United Way Campaign Going Strong – Online Auction Launches Today!

We wanted to give you an update on the progress we have made towards our goal this year of working toward 100% employee participation in our United Way campaign. Our data say that our current participation rate stands at 53%, as 346 of our employees have committed their support to United Way through pledge cards. That means we’re over halfway there, so thank you for your support!

Online Auction
Our United Way online auction launches today! Bid on great items that were generously donated by area businesses and a few staff members. The auction will run from Monday, Oct. 19 to Friday, Oct. 30 at 4:30 p.m. There are over 40 items to bid on including tickets to the Blank Park Zoo, the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad, Des Moines Symphony and local sporting events, hotel stays, gift cards to The Cheesecake Factory, Hickory Park, Greenbriar and Kum & Go and an autographed Green Bay Packers football!

See what’s up for bids on the United Way Auction site!

To place your bid
Login to the site using your Employee Dashboard username and password. Click on the item name to view the description and a larger photo. To place your bid, simply fill in the “Your New Bid” field and click on “Place Bid.” You will receive an e-mail notification if you are outbid, which will include a link back to the auction site if you wish to re-bid. The auction site is available anywhere, anytime until bidding closes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30!

Winning bidders will be notified by e-mail the week of Nov. 2 to send in their payments (preferably checks made out to United Way) and to make arrangements for receiving their auction items.

If you have any difficulty logging in to the auction site, contact Maureen Whited.

Why We Give
Here’s another example of why we support United Way – to give hope to people like Rebecca. Here’s her story.

We also want to remind you that you shouldn’t feel pressured to give more than once. We offer multiple opportunities for staff to give so there are plenty of options to donate in a way that works best for you. Special events are also a good way to mix in a little fun with the seriousness of an important campaign!