The Maryland Charity Campaign is the state work force s portion of the United Way. Under a special contract, participating charities register with and are approved by the Secretary of State s Office. Those participating charities can lend assistance in major natural disasters or they can quietly attend to the needs of your loved ones through other means. Your pledge or donation can assure a community of meals for the homeless, assistance with reading programs, counseling for families, cures for disease and a whole variety of needs for our Maryland. Depending upon the charities you choose to support, your dollars can brighten lives in your community, your state, your country, and your world.
Participation is easy.
Last year, more than half of all Maryland Charity Campaign funds raised were contributed through payroll deduction. Convenient payroll deduction allows you to spread your contributions throughout the entire year. Payments on payroll deduction pledges begin on the first pay period in January. There is no simpler way for you to make good things happen for so many people. In an effort to increase participation in the giving and to go above the 50 percent level this year we have instituted some incentives to encourage more participation.