Make your pledge
Current Donors
- If you contributed to the United Way of the Ozarks campaign last year through payroll deduction, your gift will continue this year.
- If you would like to increase your gift, please access the pledge site or email MSU payroll.
New Donors
- Access the pledge site and then click on the "Make Your Pledge" button.
- Select the type of pledge and total pledge amount
- Designate your gift
- Fill in your contact information
- Select "Submit"
- You will receive an email confirmation when your pledge is complete
If you have questions or need help making your pledge, please contact Julie Masterson.
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United Way Campaign 2024 – 2025
Missouri State University faculty, staff and retirees have rallied together every year for decades to contribute to UWO. In doing so, our community supports our public affairs mission by assisting many who need help.
UWO has adopted a more focused approach to community investment. United Way invests in programs focused on championing children and providing pathways out of poverty. Through funding & volunteer engagement, we impact the lives of thousands of our Southwest Missouri neighbors across 14 counties.
Why United Way?
The United Way of the Ozarks has made some exciting new changes in how they plan to invest our donations differently in the community.
The new funding strategy focuses on the health, education and financial stability needs of our community and is designed to maximize our undesignated funds. You can still designate funds to your organization of choice on the mobile pledge form.
2024 Major Prizes
Reserved parking spots
Relieve the hassle of finding a parking place and make a difference in your community.
Challenges
The First Timer Challenge
Pledge a payroll deduction or recurring credit card charge of $60 or $5/monthly.
The Give a Little More Challenge
Increase your current donation by at least $5/monthly.
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Make your pledge and celebrate with us
Faculty and staff who participate in this year’s campaign with a donation or a rollover donation will be invited to a celebration lunch October 24, 2024.
Other ways to get involved
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You can get involved through volunteering with any of the following programs and more. Visit their website or call the United Way of the Ozarks for more information at (417) 863-7700.
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If you hear of someone with housing, food, or funding need, refer them to 2-1-1 for assistance. It is free, confidential and a 24-hour resource and referral hotline.
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Give now
The committee
This year’s committee is organizing the campaign, rounding up prizes and tracking pledges. Please let us know if you have questions – we are here to help.
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United Way Representative
Janelle Mitchell
Director of Resource Development
United Way of the Ozarks