Fall Charitable Giving Campaign
Cedar Valley United Way
Dear Colleagues,
WHAT IF... EVERY CHILD IN OUR COMMUNITY HAD THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL AND LIFE?
WHAT IF... EVERY FAMILY HAD ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HEALTHCARE?
WHAT IF... EVERY INDIVIDUAL FACING HARDSHIP FOUND THE SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEEDED TO SUCCEED?
Why the United Way?
Founded in 1923, the Cedar Valley United Way believes in the power of "what if." They imagine a community where everyone's basic needs are met, where opportunities are abundant, and where we come together to lift each other up. But to turn this vision into reality, we need your help.
By donating to Cedar Valley United Way, you help fund vital programs and services that address the most pressing issues in our community. From education and healthcare to financial stability and crisis intervention, your generosity enables us to create lasting change.
To make your gift, please consider donating:
Cedar Valley United Way | Give Today
Learn more about Cedar Valley United Way:
Cedar Valley United Way | Charitable Campaign
UNIted, we can create a brighter future for everyone in the Cedar Valley!
Faculty, staff, and emeritus faculty
are invited to give to the United Way.
Why the United Way?
Cedar Valley United Way helps our neighbors, friends and coworkers live their best lives. They develop, support and invest in the most impactful strategies and partners to strengthen education, financial stability and healthy lifestyles - the building blocks of opportunity. Their investments of time and treasure are data-driven and aimed at root causes for long-term, measurable change.
For over 100 years, the Cedar Valley community has helped power Cedar Valley United Way’s ability to help those in need navigate everyday challenges. Cedar Valley United Way thinks about immediate needs and long-term solutions because they know thousands of people across the Cedar Valley are in need every day.
With your generous support, we will be ready to help struggling individuals and families in the Cedar Valley.
UNI United Way Campaign Ambassadors
Amelia Holden-McMurray, University Relations, amelia.holden-mcmurray@uni.edu
Kristina Kofoot, Office of Community Engagement, kristina.kofoot@uni.edu
Jess Betts, University Relations, jess.betts@uni.edu
Julianne Gassman, College of Education, julianne.gassman@uni.edu
Leadership Giving
Leadership Givers possess a compassionate spirit and a desire to take action. The result of their investments is a caring community that is resilient in the face of change and responsive to new challenges.
Leadership Givers are recognized as community leaders who set the example for friends, peers, and other associates to follow. In this way, their community investment leverages other gifts, thus having an even better impact in the community. We invite you to consider giving at a leadership level.
Toqueville Society
$10,000 or more
Golden Bough
$5,000-9,999
Silver Bough
$2,000-4,999
Bronze Bough
$1,000-1,999
Women United
Women's Philanthropy Connection members express their philanthropic passion through education, mentoring and volunteering. Women in households giving $1,000 or more OR $500 or more AND 40 years old or younger can join.
Emerging Leaders
Individuals or couples age 40 and younger who contribute $500 or more to Cedar Valley United Way.
