Yale Bulletin and Calendar

October 4-11, 1999

Volume 28, Number 7

"One of the ways we can make the most impact in our own communities is by contributing to the United Way/Community Health Charities Campaign." -- Daisy Rodriguez, coordinator of Yale's fund drive

Yale launching annual United Way
fundraising drive

In coming weeks, Yale employees will have the opportunity to do something to help others, and it will take only a minute of their time.

Faculty and staff members, as well as local retirees, will soon receive pledge forms for the University's annual fundraising drive in support of the United Way. For many employees, the yearly campaign is a welcome way to show their concern for others.

In fact, Yale traditionally is one of the largest contributors to the drive, which is the only general fundraising effort by employees sponsored by the University. Yale is among the many employers in the region to take part in the campaign, which raises funds in support of local programs and services that assist children, the elderly, people with disabilities and others.

This year, United Way of Greater New Haven joins with Community Health Charities (formerly known as the Combined Health Appeal) in an effort to reach its most ambitious goal yet -- $5.1 million. Monies raised will support 29 United Way member agencies serving the City of New Haven and seven surrounding towns, as well as other health and social service organizations in the State of Connecticut.

United Way and Community Health Charities organizations offer a wide range of services, including educational, vocational and recreational programs for children and adults; disaster relief; individual and family counseling; crime victim assistance; travelers aid; nursing care for the sick; legal assistance for the financially disadvantaged; crisis intervention; programs to promote research on and treatment of cancer, muscular dystrophy and other serious diseases; and child care.

"One of the ways we can make the most impact in our own communities is by contributing to the United Way/Community Health Charities Campaign," says Daisy Rodríguez, assistant vice president of community relations in the Office of New Haven and State Affairs, who coordinates Yale's part in the joint fundraising effort.

"Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are helped by the services and programs that United Way member agencies provide. By contributing to the campaign, we are helping to improve the lives of our neighbors and friends. As this year's United Way message so ably points out, we are making 'an investment in a caring community.' Our gifts truly are an investment in our own future."

Hart Caparulo, president of the United Way of Greater New Haven, is confident that this year's ambitious campaign will be a success.

"We have made our goal for three consecutive years, and I think we can do it again," he says. "People recognize the importance of giving back and making a difference for people who need a little help."

For nearly 80 years, the United Way has provided support to health and social service organizations that meet essential community needs. Local chapters of the national organization launch individual campaigns to ensure that the monies raised are invested back into their own communities.

A contribution from a single Yale staff member can help hundreds of people because the United Way invests each unrestricted contribution in dozens of organizations. A network of experienced community leaders helps decide how the contribution will be divided among United Way member agencies so that the most important community problems and needs will be addressed.

Several donor options are available to Yale employees. A description of these options, as well as a pledge form, are included in the packets of United Way information being mailed to faculty and staff.

For further information about the Yale-United Way/Community Health Charities campaign, call (203) 432-4488.

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