{"id":125375,"date":"2025-09-05T01:56:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T06:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=125375"},"modified":"2025-09-03T15:43:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T20:43:36","slug":"annual-opportunity-to-give-starts-next-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2025\/09\/05\/annual-opportunity-to-give-starts-next-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual opportunity to give starts next week"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p>An opportunity for UNMC and Nebraska Medicine employees to give to local charities will begin next week. This annual event has taken place at the med center for several decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees will have the opportunity to support their community through two different pathways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>United Way of the Midlands, which supports a variety of human-service program providers across the Omaha\/Council Bluffs area. United Way-supported programs create life-changing opportunities by meeting the basic needs of the area\u2019s most vulnerable populations, supporting children during their academic years and helping to prepare young people for productive careers. Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaymidlands.org\/community-investments\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"here, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0to view a list of supported programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give Nebraska, which connects donors to the causes they care about most. With more than 70 non-profit agencies to choose from, donors can determine where their money goes. A list of supported agencies can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.givenebraska.org\/member-agencies\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"here., opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Those unable to contribute financially can provide support in different ways \u2014 like encouragement, volunteering or spreading kindness \u2014 that also make a difference. Employees can participate in the campaign this year by selecting &#8220;no donation.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find more information on the campaign below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Giving begins Monday, Sept. 8, and runs through Friday, Sept. 19.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to give:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>United Way of the Midlands: On Monday, Sept. 8, employees will receive an email from United Way of the Midlands (<a href=\"mailto:epledge@uwmidlands.org\">epledge@uwmidlands.org<\/a>) that walks them through the donation process. Individuals already familiar with the process can use the link provided in that day\u2019s UNMC Today story.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give Nebraska: Employees can click on the link provided in the UNMC Today story on Monday, Sept. 8.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Incentives for 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employees who pledge a minimum of $20 will be eligible to win a prize each week of the campaign, including tickets to the Husker football game on Oct. 4 against Michigan State. Donations made by Fridays at 3 p.m. qualify for that week\u2019s drawing, as well as subsequent drawings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees who participate in the campaign, including those who log a \u201cno donation\u201d response, will be eligible for the weekly prizes, excluding the Husker tickets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The earlier the donation, the better the chance at winning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drawing winners will be notified via email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions? 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