For more than 20 years, Wayne State University has supported the community through the Combined Charitable Contributions Campaign. This year’s campaign, which began Oct. 14, runs through Nov. 20.

On Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., an agency fair for the campaign will take place in the cafeteria in Scott Hall. Visitors to the fair will have the opportunity to speak with representatives of a number of the benefitting agencies, including United Way for Southeast Michigan, the Black United Fund, Matrix Human Services, Gleaners Community Food Bank, The Detroit Institute for Children and the Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit.

“Times are difficult for everyone in Michigan, but they are much tougher for those who had even less before the economic downturn,” said Robert Frank, M.D., executive vice dean of the School of Medicine, who serves as chair of this year’s campaign. “The faculty, employees and students of Wayne State University have a strong legacy of reaching out to the community, and I know they will do so again through this year’s campaign.”

United Way provides our community with an independent safety net of health and human services by supporting a number of community service agencies. The Black United Fund is a community-based resource center that assists community efforts through referrals, funding, consultation and/or technical assistance. Both organizations provide numerous community service programs through a large network of volunteers and donors. These programs include drug abuse counseling and education, job training and placement, services for the elderly and for victims of domestic violence, recreational activities for children, small business support and services, and many other community outreach activities.

This year’s campaign has set a goal of raising $125,000.

You can become a member of the Wayne State University Combined Charitable Contributions Campaign’s 240 Club by commit to contributing $10 or more per pay period or $240 or more for the year. Members of the 240 Club will be entered into a drawing for one of two airline vouchers redeemable for round trip airfare to anywhere in the continental U.S. Additional prizes may be added throughout the campaign. Drawings will be held at the Wayne State holiday party on Dec. 2 at the McGregor Conference Center. You need not be present to win.

To donate to the campaign, log in to pipeline.wayne.edu, click the employee tab and then click the campaign poster.