The 2023 Partners in Giving campaign is in full swing, and the Housing committee has more fun events for staff to participate in this year.
Gratitude Grams
Donate $1 (suggested donation per request) and we will send out your special Gratitude Gram to someone you work with, a coworker, a supervisor, someone across the division that made your day!
Submit your notes of appreciation and thanks between Wednesday, November 1 and Friday, November 17, and they will be delivered via email or in person to staff throughout the 2-week period they are submitted. Submissions must be received by November 17th at 4:30pm.
Your donation can be submitted to GiveSmart. In the “Special Event Description” field, enter “Housing Gratitude Gram” or give your donation to one of our Partners in Giving Housing Representatives.
Trivia: General and Wisconsin Knowledge
Rally your team and join us in a battle of wits! A mix of general and Wisconsin-based trivia awaits you on Thursday, November 9 from 2–3:30pm. Suggested donation per team is $20.
Ready to go? Please send team name and list of team members to Shawna Veselsky. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link via email before the event.
Your donation can be submitted to GiveSmart. In the “Special Event Description” field, enter “Housing Trivia” or give your donation to one of our Partners in Giving Housing Representatives.
The Great Housing Bake Off
We want you! Show off your best and proudest bakery items at the Great Housing Bake Off. Register to be a tasting judge or if you are interested in donating a bakery masterpiece to win the Golden Whisk. The event is on Monday, November 6 at noon in the Holt Program Room. Suggested donation is $5 to taste and judge. Coffee will be served, too!
Your donation can be submitted to GiveSmart. In the “Special Event Description” field, enter “Bake Off” or give your donation to one of our Partners in Giving Housing Representatives.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day, which will be celebrated on November 11, 2023, is an important day to thank our veterans as we show appreciation to members of our military, past and present. The theme for Veterans Day 2023 is “Honor.”
Many veterans are proud of their military service in defending our nation. Honor reflects the military value and tradition of answering the call to duty. There is distinct honor in serving to protect our way of life and the Constitution of the United States of America.
If you’re looking for an appropriate way to honor a veteran in your life or would like to contribute in a way that’s meaningful for veterans everywhere, consider donating to Veteran-Focused Charities during the Partners in Giving campaign.
There are wonderful organizations that offer all manner of support, services, and appreciation for our service members. Partners in Giving offers a large list of charities that your charitable contribution can make a direct impact to provide to our veterans, service members, and their families.
Options for Giving
- Give through E-pledge. Click on the yellow DONATE NOW button, select that you are a UW employee, and log in with your NetID. Choose your charities, then follow the instructions to donate. Choose your payment method and complete the form. Payroll deduction, credit/debit card, and PayPal are all options for giving.
- You are also invited to join us for a veterans Virtual Charity Lunch and Learn on November 7. Grab your lunch and join us to hear from charities who are making an impact locally, nationally, and internationally.