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Big Twelve United Way Survey
- September 12, 2007, K-State Campaign Kickoff, 3 p.m., K-State Student
Union, Ballroom
- September 17, 2007, 1 p.m., Golf Tournament at Stagg Hill Golf Club
(4441 Ft. Riley Blvd.)
- September 19, 2007, 8 a.m. to Noon, United Way Day of
Caring
- October 1-31, 2007: K-State United Way 2007
Campaign
- October 3, 2007, Radiothon at Manhattan Broadcasting Stations (KMAN,
KROCK, B104 & Z96.3)
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The mission of Riley County United Way: "To lead in building
a healthy
community by strengthening caring organizations."
2006 Campaign Progress
As of the end of the campaign, pledges totaling $103,884.26 were
received.
2006 Campaign Milestones
- Nine departments or offices contributed in 2006 who had not in
2005
- Sixteen departments or offices with 50% or more contributing.
United Way
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Volunteers Needed
Ten abused or neglected children need trained volunteers to serve
as
advocates through the Sunflower CASA Project. Contact Jayme
Morris-Hardeman sunfcasa@interkan.net for
more
information.
Fifty children are waiting for a volunteer to be a Big Brother or
Big
Sister to them. Most of the children are boys waiting for a Big
Brother. A
one year commitment is needed. Volunteers are also needed to help
tutor
children in an after-school program. A one semester commitment is
needed. Contact
Kim Deshazo KDeshazo@ksbbbs.org at Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Manhattan.
Contributions may be made by Bill, Payroll Deduction, Cash, Check or
Credit Card. The Kansas State University United Way Pledge Letter will be
distributed
during the campaign. View a Sample of
the pledge letter (PDF)
which will be confidentially sent to all current employees. Print a blank
pledge letter (PDF) for new
employees.
For more information regarding
the United Way, contact the Division of Human Resources at (785) 532-6277
or
the United Way of Riley County at (785) 776-3779.
Wildcats
Should Support the United Way as Soon as Possible article in Collegian
4th-Annual
5K race benefits local Boys and Girls Clubs article in Collegian
Students
can aid United Way in providing local services article in K-State Collegian
RADIOTHON TO BENEFIT UNITED WAY
You can support United Way and have fun at the same time by tuning in to
the
annual Radiothon fundraiser on Wednesday, October 11. Call 776-1350 from 6
a.m. to 6 p.m. and make a song request in exchange for a United Way
donation. You can also bid on fun "local celebrity" challenges
and radio
auction items, including a K-State Harley Day ride and tickets to the
KSU-Nebraska and KSU-Texas football games. The event, sponsored by Capitol
Federal Savings, U.S. Cellular, will be broadcast from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
all four Manhattan Broadcasting stations: KMAN 1350 AM, and FM stations
K-ROCK 101.5, B104.7, and Z93.3. Contributions are tax deductible.
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K-STATE'S
COMMUNITY SERVICE WEEK INCLUDES SPECIAL PROJECT FOR NATIONAL MAKE A
DIFFERENCE DAY
K-State Media Relations & Marketing article
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