The Continuous Improvement Plan at Drake calls upon all of us to strengthen our strategic engagement with community partners. As part of this commitment, Drake is proud to partner with United Way of Central Iowa.

Drake will kickoff its United Way campaign with an informational and social event Monday, Nov. 6 at 3:30 p.m. in Shivers Courside Club. All employees are encouraged to attend the event to learn more about United Way. Guest speaker Toby O’Berry from Iowa Homeless Youth Shelters and representatives from United Way will be on hand. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

2017 Campaign Goals

This year, our goal is to donate at total of $55,000 or gain participation from at least 200 employees.  If we reach our goal, all employees will receive the full-day off on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving (instead of a half-day).

Each giving level also comes with generous incentives. Incentive prizes include basketball tickets, Drake merchandise (we have so much to give away), a visit to the President’s house, VIP Bucksbaum tickets, and more.

Why give to United Way?

• 100% of the funds donated stay in Central Iowa
• United Way financially supports 33 organizations that are Drake partners
• In 2016, more than 6,000 people in the 50311 zip code benefited from United Way funding

How to Give

The easiest way to give is online. An email on giving will be distributed to campus on Monday, Nov. 6. For those who have contributed in the past, please consider contributing again. If you are new to the campaign, please consider contributing $5 per month. More information on giving to United Way can be found here.

For questions on the campaign, contact your campaign ambassador or Nate Reagen, at nate.reagen@drake.edu or ext. 2949.

––Nate Reagen, President’s Office