Ithaca College

Submitted on behalf of Mark Coldren, AVP for Human Resources & Sally Dietz, Director of Budget

In this wonderful holiday season, the example of IC's own Stone Soup Philanthropy Corps made a wonderful contribution of their hard work to two United Way Agencies (Finger Lakes ReUse and Challenge Industries).  I hope you read of their allocation of over $3000 to assist with specific programs for these agencies (12/16 Intercom).  Our own IC faculty and staff helped make this a success by donating to the Stone Soup effort through United Way contributions.  The effort of these students is nothing short of fantastic!  Their hard work, planning, and belief in helping others makes the United Way come alive in our community.  For more information about Stone Soup, email unitedwaystonesoup@gmail.com.

Currently we are over 80% of our goal!  The campaign continues as we move through the holiday season.  Payroll deduction is a simple and painless way to contribute to over 40 different agencies that provide services and assistance in our community.  Even the smallest donation means a great deal to families and friends that receive help all year long through the United Way.

Please turn in your pledge card to Sally Deitz, Mark Coldren, or Karen McGavin - if you need another card, please contact one of us so we can provide you with a new one.  We know that with just a little more effort - and your generous participation - we can reach our goal.  Remember that there are prizes (iPods, lunch) for new givers, continuing givers, those who increase their gift, and for the department that has the most participation.  Good luck and most of all ... now more than ever, LIVE UNITED!

Thanks,
Sally Deitz and Mark Coldren (campaign co-chairs)