Celebrating our roles as “everyday heroes” when we support the United Way, a team of superheroes from the United Way of the Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen visited campus to help out with the campaign-launching Pancake Breakfast on October 11.
More than 40 faculty and staff — just over 3 per cent of employees — have contributed to the 2016 UBC Okanagan United Way campaign by making payroll e-pledges. The goal is to encourage e-pledges from 10 per cent or more of our faculty and staff, and to help more than 3,000 people in our region through United Way-funded community partners.
In addition to directly supporting our community, all who make payroll e-pledges in October will be eligible to win a multi-pass to The Hangar Fitness and Recreation Centre, courtesy of UBC Okanagan Athletics and Recreation, in a draw made Oct. 31. And anyone contributing through payroll e-pledge in October or November will also be eligible to win a one-year parking permit on campus, courtesy of UBC Okanagan Parking Services, to be drawn Nov. 30.
To make a payroll e-pledge, check your Oct. 11 email from the United Way campaign, containing your personalized link to the online e-pledge system. Your donation in any amount will help improve the lives of struggling families, lonely seniors, and underprivileged children. Without your support, none of this would be possible.
To donate or find out more, visit: unitedway.ok.ubc.ca/donate/your-donation-helps
