United Way Campaign

Missouri State faculty and staff participating in Day of Caring 2024.

United Way Campaign

August 26 - October 4, 2024

The United Way of the Ozarks (UWO) has been responding to the needs of the most vulnerable for 90 years. It looks at the community from a high level and addresses funding to areas that need the most attention. Missouri State University faculty and staff raise money every year as part of the United Way Campaign. If you have your favorite nonprofit, you can designate your donation to go to them. We hope you'll consider participating this year at any level - every gift counts.

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.

View all United Way-funded partners

 

 

Faculty and staff

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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Volunteer for programs

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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Help a person in need

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 to MSU Way
MSU Way and the United Way are Missouri State's faculty and staff giving campaigns. Your gift to your area of choice to the Missouri State Foundation and to the United Way both are life-changing for our entire community.

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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.

Chair

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Vice-chair

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United Way Representative

Janelle Mitchell

Janelle Mitchell

Director of Resource Development
United Way of the Ozarks