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December 1, 2025
Season of giving: Gifts that give back
Bring more meaning to giving season this year with gifts that give back to charitable causes and efforts. We get it. You want to give your family and friends meaningful, cool, interesting and eco-friendly gifts this holiday season that won’t end up at a thrift store or in a landfill and were made by adults…
November 21, 2024
2025 – High Five for a good cause!
We all love a good high five—a simple, powerful way to celebrate, connect, and spread positivity. For just $5, you can send your favorite coworker a digital high five to brighten their day and support a great cause. Choose to donate to our featured nonprofit or any CFD member charity that inspires you. Someone go above and beyond? High five…
November 4, 2025
Meet this year’s fantastic team of Campaign Assistants!
Every year, the UWCFD welcomes a tiny but terrific team of campaign assistants who provide the support our volunteers need to make your annual workplace giving campaign happen. Join us in welcoming this year’s team! Kris Jenkins (she/her) Kris is thrilled to be joining the UWCFD team as a campaign assistant for the 2025 Combined…
July 8, 2025
Help those impacted by floods in Texas
Over the 4th of July weekend, devastating flash floods struck Central Texas leaving more than 100 dead and more missing. More than 850 people have been rescued. Early Thursday morning, a flood watch was issued. Rivers began rising on Friday, July 4. People near the river were urged to seek higher ground as the Guadalupe…
January 9, 2025
Help those impacted by the fires in California
Devastating wildfires are sweeping through Southern California, causing widespread destruction and displacing tens of thousands. Â Active fire prevention efforts continue as firefighters battle two of the most destructive wildfires in California history. This fire is one of the top 20 most destructive in California history, based on the number of structures destroyed. More than…
January 7, 2025
Join us for the UWCFD’s Third Annual Blanket Making on Feb. 13
Join the UWCFD and the Whole U and volunteer for our Third Annual Blanket Making on Feb. 13 at noon. This hybrid event is one of our favorites. It’s easy. You only need to know how to use scissors and tie a knot. No craft experience necessary. It’s fun. Get a blanket making kit and…
November 7, 2024
CFD Charitable Giving Sweepstakes!
Thank you to TwinStar for making this promotion possible! This special giveaway is for any state employee or retiree who starts or increases their RECURRING payroll contributions by $2 or more. Those that qualify will be entered into a drawing to be able to give a charity of their choice $2000! Winner will be announced December…
August 2, 2024
Check out the wonders of modern libraries
You might think of your local library as a place to check out a new book, use a computer or print out a document. But modern libraries offer so much more — a wide expanse of services and programs beyond loaning books. With National Book Lovers Day coming up on August 9, we celebrate the…
November 2, 2024
Honor service to our nation this Veterans Day
Many of us are related to or at least know someone who has served in the United States military, be it the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard or the new Space Force. This Veterans Day, November 11, let’s remember all those who have served and honor the sacrifices they have made in…
November 1, 2024
Shave lives this Movember
If you’re seeing a few more bushy moustaches than usual this month, it may be for good reason. For many, November is also “Movember” or its equally hirsute cousin, “No-Shave November.” The observation of either is a great excuse to let one’s facial hair grow freely in a highly visible campaign to increase awareness of…
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