This year, Barrett hopes to get at least 20 percent of the staff on board for the campaign, which runs throughout October. UConn employees can contribute through payroll deduction or with a one-time contribution. Either way, they qualify for various raffles and, better, can do something that will help the less fortunate. For those of us fortunate enough to have good jobs, it's a pleasure to wake up in the morning. The UConn Cares campaign gives us all a chance to reach out and help them.
Gifts are tax deductible.
Barrett also is trying something new this year. Barrett is asking members of the University community to donate something personal. That effort so far has produced a drawing for a weekend at a Vermont cottage, donated by Thomas Q. Callahan, associate vice president for institutional advancement. Barrett is hopeful that others, too, will step forward. Inquiries also have been made to area businesses for donations, and Division of Athletics officials are considering offering tickets to basketball games or other incentives.