes! Or you can review the list of 93 member agencies to select the charities that you wish to support.

 You can choose to have your donation taken from your paycheck (before taxes), so your pledge will be painless. Giving has never been easier.

We are also updating and expanding the electronic auction site, with lots of exciting and unique experiences to bid on. Remember, all the money goes to helping individuals most in need in the community, so bid early and often.

 UAA is trying to increase the overall number of contributors this year. Whatever amount you can give - $10, $50, $100 – is vitally important.

Our monetary goal this year is $60,000, which is 10% more than collected in 2003. Throughout November we will be telling the Community Campaign story to individuals and groups across the campus.

Open your mind, your heart, and your wallet, and join your coworkers in the Community Campaign. In the words of Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor by giving”.