UCF kicks off its annual United Way Campaign this week \u2013 a month-long community celebration and pledge drive to help people in need. The October goal for the Live United campaign is $150,000 to support charitable agencies and programs.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s start UCF\u2019s next 50 years by making a difference \u2013 a big difference for those in need in Central Florida,\u201d said President John C. Hitt.<\/p>\n
Special events this year include a Live United Flea Market on Oct. 9, the 5th annual Critical Needs Drive benefitting the Knights Pantry and Second Harvest Food Bank, Spooky Knight 5K, opportunities for volunteering and making agency visits, and other activities. There also is an initiative designed to support UCF\u2019s commitment to health and wellbeing, the 3rd annual RunUnited challenge, which lasts throughout October.<\/p>\n
This year, for the first time, the student body has challenged the faculty and staff to raise money. Students are striving to exceed the $150,000 goal, thus increasing the university\u2019s impact through the United Way Campaign to $300,000.<\/p>\n
Everyone\u2019s support is needed to help UCF reach its impact goal. Donations can be given through payroll deduction, cash, check, or credit card.\u00a0There are paper pledge forms as well as an online giving option.\u00a0Donors can choose from United Way designation options to benefit, such as the United Way\u2019s Investing in Results programs, specific United Way agencies, or a write-in option.<\/p>\n