UNL's participation in the Lincoln-area Combined Campaign for Health and Human Services has been extended.
The Combined Campaign benefits three federations--Community Health Charities of Nebraska, Community Services Fund of Nebraska, and United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County.
Through the first two weeks of the campaign, 319 university employees have donated $146,737. Last year, university employees donated nearly $400,000 and finished among the top five in total dollars collected.
A $10 donation can provide a backpack of food for a student over a weekend.
A $20 donation can provide a meal, blanket, and comfort kit to an individual affected by a disaster.
A $50 donation can purchase sunscreen and beach towels for a Make-A-Wish Nebraska trip.
A $100 donation can provide rent or utility assistance to a struggling family.
This year marks the first digital campaign for the university--pledge packets will not be distributed as in previous years. Using a web browser (Internet Explorer is preferred), visit https://epledge.unitedwaylincoln.org/crm/Start.jsp?accountNumber=24190. The password is "gobigred". Once logged in, you will be prompted to create a new password.