United Way "funny fivers" have been distributed to raise awareness of the campaign.
United Way campaign aims for 100 percent participation
You may not think $5 can buy much these days, but it can go a long way to help the community.
With just $5 from a two-week pay period, the United Way can help provide training for one Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer or one month of advocacy for an abused or neglected child.
The CASA example is just one illustration of what donations to the United Way can do. The examples are on the back of "funny fivers," oversized, novelty $5 bills that have been distributed around campus as a reminder of the annual campus United Way campaign. The idea of the "funny fivers" was to show that a large donation is not necessary to help.
"I think sometimes people feel 'oh my gosh, you have to give a lot of money to make a difference," said Marlesa Roney, vice provost for Student Success and campus United Way chair. "The reality is that every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant difference."
The campus United Way campaign will be accepting donations through Thanksgiving. Roney said the goal is to have total participation by then.
Anyone wishing to take part in the campaign should contact Christina Toledo in the chancellor's office at 864-3131 or ctoledo@ku.edu.
Jayhawk signs showing the participation rate of faculty and staff are posted around campus to reflect the progress toward achieving 100 percent of this year's campaing goal.
"We're hopeful that more KU faculty and staff will participate by contributing to year's United Way campaign," Roney said. "Some of your KU neighbors and friends are among the recipients of these invaluable services."
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