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Chuck Berry, assistant director of Dining Services at Kent State, takes a pie in the face during a United Way fundraiser behind the Kent Student Center last fall. The university's 2011-2012 campaign is currently underway.
Chuck Berry, assistant director of Dining Services at Kent State, takes a pie in the face during a United Way fundraiser behind the Kent Student Center last fall. The university's 2011-2012 campaign is currently underway.
Runners compete in the United Way 5K run held on campus in July.Kent State University's 2011-2012 United Way campaign, carrying the theme "Shared Passion: Giving Where We Live and Work," is underway through Dec. 2.
Runners compete in the United Way 5K run held on campus in July.Kent State University's 2011-2012 United Way campaign, carrying the theme "Shared Passion: Giving Where We Live and Work," is underway through Dec. 2.
  • Chuck Berry, assistant director of Dining Services at Kent State, takes a pie in the face during a United Way fundraiser behind the Kent Student Center last fall. The university's 2011-2012 campaign is currently underway.
  • Runners compete in the United Way 5K run held on campus in July.Kent State University's 2011-2012 United Way campaign, carrying the theme "Shared Passion: Giving Where We Live and Work," is underway through Dec. 2.

Kent State’s 2011 United Way Campaign Underway

Foluke Omosun
Kent State University’s 2011-2012 United Way campaign is underway with the goal to raise $180,000 to impact the local community. This year’s theme is “Shared Passion: Giving Where We Live and Work.” The campaign will run through Dec. 2, with various fundraising opportunities for faculty and staff.
Kent State is the largest employer in Portage County, and the university’s support is critical to the long-term success of the local United Way.

How to Support the Campaign:
  • Direct Contributions or Payroll Deductions: Faculty and staff can make their gift to the United Way either with a one-time donation by issuing checks, making cash or credit card payments or through payroll deductions. Payroll deduction sign-up is available via FlashLine, under the My HR tab. You also have the opportunity to designate your donations to specific agencies. Find more information about how to give or contact Randi Schneider at rschnei1@kent.edu.
  • Department/Division Fundraising Events: Throughout the campaign period, campus departments and divisions will host various fundraising activities. Save the date for activities, such as the Garage Sale, which takes place on Nov. 16, and the Corn Hole Challenge on Dec. 1. Check with your United Way campus coordinator for more information on these activities or visit Kent State's United Way website. Find the name of your United Way campus coordinator.

How Your Donations Help:
  • $1 provides a free winter coat and a free bag of clothing from the County Clothing Center.
  • $2 will provide a hot, full-course meal to a hungry child or adult.
  • $50 will purchase groceries to feed a family of four for an entire week.
Find more information about Kent State’s United Way campaign or contact Randi Schneider at 330-672-8613.

United Way of Portage County supports a number of programs, including crisis relief efforts and programs for children and youth, senior citizens and families. In addition, the United Way supports 211 Portage, an information and referral service that provides direct access to more than 800 community services in Portage County.

View a video about the impact the United Way of Portage County has on the community.