The University's 2009 Combined Charitable Contributions Campaign started on October 1, 2008 and ran through November 26, 2008. Dean Sharon L. Vasquez, College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, chaired this year's campaign.

We are excited and pleased to announce that we surpassed our goal for this year's campaign of collecting $125,000. Wayne State employees pledged or contributed over $142,000.00 with more than 900 donors and 238 departments participating in this year's campaign. Given the bleak state of Michigan's economy, we are very proud that the Wayne State employee community exceeded our expectations and reached deeply into its pockets to provide assistance to those less fortunate.

The campaign benefited United Way for Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM) and the Black United Fund (BUF). 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.

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	Charitable Giving from 1998 - 2005